March 18, 2026
2026-03-18T08:30:00
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District - Headquarters B
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
CMCA - $150
Non CMCA Members - $250
Athenian Dialogue: Thunder Dog
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Thunder Dog: The True Story of Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson, Susy Flory
Hosted by California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA)
Facilitated by Stephanie Smith, MMC
When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet.
Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team.
As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn:
The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change
How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith
The healing power of telling your own story