A retired officer's experience is still felt 25 years after a major event. He recalls losing colleagues and responding to a disaster. The officer had spent many years on patrol before the event.

He was in a different part of the city when he learned of the attacks. After hearing the news, he rushed to the scene, arriving at a critical moment.

Further details about the officer's account and its significance are available from the source, including the ongoing impact of the event on first responders.