Burning Uniform to Let Go of 9/11 Pain | Santa Fe News

A former flight attendant named Gino, who was in the air during 9/11 and lost fourteen friends that day, found profound closure by burning his old United Airlines uniform at the Zozobra festival in Santa Fe. The ritual, known as “Old Man Gloom,” symbolizes releasing grief through fire — a perfect match for Gino’s need to let go of the pain that had haunted him for two decades. Broadcasting the moment live, he declared it “time to fly,” honoring his fallen colleagues while reclaiming his own peace. His act wasn’t just personal — it was an invitation to others to find their own way forward from trauma.

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