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On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, FEMA/Released remembers the dedication and commitment of those who served. On Sept. 14, 2001, Berl D. Jones Jr. volunteered at ground zero in New York to help with search and rescue efforts. “That day, the firefighting was probably the easiest part. I think the toughest part was the emotional impact… “