
Fr Mychal Judge
Fr Mychal Judge was a Franciscan priest and chaplain to the New York City Fire Department who tragically became the first confirmed victim of the 9/11 attacks. He was actively ministering to firefighters in the lobby of the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed, killing him instantly. His image was immortalized in a poignant photograph taken shortly after the collapse, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of first responders on that day.
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Fr Mychal Judge became known as Victim 0001 of 9/11 after he was killed while giving last rites.
Victims of 9/11 remembered 25 years after attacks in United States – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-11




