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An American military family reflects on their connection to Sept. 11

On Sept. 11, 2001, Annabel Cieply of Holland, Michigan, was likely one of the only people not glued to the television, as she gave birth to her second child.

Twenty-five years later, she shares her military family’s story of service and sacrifice.

Host Indira Lakshmanan speaks with Cieply and her daughter, Kyrsten.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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