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Former NFL Star Inspires Others With His Journey For 9/11

A firefighter breaks down after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed September 11, 2001. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

A firefighter breaks down after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed September 11, 2001. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — In 2008 retired Super Bowl Champion George Martin walked across the country in an effort to help those 9-11 responders who were not receiving the medical treatment that they needed. Four years later his walk is still serving as an inspiration to many people to take up the cause and help others by joining his the charity A Journey For 9/11.

CBS 2′s Don Dahler had a chance to sit down with Martin and his son.

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