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This decision gave Michael the chance to find his own way in the world, and he’d eventually land a managerial job at the Twin Towers. On September 11, 2001, Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, started their day in New Jersey. Michael woke up a little earlier than usual to prepare for a breakfast and a presentation scheduled later that morning.
- How Michael Hingson and Roselle Escaped The Burning World Trade Center
- Fleeing The Collapse of The Twin Towers
- Michael Hingson’S Life After 9/11
Hingson had good knowledge of the building’s emergency procedures. This was important for him, not only as the local leader of Quantum Corporation’s New York office but also as a blind person who couldn’t rely on signage. After calling his wife and letting her know that he needed to evacuate the office due to an explosion, Hingson calmly told Frank...
It wasn’t until they were outside that the group realized the extent of the damage caused to the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks. Frank saw fire in the South Tower, as well as the North. He stopped to take a picture at Vesey Street and Broadway, just a block north of the World Trade Center. Then, Hingson heard it. A rumble he described a...
Immediately upon returning to his New Jersey home that fateful day, Hingson removed Roselle’s harness. Instead of collapsing on the floor in a puddle of anxiety, she grabbed her favorite toy and wanted to play. Roselle took her job very seriously — but now, the workday was over. Following the tragic events of the 9/11 attacks, the uplifting story o...
Jan 7, 2024 · But Roselle had other ideas. As the woman panicked and others proceeded to give her a group hug, Roselle started giving her kisses. As a guide dog, she could sense the fear that gripped the woman. Once the woman recovered somewhat, Roselle began to lead the group in their descent once again.
Jul 1, 2011 · The relationship between Michael and Roselle was so beautiful. The trust, loyalty, faith, and love was evident from the words on the page as they relied on each other to survive the attack on 9/11. I learned a lot about the blind community and devoured the history, accomplishments, and some setbacks that they still face because of the lack of understanding and faith in them.
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Jun 28, 2011 · After 9/11, in fact in mid-January 2002, after Roselle and I had spent countless hours speaking to the media, and at several events including GDB’s Holiday Luncheon, and even riding on a float in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, Roselle and I were offered a position at Guide Dogs for the Blind to serve as the National Public Affairs Director for the organization.
Mar 8, 2015 · Michael Hingson was working on the 78th floor in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 11 flew into floors 93 through 99 of the building. Hingson, blind from infancy due to a medical procedure used to provide oxygen to premature babies, his guide dog, Roselle, and a small group of employees descended Stairwell B in a race to get out of the ...
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Sep 11, 2021 · NEW YORK — On September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, were on the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Michael had been blind from birth. Roselle, a ...
