John Spade

  • Family Member, Next Generation
  • Spanish Subtitles

Graduate of the 9/11 Museum Ambassador program and Museum volunteer.

2021 Webinar Video - John Spade

2021 Webinar John Spade Spanish

This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

We recommend screening Bill Spade’s webinar story before viewing John’s. Bill is John’s father.
As you listen to John’s story, think about the following questions:

  • How did John first learn about his father’s 9/11 story?
  • John said he would always remember when people came up to him after his father’s tours and say, “your dad is a hero.” Who are heroes in your own community? How do they go out of their way to help others
  • What can you do to show gratitude or appreciation to a hero in your own community?

  • John said he would always remember when people came up to him after his father’s tours and say, “your dad is a hero.” Who in your life or community would you consider a hero? What sacrifices do they make to help others?
  • John mentioned that as he got older, he began to understand that his father’s story played into a much larger historical narrative. What effect did this have on John?
  • How does hearing from John, a young person with no memory of 9/11, help highlight the importance of commemorating the attacks?

  • How did John’s understanding of what happened on 9/11 change as he got older? What effect did this have on his life?
  • How does hearing from John, a young person with no memory of 9/11 who still has a very direct connection to the event, impact the way in which you understand the events of that day? How does John's story highlight the importance of commemoration?

Additional Resources

To learn more about John’s work as a Museum Ambassador, read his blog post. If you are interested in hearing other stories from 9/11 family members, visit our Webinar Stories Archive.