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MFI Media Support Center
On-site at the World Trade Center - New York City
On September 11th the unbelievable happened. Horrific Terror
crushed the lives of thousands …thousands more stood in its wake in disbelief.
Life as we know it was forever changed in the United States of America.
In the face of immense loss of life and damage to our way of life, Americans
have shown great courage and brotherly compassion.
We must not give up nor give in. The message broadcast by the
Media must remain positive and supportive of our country and leaders.
God Bless America.
At Ground Zero, the enormity of it all is taking its tumultuous toll
on all those involved.
The heroic firefighters, police and rescue workers are grim in their
unrelenting pursuit. Shock and grief line their faces as masks try
to lessen the stench of death all around them.
There is another group however, in the trenches as well, but often
overlooked. The “Media” – the news crews, cameramen, reporters,
anchors, technicians- are people too. Their job is to gather the
facts of the incident and report the news quickly, fairly and completely
to the waiting world. 
Learning about terror first-hand.
However, the news media are always the outsiders, perceived as the
antagonists, not trusted, considered as invaders into the privacy of the
situation. They work under difficult circumstances. They are
the first to the scene, the closest to the event – hearing the details
of sorrow and anguish – feeling the emotion, fear and discomfort – yet,
trying to remain professionally objective and coherent in spite of appalling
trauma and disaster.
Who is there to help the media? The victims have many support
teams who offer assistance, food, counseling, housing and encouragement.
The media are often seen as fixtures, as non-entities, even though behind
the lens of their camera, the tears flow.
The MFI Media Support Center exists to offer hospitality and a hand
of friendship to the news crews. The Support Team, media professionals
themselves, is on location with t hem, helping them cope with the emotional
and physical challenges.
MFI Team and friends gather for mutual support and prayer on the dock in Manhattan.
Be of good courage! God is with us!
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