A former NYPD sergeant recalls the morning of September 11, 2001, when he was investigating a burglary. His day took a dramatic turn after a plane hit the World Trade Center. The sergeant's memories of that day remain vivid, including the looks on people's faces as they escaped lower Manhattan. He was later assigned to work at Ground Zero and the Fresh Kills Landfill, where debris from the demolished buildings was taken. For more information on his experience and the ongoing issues with the 9/11 survivor health program, further details are available.

The sergeant's story is part of a larger discussion about the pace of hiring for the health program.

Advocates are questioning the progress of this program.