09/11/2026
Today is a day that I will
Never forget in American history. I think it’s important to share the stories to younger people who were not there so that history never repeats itself. On the 25th anniversary of the attack that crippled this great land, I thought it fitting (for this page) to share an act of bravery of a 4 legged fellow American who remained calm and saved lives. May we always truly Remember!
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was working in his office on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower alongside his guide dog, Roselle. When the building shook from the explosion and flames and debris became visible outside, Hingson began the descent down more than 1,460 stairs through smoke-filled hallways thick with the smell of jet fuel. Roselle guided him the entire way, refusing to move forward until it was safe, even as debris fell around them and struck them both.
Frightened coworkers joined the pair along the way, and near the 50th floor, Hingson's calm voice and Roselle's steady guidance helped keep the group moving despite mounting panic.
After reaching the lobby and being warned of falling debris outside, the group moved through a nearby building and found relative safety in a subway station as the towers collapsed above them. Hingson later said that while others ran in panic, Roselle remained entirely focused on her job throughout the ordeal.
Following the attacks, Hingson left his career as a computer salesman to become Public Affairs Director for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and he and Roselle appeared on numerous television programs and in the 2002 Rose Parade. Roselle died in 2011 after a battle with illness, and Hingson later co-wrote a New York Times bestselling book about their experience, using its success to establish Roselle's Dream Foundation in her memory.
