Arnold Stricker and co-host Mark Langston introduce a special rebroadcast for the 25th remembrance of September 11, featuring remarks from the show’s 20th anniversary guests: photographer Henry Leutwyler and writer Kimberly Rex.

Leutwyler discusses his National Geographic portfolio of recovered 9/11 objects, “Sacred Dust,” created by photographing items from the 9/11 Museum archives with a respectful, “portrait of objects” approach. He describes the selection process, the two-week shoot using respirators due to lingering dust, and the emotional flashbacks and smell encountered when opening containers.

Rex, whose father died on the 104th floor of Tower One, reflects on enduring family grief, therapy, mental health impacts, how 9/11 continues to affect their lives through later illnesses, her writing as a form of honoring her father, her Ground Zero anniversary experience, and her belief that 9/11 is a sacred day that must be honored.

Let us honor the memories of those lost and recognize the profound impact of 9/11 on countless lives. While we may not have the answers to the questions that linger, we can choose to remember, reflect, honor the legacies left behind, and ensure that the stories of those we lost are never forgotten.

[00:00] 25th Remembrance Intro

[01:36] Meet Photographer Henry Leutwyler

[02:55] Portraits of Objects

[04:13] Choosing Museum Artifacts

[08:03] Sacred Dust Reality

[08:53] Manhattan Flashbacks

[11:41] Behind the Shoot

[13:37] Henry Closing Thanks

[13:49] Meet Writer Kimberly Rex

[14:35] Grief That Lingers

[17:48] Writing and Motherhood

[20:43] Telling Kids About Dad

[22:37] Ground Zero Anniversary

[25:35] What Never Forget Means

[27:40] Final Thanks and Close

Takeaways:

• This episode marks 25 years since 9/11, reflecting on loss and remembrance.
• Photographer Henry Leutwyler's work captures the essence of 9/11 through recovered objects.
• Kimberly Rex shares her personal journey of grief after losing her father on 9/11.
• The emotional weight of 9/11 continues to impact families years after the tragedy.
• Henry emphasizes the importance of respecting the items he photographed, calling them sacred dust.
• Both guests highlight the ongoing struggle with grief and how it shapes their lives today.

Listen to the Complete Conversations

9/11 Tribute: Capturing a Privileged Moment by Henry Leutwyler

9/11 Tribute: Relecting on Losing a Father on 9/11 by Kimberly Rex

• Kimberly Rex, Writer - Facebook
• Kimberly Rex - LinkedIn
• Kimberly Rex - Instagram
• Henry Leutwyler: Sacred Dust, photographs by Henry Leutwyler at Foley Gallery
• Press Release Leutwyler SacredDust.pdf
• Henry Leutwyler: Journal
• Henry Leutwyler - Instagram
• Henry Leutwyler Studio - Facebook
• Henry Leutwyler - Threads
• Henry Leutwyler - LinkedIn

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