Family Members of 9/11 Victims Spearhead Movement Against War and Violence

    David Potorti lost his brother, James, at the World Trade Center on September 11th. Shortly after the attacks, David joined with other family members of those killed to form a group that called for peace. As President Bush announced his war on terror, they advocated for non-violence.

As we continue our coverage of the fifth anniversary of 9/11, we are joined now by David Potorti. His brother James died at the World Trade Center.

Shortly after the attacks, David joined with other family members of those killed to form a group that called for peace. As President Bush announced his war on terror, they advocated for non-violence.

They called their organization Sept. 11 Families For Peaceful Tomorrows. David Potorti is now the group’s director.

* David Potorti, he lost his brother James at the World Trade Center on 9/11. He is the director of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

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