Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Buried Alive with the Will to Survive – From Devastation to Inspiration” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 12.

Retired FDNY Lieutenant and 9/11 survivor Joe Torrillo will share his inspiring story and lessons on how to manage fear under the most horrible situations.

Buried, crushed, and bleeding beneath the rubble of the South Tower, Joe Torrillo wondered what life could be if given just one more day. Miraculously found alive, Torrillo was buried again under the debris of the second collapse minutes after being rescued.

This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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