![]() ![]() ![]() The photo of Riley being transported over the rubble to be able to access other areas of the rubble became famous and is one of the most iconic images of the 9/11 search dogs. Riley was a member of FEMA’s Pennsylvania Task Force and was responsible for locating the bodies of firefighters at ground zero. You can learn more about Roselle’s brave work in the book “ Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero” Roselle passed away at the age of 13 in 2011. ![]() Once they reached the street Roselle guided Hingson away from the area. On that September morning, after the first plane hit, Roselle guided her handler down the 78 flights of stairs to the street. ![]() Roselle was a guide dog for her handler Michael Hingson who worked on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center as a sales manager. Roselle went to work at the World Trade Center Tower One on September 9, 2001, like any other day. These brave dogs worked tirelessly in unimaginable conditions, here are a few of these hero dogs to remember this year. In the aftermath of the attack, approximately 300 specially trained dogs deployed to the World Trade Center to search for survivors, find remains, and comfort the first responders. As we look back to that day, some of the less known heroes are the working dogs who along with their handlers helped to save lives during the unimaginable tragedy. It’s hard for most of us to believe that it has been more than 20 years since the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. ![]()
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