base. on october 4, 2001, the cross was elevated on a pedestal above the rubble and blessed by father jordan, franciscan priest for st. peters, local church that served as a sanctuary for rescue workers. >> this is a cross for all people. not just for christians, but for all peopl e who gather here to pray in god's love. >> the crossro was moved from the world trade center site in october of 2006, in order for construction to continue. it now resides at st. peter's church. just four blocks from ground zero. >> mike: joining us in the audience is frank, the first man who discover the cross that gave hope andomfort to so many. frank, thank you for joining us today. [ applause ] i want to ask you when you saw that cross, what was the emotion that went through you when you first saw t it? >> it brought me to my knees. the firefighter was with me. we worked all night long, looking for search andra