Al Braca, a bond trader with Cantor Fitzgerald and an elder at his local Calvary Chapel, was on the 104th floor when the towers were hit. Gleaning information from his family, coworkers, and multiple reports that came in, this article tells the story of his last day on earth, and his first day in heaven. May we all be encouraged by his legacy for the Lord. His beloved wife, Jeanie, joined him in heaven 13 years later.

After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, many first responders struggled to comprehend the gravity of the tragedy and their personal losses. In this look-back story, learn how Calvary Chapel pastors, including Pastor Gerry Brown of CC Romoland, CA, rushed to New York City to lift their arms with spiritual support and prayers.

In the days following September 11th, churches throughout the U.S. saw a groundswell in attendance—people who had not been churchgoers sought meaning after the senseless tragedy, and Christians everywhere felt a need to be in fellowship with other believers.