Fr Mychal Judge

religious leader

Fr Mychal Judge was a Franciscan priest and chaplain to the New York City Fire Department who tragically became the first confirmed victim of the 9/11 attacks. He was actively ministering to firefighters in the lobby of the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed, killing him instantly. His image was immortalized in a poignant photograph taken shortly after the collapse, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of first responders on that day.