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A Father’s Final Act of Courage | Harrisburg News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
On 9/11/01, James Berger, a senior VP at Aon, didn’t just flee the South Tower—he led over 100 coworkers to safety before the second plane struck, staying behind to ensure no one was left behind and ultimately sacrificing his life. His eight-year-old son Nick remembers the crushing news of his father’s death, but also the quiet heroism that defined him long before that day. In a touching twist, Bruce Springsteen sent Nick and his brothers a VHS tape of “Thunder Road,” delivered by the guitarist’s tech—a gift that became a lifeline for healing. Now, Nick honors his dad’s legacy through “Happy Hour for Heroes,” an annual fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research that’s raised nearly $100K this year, keeping his father’s courage alive in every note, every dollar, every act of compassion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09e91c80c83b8a8d