When we think of September 11th, the thoughts and prayers of all decent, caring people are with the many families whose lives were changed forever by this mindless atrocity. Regardless of the color, creed or nationality of those innocent victims, we cannot begin to imagine their last terror - and the grief felt by their families and loved ones.

One young man who lives close to the scene is Paul McCormack from Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, who in January 2001, was appointed Commanding Officer at the world famous 41st Precinct in New York City - 'Fort Apache, the Bronx'. Here's his story, as told to Weeshie in a special interview in Killarney, November 2011 at the opening of the 9/11 exhibition.

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