Reporter Recounts 9/11 Experience at Ground Zero, Remembers Lost Friend
Veteran police reporter Larry Celona recounts his experience of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero, detailing the devastation and the tragic loss of his friend, NYPD Det. Joseph Vigiano.
New York, NY, September 11, 2026 —
Veteran police reporter Larry Celona has shared his personal account of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, focusing on his time at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the devastation. His recollections highlight the profound impact of the day and the personal toll it took, including the loss of a close friend.
Celona, who has extensive experience covering law enforcement and crime, detailed his observations of the scene at Ground Zero. The summary provided indicates he described the extensive devastation present at the site following the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The nature and scale of this devastation were a key part of his experience.
A significant element of Celona’s account is the remembrance of NYPD Detective Joseph Vigiano. According to the summary, Det. Vigiano was a friend of Celona’s, and his tragic loss during the 9/11 attacks is a focal point of the reporter’s reflections. The specific circumstances of Det. Vigiano’s death, while implied to be a result of the attacks, are not detailed in the provided summary.
Celona’s narrative offers a firsthand perspective from a journalist who was present in a critical area during a national tragedy. His role as a police reporter would have provided him with a unique vantage point for documenting the events and the emergency response efforts. The summary does not specify when or where Celona shared these recollections, nor does it detail the full scope of his reporting on the 9/11 attacks or his relationship with Det. Vigiano beyond their friendship.
Story summarized from the original created by Larry Celona on nypost.com, see more information here.
