Kimberly Rex

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, we pause to reflect on the stories of resilience and the profound sense of loss experienced by so many. In this special edition of Saint Louis in Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston revisit poignant discussions with two remarkable guests from the 20th anniversary. Photographer Henry Leutwyler, whose striking portraits entitled "Sacred Dust" of 9/11 recovered objects published in National Geographic's September 2021 issue, shares his journey of capturing these artifacts. And Writer Kimberly Rex provides a deeply personal perspective on 9/11. She lost her father on that fateful day in Tower One and has since expressed her ongoing grief and struggle through her writing.

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 ...