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Meet those who vowed to give to the city after WTC attacks

By Jonathan Lemire
NY DAily News
Copyright 2007 NYDailyNews.com

NEW YORK — Their lives were forever changed.

When terrorists toppled the World Trade Center six years ago, an untold number of New Yorkers — even those not directly touched by the attacks — took stock of their lives and decided to take a different path.

Many switched careers, opting to leave behind cushy offices and fat paychecks for new callings, ones that emphasized service and selflessness.

A stockbroker became a paramedic. A mechanic became a police officer. A corporate manager became a teacher.

Full Story: Spotlight on five who devoted life to help others post 9/11