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9/11 Hero's Uniform on Display in Dover
11 Sep
Summary
- Marine Maj. John Fischer helped recovery efforts after 9/11.
- His uniform and artifacts from ground zero are now exhibited.
- The exhibit honors Dover victims of the 9/11 tragedy.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Fischer, who was actively involved in the recovery efforts following the September 11, 2001, attacks, has contributed significant artifacts to an exhibit at the Woodman Museum in Dover, New Hampshire. The display, titled "Our Community, Our Memories: Dover Remembers the Tragedy of Sept. 11," includes Fischer's own uniform, a piece of steel from Tower 1 of the World Trade Center, and a capstone from the Pentagon.
Fischer, a native New Yorker, described the scene at ground zero as devastating, likening it to an atomic bomb impact. He worked tirelessly, often 18 to 20-hour days, in chaotic conditions marked by dust and debris. The exhibit also honors four victims with connections to Dover: Kathleen and Michael Shearer, Douglas Stone, and David Suarez, ensuring their stories are remembered.
The artifacts have a history of being shared throughout New Hampshire. Fischer's initiative aims to ensure that the sacrifices and memories of 9/11 are never forgotten by the public. The exhibit will run through November, with plans for a new city memorial dedication on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
