From the Ashes...Death as our Mentor
Event Details
The September 11th terrorist attacks mark a moment in the history of the United States like no other. As he crawled from the collapsed building, bloodied, broken and surrounded by death, New York City Forensic Scientist Mark Desire gained a new perspective on his work and commitment. Mark will tell the story of hardship and pain, and how it pushed his team to constantly adapt and evolve. This isn’t just discovering what you are capable of, this is defining yourself to tackle any obstacle. It’s not about the accomplishment, it’s about what you become trying to reach that goal. The mission is unending. The commitment has not wavered. No matter how hard we’re hit or how many times we fall, we will never give up.
Mark Desire is an Assistant Director with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. He works in New York City’s DNA crime lab, the largest of its kind in North America. Throughout his 27 years with NYC, he has investigated thousands of criminal and missing persons cases. He is the manager of the World Trade Center DNA Identification Team, a unit dedicated to advancing the science and helping return loved ones to their families.
This program is being held in the Henkelman Room, 2nd floor.
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