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Heroes and Heroism

Lesson Plans

1. Heroes and Heroism (Ima Hero)
   Provides 8 lesson plans exploring heroism. 8-01

Lists

1. Terry Hatton, Captain of Rescue 1 (FrankMurphy.com)
   Provides news stories about one of the bravest of all rescue workers. 12-01

News

1. Heroes of the New York Fire Department - Stackpole (Daily News - McPhee)
   Covers the funeral of Captain Timothy Stackpole, one of the heroes of the September 11th disaster. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01

Papers

1. -Heroes - Fallen Firefighters (IAFF)
   Provides a list of fallen firefighters from the September 11th disaster and provides information to allow sending condolences. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
2. A Doctor Rushes In (Charlotte Observer)
   Describes how a doctor went immediately to the scene of the explosion at the Pentagon to serve those in need, despite the grave danger. 9-01
3. Cairo, Alberto (Ciriello)
   Provides a short statement on a famous doctor, helping severely injured persons in Afghanistan. 12-01
4. Clark, Ron - The 2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year (Oprah.com - Winfrey)
   Provides an interview with Ron Clark, a hero recognized by the Disney 2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and Oprah Magazine's first "Phenomenal Man." 1-02
5. Flight 93 Families (Todd Beamer Foundation)
   Provides support for families of United Airlines Flight 93, the flight that overcame the terrorists and prevented a much larger disaster. Todd Beamer was one of the heroes who stopped the terrorists at the expense of his own life. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
6. Flight 93 Heroes (Chicago Tribune - Barker, Kiernan, and Mills)
   Provides detailed information related to the passengers and staff of United Airlines Flight 93 and its last flight. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
7. Flight 93 Heroes (MSNBC Dateline)
   Provides some background on one of the people believed to have given their lives to stop terrorists from hurting others on United Flight 93, Jeremy Glick. 11-01
8. Flight 93 Heroes (USAToday - Ritter and Kenworthy)
   Provides detailed information related to the passengers and staff of United Airlines Flight 93 and its last flight. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
9. Flight 93 Heroes (UnitedHeroes.com)
   Provides detailed information related to the passengers and staff of United Airlines Flight 93 and its last flight. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
10. Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (ChristianityToday.com - Taylor)
    Provides background information on Todd Beamer, a hero aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Some of the passengers, including Todd, prevented terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
11. Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (Flight93.org)
    Provides background information on Todd Beamer, a hero aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Some of the passengers, including Todd, prevented terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
12. Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (Post-Gazette - McKinnon)
    Provides details of the last conversation before United Airlines Flight 93 went down in Pennsylvania due to passengers, including Todd Beamer, preventing the terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Deena Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
13. Giuliani, Rudy (New York City)
    Provides a biography of the former Mayor of New York City, admired by many Americans for his heroic efforts to promote calm after the September 11th attack on America. Visitors sometimes misspell as Guliani, Gulliani, Gullianni, Giulianni, Giulliani, Giullianni, or Gulianni. 12-01
14. Hero - Lt. Shane Osborn (MSNBC)
    Provides the story of the courageous navy pilot who saved the lives of his men when his plane was accidentally struck by a Chinese plane. 11-01
15. Hero of September 11th - Jim Berger (ABC News)
    Gives a brief profile of Jim Berger and his last minutes of helping others get out of harm's way. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
16. Heroes - Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters (National Fallen Firefighters Association)
    National Fallen Firefighters Association offers an online Memory Wall to pay tribute to fallen firefighters. 9-01
17. Heroes - Support to Families of Fallen Heroes (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
    National Fallen Firefighters Foundations helps "in channeling messages to the survivors and offers of donations and assistance." 9-01
18. Heroes During the Holocaust (Simon Wiesenthal Center)
    Discusses persons who risked their lives to save Jews from persecution during World War II. 5-00
19. Heroes of September 11th (Time.com)
    Provides short profiles of Craid Sincock, Soraya Parlika, Phillip Godfrey, Jean-Louis Bruguiere, and Todd Beamer, heroes of September 11th. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 2-01
20. Hijab Campaign of Support (Detroit Free Press - Capeloto)
    Describes a campaign by non-Muslim women to show support for Muslim women during this difficult time. 10-01
21. Joseph Angelini, Firefighter, Rescue 1 (Rescue1FDNy.com)
    Provides a brief profile of the most senior member of Rescue 1, considered by his peers as a legend. 12-01
22. Messengers to the Front Lines (LATimes.com)
    Provides the story of Navaho Indians who, in World War II, got messages to and from the front lines without having their code broken. They were called code talkers. 10-01
23. My Hero Stories
24. Palombo Fund Established (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
    Describes a fund for one of the heroes of September 11th, a firefighter with a wife and 10 children. 12-01
25. Peace Heroes (Waging Peace)
    Provides short profiles of individuals who have contributed to world peace. 10-01
26. Ray Downey Remembered (Newsday.com - Bruchey and Rothfeld)
    Provides a remembrance of one of the bravest heroes of the September 11th firefighters. 12-01
27. Rescue 1 (CBS News)
    Describes the heroes of the members of Rescue 1, the rescue unit of New York City. 12-01
28. Rescue 1 (Rescue1FDNy.com)
    Provides a brief profile of the extraordinary members of Rescue 1 who passed away in the line of duty on September 11th, including Captain Terry Hatton, Lieutenant Dennis Mojica, Firefighter Joe Angelini, Firefighter Bill Henry, Firefighter Pat O'keefe, Firefighter Dave Weiss, Firefighter Gerry Nevins, Firefighter Mike Montesi, Firefighter Gary Geidel, Firefighter Ken Marino, and Firefighter Brian Sweeney. 12-01
29. Shirts to Remember Heroes (Fire Department of New York)
    Provides shirts, coffee mugs, and other items with official FDNY logos. "All proceeds from FDNY Fire Zone merchandise go directly to the FDNY Fire Safety Education Fund." 12-01
30. Teacher Saves Students Through Friendship (Boston Globe)
    Describes the work of a teacher in New Bedford, Massachusetts, who was able to prevent a planned attack her high school. 11-01
31. Terry Hatton, Captain of Rescue 1 (Rescue1FDNy.com)
    Provides a brief profile of one of the bravest of all rescue workers. 12-01
32. Weihenmayer, Erik - Climbing Mt. Everest (SportsIllustrated-CNN - Swift)
    Provides an interview with the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest. 12-01
33. Weihenmayer, Erik - Climbing Mt. Everest (iCan.com - Bondi and Correll)
    Provides a story on the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest. 12-01

Projects

1. Write to Men and Women in the Armed Forces (OregonLive.com)
   Provides a way to write to write to men and women in the armed forces and give them support. 11-01