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Image of a firefighter running toward an angel spotted on 9/11

Image taken on 9/11 by a Florida teacher shows a firefighter running toward an angel. Photo: Matt Snow

Jacksonville, Fla. — A photo taken on the morning of the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks is stirring up emotions.

Matt Snow was on his way to work near Jacksonville Wednesday when he saw the image of a firefighter running toward an angel in the sky in front of him.

He pulled over and snapped the photo, then shared it on his Facebook page with the caption,  "It might be because today is 9/11, but this is the cloud formation I saw driving into work today. Doesn't it look like a firefighter running with a hose and an angel with the sun perfectly behind it?"

It might be because today is 9/11 but this is the cloud formation I saw driving into work today. Doesn't it look a...

Posted by Matt Snow on Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Snow re-posted the photo Saturday saying he never would have guessed the outpouring of emotions over the picture which has been picked up by news outlets worldwide.

“The comments have been some of the most genuine emotions you can imagine. From instantly crying, to goosebumps, to having a community get-together talking about it.” Snow wrote.

He encouraged everyone to take time to find joy and spread it, saying “you never know who it will help.”



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