PHOTOS: The stories behind 9/11 tattoos

Brian Branco was with five co-workers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. He and one other survived.

Survivor Brian Branco's tattoos honor those who died on 9/11.

Tattoo artist Andy Bautista (L) stands with aspiring firefighter, Michael A Cascio III.

Survivor Evelyn Lugo’s wrist has "never forget" in tiny script.

Retired FDNY Captain Thomas O’Brien's tattoo shows a phoenix rising up.

Max Giaccone's tattoo shows his father, who died on 9/11, holding him as a baby.

Michael Anthony Cascio III got his elaborate tattoo earlier this year

NYPD officer Steven Waldron inked the names of 23 NYPD officers who died on 9/11 down his arm.

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