Jeanette Meyran, the widow of Lt. Curtis Meyran who died in the tragic 'Black Sunday' fires in New York City two decades ago, struggles with persistent grief. During a remembrance ceremony, she shared painful memories of her husband and how sudden memories can lead to tears. The date marks the anniversary of a catastrophe where three firefighters lost their lives in separate incidents. Jeanette reflects on her children's struggles with their father's absence and the lasting emotional impact the tragedy has had on their family.
"For no reason you get all welled up. Going to the store or something - food shopping, buying the things he used to like [and thinking], 'Oh I don't have to buy that any more."
"It's tough... I kept looking for him, like where is he?"
"How they cried for him, how they missed him. My daughter goes to me, 'Mommy, who's going to walk me down the aisle?' It's really painful."
"Though the heartbreaking loss was decades ago, it still feels raw."
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