September 11 attacks: death of firefighter who posed with George W. Bush on the smoking ruins of the World Trade Center.
Retired firefighter, “Bob” Beckwith came to lend a hand to his colleagues during the worst attack the United States has experienced. He has been remembered for his bravery on 9/11 and standing with former President Bush as he surveyed the damage shortly after the attacks. New York Fire Chief Laura Kavanagh said in a statement, announcing his death at the age of 91 years.