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About the Book
Maureen Crethan Santora began working in the New York City Public School System in 1967. She was an early childhood teacher for over 25 years. She took time off to raise her four children. Christopher, her only son, who entered the Fire Academy to become a firefighter in January 2001 died a hero on September 11, 2001. She wrote this book to help young students understand this terrible event.
The Author
Maureen Crethan Santora
PATRICIA SANTORA CARDONA graduated from Queens College as an Art Major. She began teaching in District 30, Queens as an Art Teacher. She transferred to the Firefighter Christopher A. Santora Early Childhood School in September 2002. The school is named after her brother Christopher A. Santora who died a hero on September 11, 2001.
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