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9/11 Survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan: A Story of Resilience

9/12/2025

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Story summary

Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last person rescued from Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, exemplifies resilience.
At 30, she was on the 64th floor of the North Tower when the planes struck.
Trapped for 27 hours with severe injuries, she received help on September 12.
Doctors saved her leg after initially considering amputation.
Now a Port Authority supervisor, she inspires others as a motivational speaker.

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Story summary

Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last person rescued from Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, exemplifies resilience.
At 30, she was on the 64th floor of the North Tower when the planes struck.
Trapped for 27 hours with severe injuries, she received help on September 12.
Doctors saved her leg after initially considering amputation.
Now a Port Authority supervisor, she inspires others as a motivational speaker.