Title: New York Fire Department Chief Richard Picciotto at Harding Oct 6
Location: Harding University Searcy, AR
Description: Richard Picciotto October 6, 2011, 7:30 p.m., Benson Auditorium Chief Richard “Pitch” Picciotto is the highest-ranking firefighter to survive the World Trade Center collapse that occurred as a result of terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
He was the last fireman to escape the devastation and was in a stairwell of the North Tower when it collapsed. He was buried for more than four hours. Mr. Picciotto is the author of Last Man Down, a New York Times bestseller, and a 28-year veteran of the New York Fire Department. Open seating — no ticket necessary.
The lecture series is co-sponsored by the Young America’s Foundation. For more information, contact the American Studies Institute Office at 501-279-4497.
Start Time: 193000
Date: 2011-10-06
