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The World Trade Center Survivors' Network

Statement of The World Trade Center Survivors’ Network about the book The Woman Who Wasn't There

"Since its inception in 2003, the World Trade Center Survivors’ Network has remained true to its mission of creating a strong community of support and advocacy for the survivors of the horrific events of September 11, 2001. The book ‘The Woman Who Wasn't There’ brings back painful memories from one moment in time. More importantly, however, the book also throws a spotlight on the difficult challenges survivors have had to face and overcome over the years. We are grateful to the authors for revealing this more important part of the story to the public and hope that others can draw inspiration from our community."

About World Trade Center Survivors' Network

As survivors we feel a responsibility to bear witness.
We will always remember those who are gone.

The World Trade Center Survivors' Network (WTCSN) is the only organization founded by survivors specifically to serve those directly affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001. Our mission is to support and represent the interests of the survivors of September 11 and the subsequent rescue and recovery effort.

Who are Survivors?
They are all those who were present at the site of the 2001 and 1993 attacks, those who worked and lived nearby, and the rescue and recovery workers, uniformed services personnel and volunteers present the day of the attacks and in the months afterwards.

Those who worked in the World Trade Center, spent their days in its shadow or lived or worked in the surrounding neighborhoods were affected profoundly and permanently by September 11th:

• Some ran for their lives; others were severely wounded.
• Some lost friends and co-workers; others lost those they loved.
• Some lost their homes and possessions; others lost their businesses, records, tools and customers.
• Some sacrificed their time, careers and family life to serve at the site; others, unknowingly, sacrificed their health.

What do we do?
The WTCSN provides survivors with community, advocacy and legacy:

• Community: We have forged an association of survivors who inform, support and encourage each other.
• Advocacy: We publicly represent survivors' interests and needs and make certain that their viewpoints are recognized.
• Legacy: We work to ensure that survivors' experiences become a permanent part of the historic record. Their singular stories will give future generations an unparalleled view of the largest terrorist attack in American history.

10th Anniversary Commemoration

We valued meeting all of you at this year's events. As survivors, we want to honor the memory of those lost, observe the importance of the day, and connect with others who understand.

We plan to continue Survivors' Network as a community, with other events and activities throughout the year. If you have recently joined, you will receive email from us. If not, use the sign-up box at right.

--World Trade Center Survivors' Network Board and Members

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Photos from this Year's Evernts
	See the article about our gathering at Living Grove Memorial Park Survivor Tree in the Tribeca Trib. (Scroll down to "Survivors and the Survivor Tree")
	See photos of our group visit to the Memorial taken by members (photo galleries open in new windows) --Photos from Doug --Photos from Joyce --Photos from Jeanne --Photos from Peter

The Vesey Street Survivors' Stairway

The World Trade Center Survivors’ Network was a leading voice in the effort to preserve the Vesey Street Survivors' Stairway, a final escape route for many survivors on the morning of September 11, 2001. The stairway is the last above-ground remnant of the WTC complex and it is the only remaining stairway. It has become a symbol for all the stairs of the Towers, and in a larger sense a symbol for survival as well. It has now been installed athe National 9/11 Memorial Museum. For details and news coverage, see National 9/11 Memorial and our web site: http://SaveTheStairway.org

Survivor Assistance...

WTCSN helps survivors come to terms with their experience, provides information about available resources, connects survivors with each other, and supports survivors and their families. [See Programs: Survivor Assistance]

Bearing Witness: A Remembrance Initiative for 9/11 Survivors...

We need to sustain the memory and lessons of September 11. Survivors bear the weight of memory and its responsibility – the duty of bearing witness.  How we chose to meet this responsibility can be our greatest legacy. [See Programs: Bearing Witness]

Remembering Survivors and their Experiences...

With this program we advocate for survivors to be included and remembered as key stakeholders in the memory of and rebuilding from September 11. [See Programs: Remembering Survivors]

Shared Experience — Voices Against Terrorism...

We empower our members to take a stand against terrorism and its effects by working with survivors of terrorism around the world. [See Programs: Shared Experience - Voices Against Terrorism]

Organizational Statement - May 2, 2011
Dear Members and Supporters,

Many of us awoke this morning to the news that Osama bin Laden has finally been brought to justice. Today marks a new dawn in our history and the fight against terrorism.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, let us first express our profound gratitude for the untold sacrifices made by our servicemen and women who defend our freedoms on a daily basis and who made this news possible.

Our thoughts also go out to our friends and colleagues lost on that fateful morning. For the 2,976 innocents murdered on September 11, 2001 -- we will always remember.
--WTCSN