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Cathy Raddatz

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Flags Around the Village

Flags Around the Village Cathy Raddatz, Village of Cooperstown resident, lost her brother in the 9/11 attack in 2001, 21 years ago. Some 2,750 people were killed in New York, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in Pennsylvania (where one of the hijacked planes crashed after the passengers attempted to retake the plane). All 19 terrorists died. Each year, Ms. Raddatz puts around 2,500 flags in the Village.…

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In Time Of COVID-19, Low-Key 9-11 Arrives

19 YEAR AGO, TERRORISTS KILLED 2,977 In Time Of COVID-19, Low-Key 9-11 Arrives Rudy’s proprietor Fred Lemister ponders the lessons of 9-11 while inspecting the memorial that has been growing year to year in his front window on Main Street, Cooperstown, since terrorist hijacked airliners and drove them into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, 19 years ago tomorrow.  The exhibit includes a portrait of Father Michael F. Judge, the NYFD chaplain, who suffered…

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Firefighter Who Found Business Card At Scene Felt George Morell’s Calm Spirit

CHRONICLES OF 9/11 ‘He Did Not Suffer’ Firefighter Who Found Business Card At Scene Felt George Morell’s Calm Spirit Editor’s Note: Cathy Raddatz of Cooperstown, sister of 9/11 victim George Morell, read this letter of reassurance from a firefighter to Morell’s widow Robbie at the Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company’s 5-10K commemorative run Saturday, Sept. 7. Dear Mrs. Morell: First, let me say I know your family has suffered a devastating loss, you have my heartfelt condolences and prayers. While…

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Victim’s Sister’s Memories, 5-10K Honor That Fatal Day

911’s 18TH ANNIVERSARY NEAR Victim’s Sister’s Memories, 5-10K Honor That Fatal Day George Morell‘s sister, Cathy Raddatz of Cooperstown, recalls her brother’s heroism in 1993, at the first World Trade Center bombing, when he carried a frail sandwich vendor from the 70th floor to safety. Eight years later, on 9/11, he called his wife and said, “Robbie, I love you. It’s the big one.” He was one of 638 Cantor Fitzgerald employees who died that day. Cathy was speaking this…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.