Ground Zero Survivor Shares Experiences

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This morning’s 14th Annual Spencer Lecture Series featured Michael Hingson as the keynote speaker. Blind since birth and an entrepreneur and internationally acclaimed speaker, Mr. Hingson survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog, Roselle.

The story is captured in his book, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust.

In his speech – Turning the Tales on Terrorism: Lessons from the Twin Towers – Mr. Hingson shared his personal tale of heroism and teamwork in escaping the North Tower and explored the broader lessons of his life and experiences as a blind person. His lecture was extremely personal and highlighted to the boys some of the misperceptions that still exist today about blind people.

Mr. Hingson spent the remainder of the morning visiting classes and talking with students and faculty.

The Spencer Lecture Series is named in honor of George “Twig” Spencer III ’69, the only known University School alumnus to perish in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
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    • Survivor Michael Hingson and his guide dog Africa

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