Kevin Cosgrove facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kevin Michael Cosgrove
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Kevin Michael Cosgrove
January 6, 1955 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 46) |
| Cause of death | Collapse of 2 World Trade Center (September 11 attacks) Blunt trauma |
| Resting place | St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Vice President of Aon Corporation |
| Spouse(s) | Wendy Cosgrove |
| Children | 3 |
Kevin Michael Cosgrove (born January 6, 1955 – died September 11, 2001) was an American businessman. He worked as a vice president for a company called Aon Corporation. Kevin Cosgrove was one of the many people who sadly lost their lives during the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
He is remembered for a very important 9-1-1 phone call he made during the attacks. This call ended just as the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed. The recording of his call was later used in a court case related to the attacks. Kevin Cosgrove and his family lived in West Islip, New York.
The September 11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, Kevin Cosgrove was working as a vice president for Aon Corporation. He was also a fire warden for his company. This meant he had special duties to help people in case of a fire or emergency.
His Last Phone Call
During the attacks, Kevin Cosgrove was on the 105th floor of the South Tower. This floor was very high up in the building. At 9:54 AM, he called 9-1-1, which is the emergency phone number in the United States. He told the dispatcher that he was in an office overlooking the World Financial Center. He also said that two other people were with him.
The recording of Kevin Cosgrove's 9-1-1 call was played during the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui. This trial was an important legal proceeding to understand what happened during the September 11 attacks. Kevin Cosgrove's last words became known around the world.
After the Attacks
Sadly, Kevin Cosgrove's remains were found in the rubble of the World Trade Center. He was buried on September 22, 2001, at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Huntington, New York. He was 46 years old. He left behind his wife, Wendy Cosgrove, who was a schoolteacher, and their three children.
At the National 9/11 Memorial in New York City, Kevin Cosgrove is honored. His name is carved into a bronze panel, S-60, at the South Pool. This memorial helps people remember all those who lost their lives on that day.
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Cosgrove's name is located on Panel S-60 of the National September 11 Memorial's South Pool.
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Cosgrove para niños
