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Welcome to Saint Louis In Tune; the podcast of our weekly radio show! Thank you for joining us for fresh perspectives on issues and events with experts, community leaders, and everyday people who are making a difference that shapes our society and world. The show is hosted by Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston.
Sept. 15, 2021

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

On September 11, 2001, Kimberly Rex lost her father, Vincent Litto who was a senior vice-president at Cantor Fitzgerald. He worked on the 104th floor of Tower 1. Kimberly recently had two opinion pieces published: "When people say 'Never Forget' 9/11, this is what I hear" for CNN, and "My father was killed on 9/11. I still struggle to understand how he just disappeared" for the Washington Post. She graciously talked to Saint Louis In Tune and reflected on the loss and memories of her father and the ongoing grief which impacts many 9/11 families.

[01:10] Introduction

[02:45] Background

[04:10] Losing a Family Member in the 9/11 Attacks

[07:55] Impact on being a writer, mom, wife

[10:50] Washington Post Article

[15:30] Impact of Grief

[21:22] CNN Article

[25:45] Recalling walking down the pit after one year

[29:55] The Importance of Writing-A Therapeutic Part

[37:45] Epilogue

This is Season 4!

#neverforget #newyork #worldtradecenter #cantorfitzgerald #cnn #washingtonpost #nypd #nyfd #reflection #tragicloss #grief #griefresolution #911memorial #911memorial&museum #911tribute

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Kimberly Rex is a freelance writer who lives in New York with her husband and two daughters. You can often find her breaking her new phone, rewatching “Friends” and overanalyzing all things.