The Search for Heroes
Dedicated to all the first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
"The Search for Heroes"
is now a part of the World Trade Center Memorial Museum's permanent collection.
In April 1980, Mitch Rosen’s decision to join the Port Authority as a Police Officer led him to later become a first responder at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
17 years later, Mitch created a piece entitled “The Search for Heroes” to honor all the first responders from one of his many 9/11 photos. This piece is dedicated to all the first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
Signed limited edition prints are currently available.
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the World Trade Center Memorial Museum.
A framed copy of "The Search for Heroes" also hangs in the Wylie Fire-Rescue Station No. 4.
Mitch was honored to donate a copy adding to amazing opening day ceremony that included the unveiling of another artist’s sculpture commissioned in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who died 21 years ago on 9/11.
Mitch Rosen with Elba D’Aiuto (9/11 First Responder) Sarah Wallace, and Tony D’Aiuto (Jersey City Police Captain on 9/11)
Sarah Wallace interviews Mitch Rosen about his artistic depiction of Elba, a Jersey City Officer, who provided emergency medical attention to an unidentified infant in the midst of the 9/11 attacks.
Channel 12 News - A dedication to James Romito
Fios News Interview October 2018
Harry Martin, a two-time Emmy award winning TV journalist conducted this interview with Mitch Rosen.