Smith Mountain Lake residents Bill and Eileen Kennedy reflect on the loss of their son, Tom Kennedy, a New York City firefighter who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Tom Kennedy ran into the south tower of the Trade Center to rescue people that day.

• Ten years later: Delve into readers' recollections of that day.
• Watch video of one man's journey to the Army during wartime.
• Read about a couple's struggle to find closure after their firefighter son's death.
• And explore the best 9/11 and anniversary stories from The Roanoke Times and other news sources, plus more.