Reflections on 9/11 by the Son of a WTC Builder [Voicemail]
Title
Reflections on 9/11 by the Son of a WTC Builder [Voicemail]
Description
Richard West's father was among the workmen who helped build the WTC and died during its construction from asbestosis. West wrote a piece of music, Twin Towers Suite, and a poem, While the City Sleeps, about 9/11.
Sonic memorial comments
We assume permission for vmails. Vanessa called on 11/26/02 and he's sending materials.
Sonic memorial creation date
2001-11-30
Sonic memorial duration
00:00:54
Sonic memorial is browsable
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Sonic memorial keyword
Writing
Tribute
Construction
9/11
Sonic memorial name
SML5_2.aiff5022001
Sonic memorial permission
web
Sonic memorial source ref name
350.mp3
Sonic memorial source type
vmail
Sonic memorial status
active
Source
digitally recorded
Media Type
audio
Collection
Citation
“Reflections on 9/11 by the Son of a WTC Builder [Voicemail],” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed October 1, 2026, https://911.dev.chnm.gmu.edu/items/95637/.