Ann VAN HINE

Though Ann Van Hine was born in Oxford, England she has resided in the US since she was 2 years old. She grew up in Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona & New Jersey.  Ann started her own business in Sept 1975, and met her future husband, Bruce Van Hine that same day.  Bruce and Ann were married in 1980 and have two daughters.  In 1990 Bruce achieved his lifetime dream of being a NYC firefighter. Bruce was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001.  Since then, Ann has had numerous opportunities to share the story of God's presence and peace as she navigated "a personal loss in the midst of a national tragedy".  In 2006 Ann became a voluneer guide at the 9/11 Tribute Museum in Manhatan where she leads walking tours of of the National September 11 Memorial and speaks to various groups. Ann has shared her story all over the USA and Internationally in Ireland, Belgium, England and Japan.  Recently, Ann's memoir, Pieces Falling; navigating 9/11 with faith, family and the FDNY was published.