In the aftermath, a long time ago now, at the Giant Polaroid studio on the Lower East Side, Harry Davis, a firefighter with Squad 18, got up on the podium, closed his eyes and cradled his axe like it was a newborn.
It remains a favorite photo, from a difficult time. Today, all over the city and elsewhere, there will be pause. I will stop by Ladder 9/Engine 33, as I always do, and stand to the side as they ring the bells. I remain honored to have met these amazing people, and to have made a few pictures. Because pictures help us remember.
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Hello Joe
Do you think this collection of Poloroids will be on display in the future ?
This is a great project and would be great if it could be on display again.
Thank you for sharing.
All the best to every one
Bill.
Joe,
Thank you for the way that you remember.
Thanks Joe your photos help firefighters heal.
Joe, I’ve been following along with your work for quite some time, and finally after finishing yet another deployment I’ve ordered a copy of “Faces of Ground Zero”.. Just as I remember, I was up in one of the AWACS scanning the skies after being alerted by a commander that I was officially on orders. This was a scary day for all of us, and want to thank you for having the guts to endure the potential intense emotions from that day. And thank you for being my continued inspiration to seek out my passions.
“I remain honored to have met these amazing people, and to have made a few pictures. Because pictures help us remember.”
Such a simple sentence, yet so powerful for us photographers.
You did an amazing thing, Mr. Mcnally, with that project.Thank you for documenting this huge piece of American history. What you captured was more than just images.
All best back to you, Neal! Scary and sad day, to be sure. We are past it now, but it lives on for sure, in memory…..