Cantor Fitzgerald marks 25 years after 9/11 attacks

Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial firm, commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks by publishing “The Families: 9/11 Anthology of Love, Loss, and Lessons of Resilience.”

The firm lost 658 employees when the North Tower of the World Trade Center was struck by a plane. Edith Lutnick and Caroline Aiken Koster edited the book, which includes writings from families, survivors, and witnesses of the attacks.

Koster joined Cantor Fitzgerald as an attorney in 2002, a year after the attacks, and has since served as general counsel for both the firm and its relief fund. She noted that her tenure began in the aftermath of the tragedy, allowing her to witness the firm's rebuilding and the ongoing support provided to the families of those lost.

Koster described the anthology as a mosaic, inspired by the annual 9/11 memorial service, which visually represents the lives lost and the collective memory of the event. The book and the firm’s subsequent efforts, including Charity Day, a fundraising event, aim to provide continued support and a sense of community for the families affected by the attacks. Cantor Fitzgerald also extended its support beyond 9/11, offering aid to those impacted by other disasters, such as Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Maria.

Koster emphasized the importance of remembering the victims and learning from the tragedy, hoping the anthology will inspire resilience and connection in others.