Denis Philibert, now 57, reflects on the events of September 11, 2001, 25 years later. At the time, he and his wife, Régine, were on their honeymoon in New York. They had initially planned to visit the World Trade Center on September 10, but Régine was tired and wanted to reschedule for the next day. Denis, however, suggested they visit the towers that evening, saying, "As long as we are here!" They took photos from the 107th floor, unaware that a small change in timing could have kept them from being there at all. On the morning of September 11, the couple tried to visit the Empire State Building but were turned away. They then took shelter in a nearby Starbucks, where a waitress explained the unfolding events. At first, they didn’t believe it. Denis recalls hearing the sound of engines and the dull noise of impact, which led them to turn on the television. What they saw—massive plumes of smoke against a clear sky—left them in shock and fear. Denis wandered through the chaos of Manhattan, capturing images of the burning World Trade Center Building 7 with his camera. He found a payphone to call his family. Looking back, Denis believes that his decision to visit the towers on September 10 instead of September 11 saved their lives. The experience left a deep mark on him. For 25 years, Denis has kept the photos of that day in a small black notebook, which he carries with him everywhere. He reflects daily on the 3,000 victims of the attacks, calling it a traumatic experience. After returning to France, the couple decided to have their first child, a choice Denis describes as "obvious," emphasizing the value of life in the wake of such tragedy.