My sister worked in tower 2. She said that There was an announcement after the plane hit for everyone to stay in their offices because the building is secure. My sister grabbed a picture of her son off her desk and got out of the building. A few minutes later it came down. A lot of people listened to that announcement and lost their lives. I’m so thankful my sister didn’t listen to it.
I'm still mad this "collapse" was labeled as such. I clearly remember PBS airing live controlled demolitions, marvelling at "how genius" engineers had become (up until 99 or 2000, respectfully) in bringing a building "down into its own footprint" ..... This day ABSOLUTELY RUINED the America I used to know. I'm sorry, America. I didn't do this to you
So sad they did that, the amount of people that should not have been in that building when the second plane hit breaks my heart.I heard of other security guards telling people to evacuate regardless of the announcement, these guys saved hundreds if not thousands of people, I hope they made it out too after showing real fortitude thinking for themselves.I always think of that man shouting at the suits and executives to get out and not taking no for an answer, great man.Needed more of him that day.
I didn't find this out until a few years later, but my former landlord also worked in tower 2. He was on the phone with his family. And when that announcement came over, he held his phone up so that his family could hear it. Unlike your sister, he chose to obey the announcement and stayed. As a result, when the next plane hit his building, he was trapped up there with lots of other people. He remained on the phone with his family until the very end. His last words on earth, to his family, was to scream out "OH, GOD!" the very second the building began to crumble from underneath his feet. His remains weren't found for months.
it was both a laugh and then a real deep hit when you realize that only 16 people were saved from the rubble that day… the firefighters didn’t think they would find anyone so they didn’t even consider he wasn’t one of them.
My mom used to work in one of the towers, her schedule was from 8 am to 4:30 pm... a few days before 911, I remember she was so mad because they changed her schedule from 5:30 pm to 12:30 am... she was so furious ... but the lord works in mysterious ways... my mom was supposed to be working that morning if they wouldn't have changed her schedule... I thank God for it...
Or why he didnt die and blaming himself for something he had no decision in. I'll never forget this day. I lived in St. Robert and went to school in Waynesville, Missouri. They announced we were getting out of school early. The kids cheered. While the kids cheered, i look at my spanish teacher crying. Waynesville is right by Fort Leonardwood. I knew we werent out for a good reason. Ill never forget that.
Yes. The miracle of life. I wish that everyone could wake up with awe and wonderment and happiness…especially-those of us who are fortunate enough to have a nice home, clean water, access to good food. Too many still live without the basic necessities. And, way too many-who are fortunate-complain about the stupidest of things. Think about this day in America, before you complain. Think about war refugees in other countries before you start to complain about Drag Queen shows…
@@dorleedee7702 Yes you are right, it all comes down to experiencing joy each day by appreciating life. We cannot deny there will be some things that will cause concern. We all must do our part to preserve the goodness and purity of life and humanity.
I remember hearing about this gentleman's rescue and interview about sitting and then passing out, then waking again, realizing his feet hung over that open space...that he was on top of a rubble pile. I like how the host allows this man to tell his story without interruption. Thank you for this interview...much appreciated! This horrible tragedy will forever be in our history books.
Does being hypercritical of this person's heartfelt statement serve any good purpose for anyone? Perhaps you should consider the value of remaining silent.
Anytime a 9/11 survivor speaks, I listened, it’s a miracle that they are here to tell their story! Another reason, I was there that day, I watch the other plane hit the south tower. I made it out of the towers and to my office before the towers crumbled. I will never forget!
When he pauses, says a name, chokes back a tear, and a photograph is shown, it’s a powerful reminder of how many people were not that lucky. Great interview and a hell of a story. Thank you.
He gets choked up talking about Mike Lyons, another 9/11 hero lost to cancer contracted from Ground Zero. It's hard to see the best of us taken out by the worst of us.
this guy was in the perfect spot. if you were too low the debris settled and you died. if you were too high you got caught up in the energy from the collapse and you died. he was in the perfect spot to survive and got extremely lucky he survived the free fall
Those firefighters felt good from rescuing him. I remember medical staff standing outside emergency entrance, waiting and waiting, then dawning on them there were no masses of people needing medical care.
🥺 I remember the chain link fences and boards filled with people's photos and names placed there by loved ones who were hoping they were still alive. What an awful time in history. Every now and again I reflect and marvel that it ever happened.
I remember the first responders were hiding in the rubble to let the dogs find someone alive because even their poor spirits were crushed by the lack of survivors
In Florida, we gathered a group of Radiology personnel to head to NYC to relieve the hospital personnel there only to sadly learn our services would not be needed. Sad day..... peace to those lost and those left behind to mourn
My sister worked in one of the WTC buildings. She was always early to work but on that day she arrived late. She recalled getting out of the train station and the mayhem on the street below. She said one of her co-workers grabbed her hand and told her to run...they ran across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Brooklyn side...she was safe. All I know is that someone at work told me what had happened and I ran into the conference room where I watched a second plane crash into the building. I ran out of there and went to call my sister but there was no ringing...I tried calling her on her cellphone but didn't get an answer. I started crying and praying that my sister was safe. Please God, I prayed don't let my sister be dead! The rest of the day my thoughts were on my sister. I finally heard from her at 9pm that night, she was safe, she told me what happened...she ran to Brooklyn with her friend. I called my mom, who kept calling me (she lived in Puerto Rico at the time) to ask me if I had heard from my sister. I was finally able to tell her that her daughter, my sister was okay... she was in Brooklyn. At the time my sister lived in Brooklyn so I know that she made her way back to her home. A horrible, horrible day that I will never, for the rest of my life, forget.
I worked in security for quite a while, I was working security when 9/11 happened (although I was on vacation at the time). It absolutely stuns me whenever I hear that people were told to stay in those buildings. It's just unfathomable to me. The second the integrity of a structure is at risk you evacuate, no if's and no but's. This happens all the time, too. It happened on 9/11, it happened in the Grenfell fire in London, it happened at various concerts with crush scenarios... let me tell you as someone who worked in security, never listen to people telling you it's okay, never let them usurp your own autonomy and personal level of safety. Knock them out and climb over them if you have to, kick down doors if you need to, do everything in your power to escape what you believe is a dangerous environment, because I guarantee you the moron in a uniform is just repeating arbitrary rules that do not apply to that scenario and they have no greater understanding of the risk and threat than you do. Trust your gut, act in your own interest and of those with you, do everything to escape. I'm glad he made it.
Most underrated comment in this entire thread. Thanks for posting. Glad to hear the validation that this is a common scenario in emergency situations. Something for all of us to learn from.
Just experienced this the other day during a fire evacuation from a hotel (false alarm in the end). Some idiot hotel employee with a walkie-talkie tried to tell us all to go back to our rooms while we were still coming down the stairs. He almost caused a crush on the stairs, and of course you are supposed to evacuate after a fire alarm whether or not you think there is a fire and wait for an all-clear from the fire department before going back in. Luckily most people had the sense to ignore him. I said to my mother, 'nope, I've seen this documentary, let's get outside.'
Amen to that! I watched the tragedy of Grenfell Tower from my flat (a distance away but as my (12floor) building was on top of a hill, I, from my 3rd floor, had an unobscured view.) I thought it was 9/11 all over again! We were up and ready to evacuate in under a minute. Thank goodness, there was no need. Long story short, we were being told in the days that followed, that should any fire ever break out, the standard procedure would be to stay put, close the main door, roll a blanket to close the narrow gap between the bottom edge of the door and the floor, and wait for the Fire Brigade to come. And that came from the same authorities that gave the same advice to the poor souls at Grenfell!!! My family's unanimous response was, "Hell no!" (Putting MILDLY). Our standard procedure always has been and always will be, "Fire? We're OUT!!!" Period. Like you said, when the integrity of the building's structure is at risk/ compromised, out, NOW, no ifs, no buts!
This is a nice story. He’s so fortunate to have survived. But I can’t stop thinking about all of the people and family’s that were also praying non stop for that phone call from their missing loved one that never came for them. The households that didn’t erupt with laughter and gratitude and that are still grieving to this day. God Bless them and I pray for their comfort in their times of absolute grief.
This is very touching and brings back memories of my Uncle who also survived Tower 2. The scary thing is for hours we didn't hear from him and thought he didn't make it out. So when we heard that he made it. We all cried.
@@Pinkheartbwell when the plane hit the first Tower I can't recall which Tower was hit first because one collapsed before the other. But anyway my uncle's co-worker saw when it hit the first Tower and took the express elevators up to the 91st floor where they worked and told me uncle to grab his bag so they can leave. He told my uncle it did not look like a regular accidental plane crash. They both also survived the 93 bombing so they learned from that one. They did not want to waste anytime to wait for orders or instructions. They ended up taking the express elevator to a floor in the 40s and ran down the rest of the flights similar to how the man explained in the interview with Joe. Lucky thing they followed their intuition and decided to leave instead of waiting for orders and instructions. When they got outside to "ground zero" or ground level. They literally saw bodies in the street. People were jumping because the flames were too hot. When they got one block down the building started to collapse. Obviously, we learned this after. Just imagine how my family felt not knowing if he made it out. This is something I would never forget and I am sure my uncle will always live with this trauma.
@@nicoleeudelle6893 I have no family or friends that went thru that. I was 13 when 9/11 happened an I lived in Florida so I wasn’t connected to it but the one thing that really irked me was I remember watching cnn when it was happening an their were people jumping out windows an killing themselves. I never seen no shit like that. It was disturbing.
@@nicoleeudelle6893 weird thing is there was no flames to speak of on the floors people were jumping from just thick black smoke which means the fire is starved for fuel
I had a patient that saw me working on him during cardiac arrest we shocked him multiple times. He thanked me and told me you were the nurse Angel who kept telling me to fight and could not die he had to live. He described the entire events of the Code Blue. He said he was watching down in the code room.He was clinically dead many times.I believe I am a believer
Never knew how much I needed to hear this story we as ppl need to stop taking days for granted even tho we go through hardship at times including myself
The fact that the firemen thought Pasquale was a lazy fireman really goes to show the amount of destruction, thus dead bodies, they saw. In their minds, there was no way somebody would be alive, much less conscious. I was in my 5th grade class when we all found out (Maplewood/South Orange school district in Northeast NJ). I remember a classmate yelling out that their mom works at the WTC. I don't know what came of that, I was too young to really understand all of this. This man was divinely chosen to tell this story. Great reporting on this, Joe!
I had been there that morning as an office clerk and delivered some legal packets to the towers and it was always awe inspiring to go there and was so quintessential New York. I was very fortunate that day not to have more packets for delivery and I have always wondered how I was able to go unscathed by the attack physically, although not mentally. I lost associates I knew and it changed me forever. The US changed that day forever coming off the 1990s but New Yorkers were so resilient during that time and I feel so honored to be among those people at that time and so very proud of my fellow citizens. This man is clearly one of the fortunate ones to survive. But he will Never forget his experiences or the people he knew that didn't make it down safely. Many prayers and blessings to he and his family.
Joe, thank you so much for giving a platform to this family! I lost my cousin in this tragedy and often wonder what she could’ve been experiencing in her last moments.. it pains me but also gives me so much relief to hear the story of how this man survived! God bless all the victims, survivors, firefighters, police, and families of all these people! & God bless you, Joe 🙏🥀✨
Yeah, definitely appreciated the survivor account of what it was like while it was happening. That helps appreciate how the survivors got out and why/how the less fortunate got stuck, what they were being told and were thinking in the moment. ...Makes me wonder why this stuff took over 20 years to come out. This is the first time I've seen something like this. ...Greatly appreciate the info though.
I can't imagine what Pasquale has gone through mentally and emotionally knowing that he was one of only a handful that were rescued after the collapse and nobody he was with survived. I hope he got the help he needed and has had a good life since that terrible day.
I believe in the other video, he mentioned he was with Genelle Guzman, who split off from his group only a few seconds before the collapse. I read before that she was the last survivor pulled from the building, but it wasn't mentioned in either video. I wondered if they have talked much together since then, it's a miracle they both survived
@@hummingbirdcake1902 omg I kept thinking I just have watched her family’s interview because I recognise her picture !! But I mean why wouldn’t they say the two of them survived this makes it look like they didn’t . I know she really really suffered with survivors guilt
@@littlepixie5956 I’m sure he found out she survived, but at the moment he probably think she didn’t because her and rosa ran off and he was in front of them. He’s just telling his part. Also, she wasn’t found until 27 hours later. So basically a whole day compared to him being found within minutes.. I believe Rosa died during the collapse getting stuck in the stairwell or falling in the middle of impact.
Nothing shy of a MIRACLE. I can barely wrap my head around it. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about the TERROR these people must have felt. God bless the souls that were lost, and the souls that were given the chance to live to tell.
I was serving in the Navy, in Williamsburg, Virginia on 9/11. I was giving a lecture with the radio playing in the background when the events of 9/11 started. You could have heard a pin drop, my lecture was totally forgotten by all, including me. The base went on lockdown. I deployed several times in response to 9/11 the next 3 years. I retired from the Navy back in 2004. May God rest all those innocents lost on 9/11 and grant peace to those left behind. The last time I visited the WTC was back in Jan, 1994.
@@kylesawkon4074 A lot of people do, I'm not entirely sold on the idea. I do acknowledge some peculiarities in all the reports and videos, especially when you see in slow motion, the collapse of the twin towers. Like the JFK assignation, the truth will be told, but in the distant future when all those who are truly responsible are dead.
As a former NYer, who was there in NYC on that day, I want to thank you sir for this tribute. May God cover the hearts of the families who have lost loved ones and those who made it out but carry the trauma. We will never forget. 💯🙏🏾
My aunt was in the second building. As soon as the first got hit, she b lined it for the elevator and got out the building immediately. Fortunately she wasn’t hurt and is still with us to this day to tell her story but man smh scary moments.
Oh my lord, i could only imagine the horror and terror she was going through when she felt that explosion from the 1st tower. the only thought in her head was survival at that point....so glad she got out safely in time
@@Seahawkfan1108 yeh hearing her speak about it is crazy. But she did say she remained calm and calmly walked to the elevator. She said many people were standing around wondering what was going on. SMH
I’m a new EMT and I wonder to myself often if I could do what these firemen and other EMS did and do during this and other catastrophes like it. So honorable, these people. So thankful for them ❤
You could and can. You have the capability to do anything you put your mind to. I wish you massive luck and give ultimate respect. Thank you for helping our world and the people in it.
Joe at 8:14 is crying and also when the wife is talking and is getting emotional is also getting Emotional. I already subbed on the other video but respect to you sir. Takes a real man to show emotion and care for others. We have enough people doing videos about Beef and other assorted BS, keep doing stuff like this or stuff that can inspire and uplift. We really need that right about now.
maybe its a mandela effect... I remember watching the news the day the pentagon was hit... and they very specifically stated multiple times it was SO fortunate that the wing that was hit was under renovation and NOBODY died (no pentagon workers, that is) because there was nobody there! The wing was closed off and no workers were in it. How fortunate that was!!! Only the people in the plane died. Now many years later there are over 100 pentagon workers that died when that plane hit. I was floored when I came across that mandela effect.
that is empathy right there. Joe did his job outstanding, let the man speak, let this moment be about him/family. You saw the tears falling down at Joe cheek. Joe is a great human being.
Yeah most men, would try to divert or hide the fact that they are getting emotional. Respect to Joe, for wearing them proudly. It’s also the best silent feedback to give anyone telling their story too. Perfect interview.
I don’t want to be cliche but This story brings tears for lost ones, appreciation for the under appreciated and hope for humanity that we can come together no matter what
This brought back so many memories. 😢 I was in 7th grade in southwood middle in Fl when this happened. The world was never the same after this. Now that I’m an adult hearing this one experience means so much.
Most of the ones he showed by picture, I believe most did. It’s another video that’s the precursor to this where he explains how the beginning happen and he was with coworkers in the building before this part of him falling and being saved.
One did according to a piece I read in USA Today…….. “Genelle Guzman, 31, also survived the collapse. She was pulled from the rubble, just below the surface, 27 hours after the collapse. Guzman, who declined to be interviewed, has returned to work and was married in July”
Incredibly compelling storyteller and an amazing man for being able to tell such a story. Also: I just want to compliment Joe. He is a particularly empathetic listener -- and that draws you in as a listener too. You can see on Joe's face that he is *feeling* every inch of both their stories. It makes you part of the experience. He gives them space and holds it well for them; never imposing or disrupting the emotion of the moment with an untimely question. There's a reason the podcast has blown up so quickly.
Incredible segment. Salute to this man. He survived the impossible. Life is truly a blessing. And so are humans being humans. Empathy n love is All Powerful
I am a retired cop and responded to the towers on 9/11. I am so sorry there wasnt more we could do to save more people. I became a cop to help people. I have a huge amount of guilt from this. I still cry every time I watch anything to do with 9/11. I cant express how sorry I am. The guilt overwhelms me. In my career I always ran towards the danger. I always think is there something else we could have done that could have helped more people. Again I am truly sorry.
@@JimsMusicJourney The intelligence services and the chain of command over air defense . Nobody was held accountable. Thanks for your service and hope you still enjoy playing
Just found your channel. Amazing survivor who communicates his experience so well. Really appreciated how you allowed him to recount this tragedy uninterrupted with alot of questions. I am sure that helped him as he is recalling the event. Thankful he survived and thankful for your interview.
We as an audience must like, comment and share this Human series. Seeing Joe in this new light is so powerful. & he’s damn good at what he does. This on a whole new level and I LOVE this deeply.
So much respect for letting these people just go on and tell their stories. No interruptions, no trying to sensationalize.. you got my sub bro. I've heard this man's story before, but this was ridiculously good. I can't imagine the feeling of "i'm extremely lucky", along with survivors guilt. I mean, so many people died that day.. I would probably lean more on the luck side of it. Of course.. besides the people he was with/ knew when the disaster happened. No matter what.. it's a miracle and burden. (no pun intended, but damn.. just realized the definition of "burden") 😮💨
Amazing interview. It’s a miracle this man survived. He clearly had an unfulfilled purpose. Would love to know how this changed him and what direction his life went in afterwards.
They Both had Faith in the Lord Jesus.. Remember the Cross she held. ⚔️🛡️⚔️ 🕯️🕊️💞🕊️🕯️ What is your Purpose on Earth?? Do you Wonder why God put you here?? Well We are all here to PASS OR FAIL. We can all ask for forgiveness & Make Heaven on Earth as God intended. We are POWERFUL. MADE IN HIS IMAGE TO DO BETTER THINGS THAN HE. LOVE & TRUTH IS THE KEY. DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU. WE ARE HEALERS CREATURE'S POWERFUL IMAGINE & MANIFEST THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE & WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS 🕯️🕊️💞🕊️🕯️🙏 THANK GOD ALWAYS
@@luvjesuslee2033 I’m sure other people “had Jesus in their life”, stop being a POS, it’s offensive to all of the families who lost their lives. It’s just a way for emotionally weak people like you cope or spread narcissism there is no there answer, get some help for the love of god because you need it.
It's amazing he survived and I'm happy for him but surely the other thousands of people had an unfulfilled purpose who died? He just got lucky and unfortunately many many others didn't, just how life is.
At the time I was few blocks away in manhattan detention center. I heard the explosions and the whole jail was put on lockdown. Shortly after a billow of smoke came by and covered my cell window as I watched hundreds if not thousands of people march uptown to escape the rubble. Everyone was covered in dirt and dust head to toe, some missing shoes, shirts, pants. I thought I was going to die in that cell man it was something out of a horror story. R.i.p to all the victims of this tragedy, god bless New york and the American people.
I don't think i've ever been so enveloped in someone's personal experience. This man has a story that many people should hear. Amazing work Joe, i thought real journalism was long gone.
Something that has always given me the chills about 9/11 is the likelihood that some people survived the collapse and were not reached in time, either because they fell too far or werent able to alert anyone above when someone was nearby. Its great the amount of people that were taken out alive from the wreckage, but there is no way that the rescue teams were able to get to 100 percent of the living to save them. Imagine surviving the collapse and then being alive for a day or two under that rubble before dying.
I feel like it’s more than hip hop bro, this is a body of work that joe and his team have worked to produce. A needed organic take in our 2023 overstimulated reality
The collapsing was the absolute scariest part, in my opinion. That’s when we all were watching people die who were still inside, on our TVs. Including the firefighters. I was 11. Im 33 now and I’ll never forget.
Those responders were just amazing. They would never have imagined that they would encounter anything like that in their whole career. So tragic that many lost their lives and all those poor citizens in those buildings. So many lives lost, families and loved ones torn apart. I hope they found the strength to go on through their lives whatever they are doing to this date.
Damn. A few things: What a beautiful family. Not only do I love Pascual's name, but he's one helluva of a storyteller. Joe Budden has Oprah-level empathy and listening skills. I subscribed. Many thanks. 🙏🏿 God bless America. 🇺🇸
This video shouldn't have been split in half, it's not always easy to find both parts of a video on RUclips. I'm glad I found both parts, WHAT A STORY!!!
@@shadcovert1160 it wasn’t his time he was probably in the perfect spot for a drop god csnt stop a building from Falling on u and being in a bad spot but god saw him in a savable place and saved him
God grace, this had me crying all over 😭 the fact that so many people do not have this moment is heart ranching but remembering it for the rest of your life is a sentence within itself.
The empathy I feel watching these videos just bursts out of my chest. As survivor of a car crash that everyone said was a miracle, I can relate to Joe Budden so much. Incredible story and feeling so much compassion for those involved. x
Thank you Joe for telling this powerful, moving story. It’s the kind that reminds us why we all have to stick together and fight *for* each other, instead of against each other like much of the world wants.
I was 6/7 years old and I still remember the day. For about a week I felt the most American I had ever felt. The unity amongst eachother like we had each other's backs...sometimes it takes tragedy to feel love..
I'm glad your memory is positive however we must not forget that it was a truly awful time for those people perceived as Muslim or Arab. People were attacked, spit on, and some murdered by hateful fucks who wanted to get revenge on innocent people.
@ijustneedmyself Don't have to rain on the parade. Of course ppl were going to look at them different. After all wetrained the ppl who committed the act, it basically came from within. Many non Muslims have received similar actions. Heck being republican the last 4 years being called a domestic terrorist by the sitting president..come on, lol. All in all we have free will and good and bad ppl, I'm not responsible for any of those attacks so I don't have to be sorry.
This must be one of the most heart wrenching stories I’ve watched. God Bless all people involved in that horror and for those caught in the recent wars and earthquakes. The deceased the survivors, and rescuers, you are all heroes, such is the greatness of humanity against terror and disaster and to those bereaved may you find strength in love and God. From Debbie in England.
I’m remember when I went on a tour of the 9/11 memorial back in 19. It was very impactful. The guide was also in the building the day it happened. I told us his story, and how half his head was smashed. They had to pump his lungs because of the debris. I could only imagine.
I was at a lunch break in Wyoming... I didn't go back to work, I cried, I prayed. I still cry & pray to this day when ever it just comes to me... or I'm hearing about someone like YOU!❤
It's hard to put into words exactly how this makes me feel but I'm grateful for stories like this and still grieve the people that didn't make it, even though I personally never knew any of them
Thank you Joe letting this brave soul tell him surviving 9/11 store I teared alil myself and RIP to his fellow coworker's that didn't make it out 🙏🙏 for there families
I just wanna say that seeing Joe do this kind of interview I believe will catapult him to a new level of notoriety. Joe in my eyes was one of the best emcees in Hiphop. Since he put music on the back burner. He started doing social commentary in Hiphop. Seeing him do more important interviews like this seems like a untouched lane by a OG in Hiphop.
I need to watch more survivor stories. I watched a lot about people who didn't survive. But I never watched the survivors' stories. Hearing them are a good reminder that sometimes, when you least expect it, you can survive. Beautiful feeling, especially on the 22nd anniversary.
This made me cry yet again as if it was that day, when he started talking about the firemen. Just thinking of all them rushing in to save, and so many losing their lives.
I have NEVER actually had full body chills. I swear to God when he first spoke about seeing the blue sky my entire body just got covered my arms and my legs,I was listening to this driving home. I'm on my couch now and it happened again when she screamed his name when he called. Holy shit
✨U can still feel that he has something around him protecting him😢you can definitely tell he is a good man especially when he talks about his co workers 🙏🏾✨GOD IS GREAT
As soon he said the words "blue skies" I smiled....thank God🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 the power of prayer 🙏🏽💜💜🙌🏾🥰 his wife's mixed with his prayers created quite the chance of survival 😌💜 never stop praying guys!!
I was pregnant on this day too, a month from my due date… But very far away. I couldn’t imagine the world we were living in, and what was happening at that time. I can’t imagine this woman’s agony not knowing the fate of her husband, and I can only imagine the angels that were taking care of him that day. ❤️
I started crying when I hear he actually survived the fall. How impossible to survive this kind of horrific event if not for God intervening on his behalf. His story is both inspiring & miraculous all in the same breath.
Great story. I was Capt E-34 that day, my guys recovered 2 victims who had also come down with the collapse. Both were seriously hurt, given first aid and sent down the pile to the EMS crews. We never found out if they survived. Hope all had a happy life afterwards
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Calling someone a heavy fuck while helping save their life is the most New York shit 😂
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@@grobbymuleya aye, I just followed your photography page. I’m a big fan of landscape/wildlife photography. You’re talented man!
@@VIi726 thanks brother, appreciate it man 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙂
F bombs are a part of speech for New Yorkers- no one blinks an eye when it is spoken🤷🏾♀️💯
My sister worked in tower 2. She said that There was an announcement after the plane hit for everyone to stay in their offices because the building is secure. My sister grabbed a picture of her son off her desk and got out of the building. A few minutes later it came down. A lot of people listened to that announcement and lost their lives. I’m so thankful my sister didn’t listen to it.
Yup, my friend told the same story. She got down from 26th floor moments before it all came down.
I'm still mad this "collapse" was labeled as such. I clearly remember PBS airing live controlled demolitions, marvelling at "how genius" engineers had become (up until 99 or 2000, respectfully) in bringing a building "down into its own footprint" .....
This day ABSOLUTELY RUINED the America I used to know. I'm sorry, America. I didn't do this to you
So sad they did that, the amount of people that should not have been in that building when the second plane hit breaks my heart.I heard of other security guards telling people to evacuate regardless of the announcement, these guys saved hundreds if not thousands of people, I hope they made it out too after showing real fortitude thinking for themselves.I always think of that man shouting at the suits and executives to get out and not taking no for an answer, great man.Needed more of him that day.
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I didn't find this out until a few years later, but my former landlord also worked in tower 2. He was on the phone with his family. And when that announcement came over, he held his phone up so that his family could hear it.
Unlike your sister, he chose to obey the announcement and stayed. As a result, when the next plane hit his building, he was trapped up there with lots of other people. He remained on the phone with his family until the very end. His last words on earth, to his family, was to scream out "OH, GOD!" the very second the building began to crumble from underneath his feet. His remains weren't found for months.
Telling a guy he’s a heavy fuck while saving his life is pure New York
The fireman just asking him "Yeah, whatchu want?" not realizing he was a civilian was the NY style comic relief I was not expecting.
it was both a laugh and then a real deep hit when you realize that only 16 people were saved from the rubble that day… the firefighters didn’t think they would find anyone so they didn’t even consider he wasn’t one of them.
My mom used to work in one of the towers, her schedule was from 8 am to 4:30 pm... a few days before 911, I remember she was so mad because they changed her schedule from 5:30 pm to 12:30 am... she was so furious ... but the lord works in mysterious ways... my mom was supposed to be working that morning if they wouldn't have changed her schedule... I thank God for it...
😢😢😢😢😢 thank god rip to all of the victims this is too sad man
Wow
Wow
AMEN!!
Wow🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜
He must wake up every morning in awe. His story is truly miraculous.
Or why he didnt die and blaming himself for something he had no decision in. I'll never forget this day. I lived in St. Robert and went to school in Waynesville, Missouri. They announced we were getting out of school early. The kids cheered. While the kids cheered, i look at my spanish teacher crying. Waynesville is right by Fort Leonardwood. I knew we werent out for a good reason. Ill never forget that.
Yes. The miracle of life. I wish that everyone could wake up with awe and wonderment and happiness…especially-those of us who are fortunate enough to have a nice home, clean water, access to good food. Too many still live without the basic necessities. And, way too many-who are fortunate-complain about the stupidest of things. Think about this day in America, before you complain. Think about war refugees in other countries before you start to complain about Drag Queen shows…
@@dorleedee7702 Yes you are right, it all comes down to experiencing joy each day by appreciating life. We cannot deny there will be some things that will cause concern. We all must do our part to preserve the goodness and purity of life and humanity.
God had a plan for this man, & a miracle ensued 😊
You can tell he's broken from this. Nothing gloriful about it.
It's been over 20 years and the stories that come out of 9/11 never cease to amaze me.....
We need to hear all the stories
And we still don’t know what exactly happened that day because the official story make no sense 🤔
Amen
Americans are gritty when tested. Especially New Yorkers.
@@YallaMiami YES! It does! Muslims did it! Don't lie!
The fact that this man survived a whole skyscraper collapsing down on him is unfathomable. Seriously. Incredible. GOD was with him that day for sure.
Oh, most definitely
Why wasn’t god with the others?
Around him...thus why he lived
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Maybe God doesn't control who lives and who dies, when they die, and how. That'd essentially make this entire thing a huge simulation lol.
This man's story is worthy of a movie.
facts tho. lol
@@X-Gen-001What??
@@rodollaz938 Never-mind, I have retarded fingers today.
@@rodollaz938 I meant that for another thread. lol
There is 1 with Nicholas cage called world trade centre its about a firefighter who survived the collapse I think he was in thenstair case as well
I remember hearing about this gentleman's rescue and interview about sitting and then passing out, then waking again, realizing his feet hung over that open space...that he was on top of a rubble pile. I like how the host allows this man to tell his story without interruption. Thank you for this interview...much appreciated! This horrible tragedy will forever be in our history books.
He literally interrupts @ 4:20
Does being hypercritical of this person's heartfelt statement serve any good purpose for anyone? Perhaps you should consider the value of remaining silent.
Joe this is tremendous journalism, thank you for letting this family share their story. Great to see you succeed in so many avenues
@@mikep.7013 ALL fax, no xerox. 🙌🏾
Amazing to see Joe like this. Bright future ahead 👏🏼
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I really enjoy these interviews!!
I agree this is amazing allowing the guy to speak and not over talking him
Anytime a 9/11 survivor speaks, I listened, it’s a miracle that they are here to tell their story! Another reason, I was there that day, I watch the other plane hit the south tower. I made it out of the towers and to my office before the towers crumbled. I will never forget!
Praise the Lord you made it!!!!!!
@@ellenweisberger3020 🤡
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Did you hear a series of explosions, or noises that could have been sequential explosions?
Glad u made it!
When he pauses, says a name, chokes back a tear, and a photograph is shown, it’s a powerful reminder of how many people were not that lucky. Great interview and a hell of a story. Thank you.
That firefighter (Mike Lyons) died from cancer not long before this interview was recorded. They were good friends after 9/11.
He gets choked up talking about Mike Lyons, another 9/11 hero lost to cancer contracted from Ground Zero. It's hard to see the best of us taken out by the worst of us.
this guy was in the perfect spot. if you were too low the debris settled and you died. if you were too high you got caught up in the energy from the collapse and you died. he was in the perfect spot to survive and got extremely lucky he survived the free fall
Those firefighters felt good from rescuing him. I remember medical staff standing outside emergency entrance, waiting and waiting, then dawning on them there were no masses of people needing medical care.
🥺 I remember the chain link fences and boards filled with people's photos and names placed there by loved ones who were hoping they were still alive. What an awful time in history. Every now and again I reflect and marvel that it ever happened.
I remember the first responders were hiding in the rubble to let the dogs find someone alive because even their poor spirits were crushed by the lack of survivors
@@Tamara-id1pe I remember that too
In Florida, we gathered a group of Radiology personnel to head to NYC to relieve the hospital personnel there only to sadly learn our services would not be needed. Sad day..... peace to those lost and those left behind to mourn
@@ijustneedmyself those pictures were tough to look at.
My sister worked in one of the WTC buildings. She was always early to work but on that day she arrived late. She recalled getting out of the train station and the mayhem on the street below. She said one of her co-workers grabbed her hand and told her to run...they ran across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Brooklyn side...she was safe. All I know is that someone at work told me what had happened and I ran into the conference room where I watched a second plane crash into the building. I ran out of there and went to call my sister but there was no ringing...I tried calling her on her cellphone but didn't get an answer. I started crying and praying that my sister was safe. Please God, I prayed don't let my sister be dead! The rest of the day my thoughts were on my sister. I finally heard from her at 9pm that night, she was safe, she told me what happened...she ran to Brooklyn with her friend. I called my mom, who kept calling me (she lived in Puerto Rico at the time) to ask me if I had heard from my sister. I was finally able to tell her that her daughter, my sister was okay... she was in Brooklyn. At the time my sister lived in Brooklyn so I know that she made her way back to her home. A horrible, horrible day that I will never, for the rest of my life, forget.
I worked in security for quite a while, I was working security when 9/11 happened (although I was on vacation at the time). It absolutely stuns me whenever I hear that people were told to stay in those buildings. It's just unfathomable to me. The second the integrity of a structure is at risk you evacuate, no if's and no but's.
This happens all the time, too. It happened on 9/11, it happened in the Grenfell fire in London, it happened at various concerts with crush scenarios... let me tell you as someone who worked in security, never listen to people telling you it's okay, never let them usurp your own autonomy and personal level of safety. Knock them out and climb over them if you have to, kick down doors if you need to, do everything in your power to escape what you believe is a dangerous environment, because I guarantee you the moron in a uniform is just repeating arbitrary rules that do not apply to that scenario and they have no greater understanding of the risk and threat than you do. Trust your gut, act in your own interest and of those with you, do everything to escape.
I'm glad he made it.
Most underrated comment in this entire thread. Thanks for posting. Glad to hear the validation that this is a common scenario in emergency situations. Something for all of us to learn from.
Just experienced this the other day during a fire evacuation from a hotel (false alarm in the end). Some idiot hotel employee with a walkie-talkie tried to tell us all to go back to our rooms while we were still coming down the stairs. He almost caused a crush on the stairs, and of course you are supposed to evacuate after a fire alarm whether or not you think there is a fire and wait for an all-clear from the fire department before going back in. Luckily most people had the sense to ignore him. I said to my mother, 'nope, I've seen this documentary, let's get outside.'
Amen to that!
I watched the tragedy of Grenfell Tower from my flat (a distance away but as my (12floor) building was on top of a hill, I, from my 3rd floor, had an unobscured view.) I thought it was 9/11 all over again! We were up and ready to evacuate in under a minute. Thank goodness, there was no need.
Long story short, we were being told in the days that followed, that should any fire ever break out, the standard procedure would be to stay put, close the main door, roll a blanket to close the narrow gap between the bottom edge of the door and the floor, and wait for the Fire Brigade to come. And that came from the same authorities that gave the same advice to the poor souls at Grenfell!!!
My family's unanimous response was, "Hell no!" (Putting MILDLY). Our standard procedure always has been and always will be, "Fire? We're OUT!!!" Period.
Like you said, when the integrity of the building's structure is at risk/ compromised, out, NOW, no ifs, no buts!
Telling people in a burning building to stay, is to me, accessory to murder.
Amen!
This is a nice story. He’s so fortunate to have survived. But I can’t stop thinking about all of the people and family’s that were also praying non stop for that phone call from their missing loved one that never came for them. The households that didn’t erupt with laughter and gratitude and that are still grieving to this day. God Bless them and I pray for their comfort in their times of absolute grief.
Absolutely. Heartbreaking. Amen.
Amen.
And for the families that still don’t have a proper closure to their loved ones who have not yet been identified to this day
Amen 🇺🇸🙏😥
He wasn't alone on these stairs, it's heartbreaking none of the others made it
This is very touching and brings back memories of my Uncle who also survived Tower 2. The scary thing is for hours we didn't hear from him and thought he didn't make it out. So when we heard that he made it. We all cried.
Wow thank God for your uncle!! How did he survive if I may ask.
@@Pinkheartbwell when the plane hit the first Tower I can't recall which Tower was hit first because one collapsed before the other. But anyway my uncle's co-worker saw when it hit the first Tower and took the express elevators up to the 91st floor where they worked and told me uncle to grab his bag so they can leave. He told my uncle it did not look like a regular accidental plane crash. They both also survived the 93 bombing so they learned from that one. They did not want to waste anytime to wait for orders or instructions. They ended up taking the express elevator to a floor in the 40s and ran down the rest of the flights similar to how the man explained in the interview with Joe. Lucky thing they followed their intuition and decided to leave instead of waiting for orders and instructions. When they got outside to "ground zero" or ground level. They literally saw bodies in the street. People were jumping because the flames were too hot. When they got one block down the building started to collapse. Obviously, we learned this after. Just imagine how my family felt not knowing if he made it out. This is something I would never forget and I am sure my uncle will always live with this trauma.
@@nicoleeudelle6893 I have no family or friends that went thru that. I was 13 when 9/11 happened an I lived in Florida so I wasn’t connected to it but the one thing that really irked me was I remember watching cnn when it was happening an their were people jumping out windows an killing themselves. I never seen no shit like that. It was disturbing.
@@nicoleeudelle6893 weird thing is there was no flames to speak of on the floors people were jumping from just thick black smoke which means the fire is starved for fuel
There were absolutely. 100% flames on the floors where people were jumping from lol
I had a patient that saw me working on him during cardiac arrest we shocked him multiple times. He thanked me and told me you were the nurse Angel who kept telling me to fight and could not die he had to live. He described the entire events of the Code Blue. He said he was watching down in the code room.He was clinically dead many times.I believe I am a believer
What a badass dude he fell from so high in so much chaos and survived Rip to those who didn't make it
Never knew how much I needed to hear this story we as ppl need to stop taking days for granted even tho we go through hardship at times including myself
True!🙏🏿
Yes
Amen to that.
Agreed. 💪🏼😔
Word!
The fact that the firemen thought Pasquale was a lazy fireman really goes to show the amount of destruction, thus dead bodies, they saw. In their minds, there was no way somebody would be alive, much less conscious.
I was in my 5th grade class when we all found out (Maplewood/South Orange school district in Northeast NJ). I remember a classmate yelling out that their mom works at the WTC. I don't know what came of that, I was too young to really understand all of this.
This man was divinely chosen to tell this story.
Great reporting on this, Joe!
I had been there that morning as an office clerk and delivered some legal packets to the towers and it was always awe inspiring to go there and was so quintessential New York. I was very fortunate that day not to have more packets for delivery and I have always wondered how I was able to go unscathed by the attack physically, although not mentally. I lost associates I knew and it changed me forever. The US changed that day forever coming off the 1990s but New Yorkers were so resilient during that time and I feel so honored to be among those people at that time and so very proud of my fellow citizens. This man is clearly one of the fortunate ones to survive. But he will Never forget his experiences or the people he knew that didn't make it down safely. Many prayers and blessings to he and his family.
Joe, thank you so much for giving a platform to this family! I lost my cousin in this tragedy and often wonder what she could’ve been experiencing in her last moments.. it pains me but also gives me so much relief to hear the story of how this man survived! God bless all the victims, survivors, firefighters, police, and families of all these people! & God bless you, Joe 🙏🥀✨
God bless you cousin and everyone that passed on this day
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am truly sorry for the loss of your cousin on that fateful day.
May God bless you.
My condolences
Yeah, definitely appreciated the survivor account of what it was like while it was happening. That helps appreciate how the survivors got out and why/how the less fortunate got stuck, what they were being told and were thinking in the moment. ...Makes me wonder why this stuff took over 20 years to come out. This is the first time I've seen something like this. ...Greatly appreciate the info though.
I can't imagine what Pasquale has gone through mentally and emotionally knowing that he was one of only a handful that were rescued after the collapse and nobody he was with survived. I hope he got the help he needed and has had a good life since that terrible day.
I believe in the other video, he mentioned he was with Genelle Guzman, who split off from his group only a few seconds before the collapse. I read before that she was the last survivor pulled from the building, but it wasn't mentioned in either video. I wondered if they have talked much together since then, it's a miracle they both survived
@@hummingbirdcake1902 omg I kept thinking I just have watched her family’s interview because I recognise her picture !! But I mean why wouldn’t they say the two of them survived this makes it look like they didn’t . I know she really really suffered with survivors guilt
@@littlepixie5956 I’m sure he found out she survived, but at the moment he probably think she didn’t because her and rosa ran off and he was in front of them. He’s just telling his part. Also, she wasn’t found until 27 hours later. So basically a whole day compared to him being found within minutes.. I believe Rosa died during the collapse getting stuck in the stairwell or falling in the middle of impact.
When she describes her reaction to finally hearing his voice after he was rescued, I got goosebumps.
I knew there were a few people that survived the collapse, I'm so happy he survived
Nothing shy of a MIRACLE. I can barely wrap my head around it. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about the TERROR these people must have felt. God bless the souls that were lost, and the souls that were given the chance to live to tell.
And bless the souls who found him and got him to safety.
I was serving in the Navy, in Williamsburg, Virginia on 9/11. I was giving a lecture with the radio playing in the background when the events of 9/11 started. You could have heard a pin drop, my lecture was totally forgotten by all, including me. The base went on lockdown. I deployed several times in response to 9/11 the next 3 years. I retired from the Navy back in 2004. May God rest all those innocents lost on 9/11 and grant peace to those left behind. The last time I visited the WTC was back in Jan, 1994.
I think our government was responsible
Thank you for your service.
@@kylesawkon4074 A lot of people do, I'm not entirely sold on the idea. I do acknowledge some peculiarities in all the reports and videos, especially when you see in slow motion, the collapse of the twin towers. Like the JFK assignation, the truth will be told, but in the distant future when all those who are truly responsible are dead.
@@Guhner Thank YOU for your support.
Thank you so much for your service! God bless you.
I still cry for those people who jumped from the towers. The Lady who was encased in dust. Thank God for this Man who survived.
As a former NYer, who was there in NYC on that day, I want to thank you sir for this tribute. May God cover the hearts of the families who have lost loved ones and those who made it out but carry the trauma. We will never forget. 💯🙏🏾
just made a grown man cry, I was 14 in queens and remember this day all too well. This was an amazing interview, thanks for sharing.
My aunt was in the second building. As soon as the first got hit, she b lined it for the elevator and got out the building immediately. Fortunately she wasn’t hurt and is still with us to this day to tell her story but man smh scary moments.
Oh my lord, i could only imagine the horror and terror she was going through when she felt that explosion from the 1st tower. the only thought in her head was survival at that point....so glad she got out safely in time
@@Seahawkfan1108 yeh hearing her speak about it is crazy. But she did say she remained calm and calmly walked to the elevator. She said many people were standing around wondering what was going on. SMH
Wow, I'm really glad she is ok and acted on her gut feeling immediately to get out.
I’m a new EMT and I wonder to myself often if I could do what these firemen and other EMS did and do during this and other catastrophes like it. So honorable, these people. So thankful for them ❤
You could and can. You have the capability to do anything you put your mind to. I wish you massive luck and give ultimate respect. Thank you for helping our world and the people in it.
If your love for others is greater than yourself, it seems like it seems. You will always rise to the occasion. Love and godspeed ❤️
Joe at 8:14 is crying and also when the wife is talking and is getting emotional is also getting Emotional. I already subbed on the other video but respect to you sir. Takes a real man to show emotion and care for others. We have enough people doing videos about Beef and other assorted BS, keep doing stuff like this or stuff that can inspire and uplift. We really need that right about now.
This!❤😢🥲
I watched the tv coverage for days waiting for people to be found alive and no one was. It’s so good to hear years later that this man survived.
maybe its a mandela effect... I remember watching the news the day the pentagon was hit... and they very specifically stated multiple times it was SO fortunate that the wing that was hit was under renovation and NOBODY died (no pentagon workers, that is) because there was nobody there! The wing was closed off and no workers were in it. How fortunate that was!!! Only the people in the plane died. Now many years later there are over 100 pentagon workers that died when that plane hit. I was floored when I came across that mandela effect.
I think Joe needs to do more of these types of interviews, he actually let's the guest talk and tell their story without always jumping in
that is empathy right there. Joe did his job outstanding, let the man speak, let this moment be about him/family. You saw the tears falling down at Joe cheek. Joe is a great human being.
Yeah most men, would try to divert or hide the fact that they are getting emotional. Respect to Joe, for wearing them proudly. It’s also the best silent feedback to give anyone telling their story too. Perfect interview.
I don’t want to be cliche but This story brings tears for lost ones, appreciation for the under appreciated and hope for humanity that we can come together no matter what
This brought back so many memories. 😢 I was in 7th grade in southwood middle in Fl when this happened. The world was never the same after this. Now that I’m an adult hearing this one experience means so much.
Right ! I was 13 in 8th grade and I remember it happening between 7-9am
It was super early and the live broadcasting was on all day, I think.
Dudes a total trooper. I’m glad not everyone was lost in that tragedy.
All these people who he is describing must be gone 😢
99% Chance
Most of the ones he showed by picture, I believe most did. It’s another video that’s the precursor to this where he explains how the beginning happen and he was with coworkers in the building before this part of him falling and being saved.
One did according to a piece I read in USA Today……..
“Genelle Guzman, 31, also survived the collapse. She was pulled from the rubble, just below the surface, 27 hours after the collapse. Guzman, who declined to be interviewed, has returned to work and was married in July”
Alllllll these years later and I still cry for the people of my city. You’re doing good Joe. His story is amazing ❤🙏🏽
Incredibly compelling storyteller and an amazing man for being able to tell such a story.
Also: I just want to compliment Joe. He is a particularly empathetic listener -- and that draws you in as a listener too. You can see on Joe's face that he is *feeling* every inch of both their stories. It makes you part of the experience. He gives them space and holds it well for them; never imposing or disrupting the emotion of the moment with an untimely question. There's a reason the podcast has blown up so quickly.
Incredible segment. Salute to this man. He survived the impossible.
Life is truly a blessing. And so are humans being humans. Empathy n love is All Powerful
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Amen....and I wonder why so much Evil, for what?
"I did't want to embarrass him" What a wholesome guy 😂
I am a retired cop and responded to the towers on 9/11. I am so sorry there wasnt more we could do to save more people. I became a cop to help people. I have a huge amount of guilt from this. I still cry every time I watch anything to do with 9/11. I cant express how sorry I am. The guilt overwhelms me. In my career I always ran towards the danger. I always think is there something else we could have done that could have helped more people. Again I am truly sorry.
There’s nothing to feel guilty about. Horrendous event…unprecedented. Accept yourself. Wishing you healing and love.
When your own government ties up its dogs and looks the other way there is nothing you can do.
Condolences to the bereaved and disaffected 🎉
@@davepowell7168 Their dogs?
@@JimsMusicJourney The intelligence services and the chain of command over air defense .
Nobody was held accountable.
Thanks for your service and hope you still enjoy playing
You did all you could. I’m glad you’re here to tell your story. This sort of attack in the US was unprecedented.
Just found your channel. Amazing survivor who communicates his experience so well. Really appreciated how you allowed him to recount this tragedy uninterrupted with alot of questions. I am sure that helped him as he is recalling the event. Thankful he survived and thankful for your interview.
Your a great interviewer man. This is how interviews should be done, let the people talk, don’t interrupt them.
We as an audience must like, comment and share this Human series. Seeing Joe in this new light is so powerful. & he’s damn good at what he does. This on a whole new level and I LOVE this deeply.
Agreed
Fuck that
So much respect for letting these people just go on and tell their stories.
No interruptions, no trying to sensationalize.. you got my sub bro.
I've heard this man's story before, but this was ridiculously good.
I can't imagine the feeling of "i'm extremely lucky", along with survivors guilt.
I mean, so many people died that day.. I would probably lean more on the luck side of it.
Of course.. besides the people he was with/ knew when the disaster happened.
No matter what.. it's a miracle and burden.
(no pun intended, but damn.. just realized the definition of "burden") 😮💨
Amazing interview. It’s a miracle this man survived. He clearly had an unfulfilled purpose. Would love to know how this changed him and what direction his life went in afterwards.
Me too!
looks like his life was already on track when it happened.
They Both had Faith in the Lord Jesus.. Remember the Cross she held. ⚔️🛡️⚔️
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What is your Purpose on Earth??
Do you Wonder why God put you here??
Well
We are all here to PASS OR FAIL.
We can all ask for forgiveness & Make Heaven on Earth as God intended.
We are POWERFUL. MADE IN HIS IMAGE TO DO BETTER THINGS THAN HE.
LOVE & TRUTH IS THE KEY.
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU.
WE ARE
HEALERS
CREATURE'S
POWERFUL IMAGINE & MANIFEST THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE & WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS 🕯️🕊️💞🕊️🕯️🙏
THANK GOD ALWAYS
@@luvjesuslee2033 I’m sure other people “had Jesus in their life”, stop being a POS, it’s offensive to all of the families who lost their lives. It’s just a way for emotionally weak people like you cope or spread narcissism there is no there answer, get some help for the love of god because you need it.
It's amazing he survived and I'm happy for him but surely the other thousands of people had an unfulfilled purpose who died? He just got lucky and unfortunately many many others didn't, just how life is.
At the time I was few blocks away in manhattan detention center. I heard the explosions and the whole jail was put on lockdown. Shortly after a billow of smoke came by and covered my cell window as I watched hundreds if not thousands of people march uptown to escape the rubble. Everyone was covered in dirt and dust head to toe, some missing shoes, shirts, pants. I thought I was going to die in that cell man it was something out of a horror story. R.i.p to all the victims of this tragedy, god bless New york and the American people.
Ironic that jail was safer than the ivory tower filled with upper middle class "winners".
I hope you turned your life around.
Wow I never heard it from this perspective. How scary
I don't think i've ever been so enveloped in someone's personal experience. This man has a story that many people should hear. Amazing work Joe, i thought real journalism was long gone.
Dude must wake up everyday savoring every second of life
You would too!🤔
Imagine all the people that was helping him just lost all their friends and co workers.
@@handsome-brute2666 well…..yea. Everyone would.
How could you not?
@@nakeayrelivers2885Survivor guilt is a weird feeling, it can be a hard feeling to deal with
Something that has always given me the chills about 9/11 is the likelihood that some people survived the collapse and were not reached in time, either because they fell too far or werent able to alert anyone above when someone was nearby.
Its great the amount of people that were taken out alive from the wreckage, but there is no way that the rescue teams were able to get to 100 percent of the living to save them.
Imagine surviving the collapse and then being alive for a day or two under that rubble before dying.
This is how hip hop matures and changes the world. Thank you joe.
I feel like it’s more than hip hop bro, this is a body of work that joe and his team have worked to produce. A needed organic take in our 2023 overstimulated reality
what the fuck does this have to do with hiphop
Facts man
Changes the world? Lol stop.
facts bro!
This film guy survived the building collapsing and the aircraft explosion and only got a fracture holy shit this guy is one lucky bastard !
The collapsing was the absolute scariest part, in my opinion. That’s when we all were watching people die who were still inside, on our TVs. Including the firefighters.
I was 11. Im 33 now and I’ll never forget.
my mind until now, did not consider that the collapse was also watching the deaths of hundreds in the same time. 😢
Those responders were just amazing.
They would never have imagined that they would encounter anything like that in their whole career. So tragic that many lost their lives and all those poor citizens in those buildings. So many lives lost, families and loved ones torn apart. I hope they found the strength to go on through their lives whatever they are doing to this date.
Damn. A few things: What a beautiful family. Not only do I love Pascual's name, but he's one helluva of a storyteller. Joe Budden has Oprah-level empathy and listening skills. I subscribed. Many thanks. 🙏🏿 God bless America. 🇺🇸
I’ve watched his story a million times n I’ll watch it a million times again it’s just incredible
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There is only 55k views though lol
I've told you a million times not to exaggerate.
This video shouldn't have been split in half, it's not always easy to find both parts of a video on RUclips. I'm glad I found both parts, WHAT A STORY!!!
Wow it’s amazing this man is alive to tell this story. How this guy wasn’t buried in rubble is beyond me.
God had this man protected. What a blessing!
Okay, sure.... but What about everyone else?
@@shadcovert1160 it wasn’t his time he was probably in the perfect spot for a drop god csnt stop a building from Falling on u and being in a bad spot but god saw him in a savable place and saved him
Protected by what ? Science and chemistry. Cuz god must’ve left work early that day
@@jordanrivera1563 god can’t stop the devils work and people making deadly decisions
So he’s not so powerful after all huh? Devil can outdo him?
Gave me chills watching I can’t believe anyone survived such a horrific event.
God grace, this had me crying all over 😭 the fact that so many people do not have this moment is heart ranching but remembering it for the rest of your life is a sentence within itself.
The empathy I feel watching these videos just bursts out of my chest. As survivor of a car crash that everyone said was a miracle, I can relate to Joe Budden so much. Incredible story and feeling so much compassion for those involved. x
Thank you Joe for telling this powerful, moving story. It’s the kind that reminds us why we all have to stick together and fight *for* each other, instead of against each other like much of the world wants.
God blessed you Joe! You are a good man…
I was 6/7 years old and I still remember the day. For about a week I felt the most American I had ever felt. The unity amongst eachother like we had each other's backs...sometimes it takes tragedy to feel love..
I'm glad your memory is positive however we must not forget that it was a truly awful time for those people perceived as Muslim or Arab. People were attacked, spit on, and some murdered by hateful fucks who wanted to get revenge on innocent people.
@ijustneedmyself Don't have to rain on the parade. Of course ppl were going to look at them different. After all wetrained the ppl who committed the act, it basically came from within. Many non Muslims have received similar actions. Heck being republican the last 4 years being called a domestic terrorist by the sitting president..come on, lol. All in all we have free will and good and bad ppl, I'm not responsible for any of those attacks so I don't have to be sorry.
@@Leftiesarelosingit Yikes. There's so much to unpack within your comment and I'd much rather not 😂 Have a good night.
@@ijustneedmyself What a shameless evasion.
This must be one of the most heart wrenching stories I’ve watched. God Bless all people involved in that horror and for those caught in the recent wars and earthquakes. The deceased the survivors, and rescuers, you are all heroes, such is the greatness of humanity against terror and disaster and to those bereaved may you find strength in love and God. From Debbie in England.
When Joe started to cry, with him my eyes got watery 😪💗thank you for sharing 💛🙏🏽
I’m remember when I went on a tour of the 9/11 memorial back in 19. It was very impactful. The guide was also in the building the day it happened. I told us his story, and how half his head was smashed. They had to pump his lungs because of the debris. I could only imagine.
I was at a lunch break in Wyoming... I didn't go back to work, I cried, I prayed. I still cry & pray to this day when ever it just comes to me... or I'm hearing about someone like YOU!❤
Imma start callin him Joepra. He let that man talk and give an account of survival. Got my ass tearing up.
It's hard to put into words exactly how this makes me feel but I'm grateful for stories like this and still grieve the people that didn't make it, even though I personally never knew any of them
Joe! This is a tremendous piece of journalism! Continue with this work! So many people need to hear these stories.
Thank you Joe letting this brave soul tell him surviving 9/11 store I teared alil myself and RIP to his fellow coworker's that didn't make it out 🙏🙏 for there families
Strength is an understatement! I can not even fathom his nightmares and the shit he witnessed! God bless him his rescuers and his family 🙏🏽💙🥺
I just wanna say that seeing Joe do this kind of interview I believe will catapult him to a new level of notoriety. Joe in my eyes was one of the best emcees in Hiphop. Since he put music on the back burner. He started doing social commentary in Hiphop. Seeing him do more important interviews like this seems like a untouched lane by a OG in Hiphop.
IKTR!!😍😍😍
Thank you for letting us know this wonderful man's miraculous survivor story 😢Compassionate, heartfelt, and stellar journalism❤
I'm so glad you survived. I'm sorry for all the lost souls......and broken families.
His purpose wasn't yet fulfilled on earth. It wasn't his time. Amazing story.
I need to watch more survivor stories. I watched a lot about people who didn't survive. But I never watched the survivors' stories. Hearing them are a good reminder that sometimes, when you least expect it, you can survive. Beautiful feeling, especially on the 22nd anniversary.
"You heavy fuck"
Pure New Yorker to the BONE 😂❤
These stories make me cry for what happened to all the innocent people- all these years later. This man’s story is incredible, thank you sir.
I absolutely adore this series. I think as a creator this is the best content joes EVER put out each episode is masterpiece, fantastic job guys.
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This made me cry yet again as if it was that day, when he started talking about the firemen. Just thinking of all them rushing in to save, and so many losing their lives.
I have NEVER actually had full body chills. I swear to God when he first spoke about seeing the blue sky my entire body just got covered my arms and my legs,I was listening to this driving home. I'm on my couch now and it happened again when she screamed his name when he called. Holy shit
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Joe's made for this. Great to see him get out into reality.
✨U can still feel that he has something around him protecting him😢you can definitely tell he is a good man especially when he talks about his co workers 🙏🏾✨GOD IS GREAT
"God is Great", yeah, that is what the terrorists think too.
The most unbelievable story you’ll ever here. God be with him.
As soon he said the words "blue skies" I smiled....thank God🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 the power of prayer 🙏🏽💜💜🙌🏾🥰 his wife's mixed with his prayers created quite the chance of survival 😌💜 never stop praying guys!!
I was pregnant on this day too, a month from my due date… But very far away. I couldn’t imagine the world we were living in, and what was happening at that time. I can’t imagine this woman’s agony not knowing the fate of her husband, and I can only imagine the angels that were taking care of him that day. ❤️
Heart felt …: Joe deserves all the awards for this
Joe you making HipHop proud like the real HipHop this is dope
Joe was at the editing making sure they catch each tear drop from his face.
I clicked the video just to see what resuced means
Funny but true
Lol nasty work 🤣
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I started crying when I hear he actually survived the fall. How impossible to survive this kind of horrific event if not for God intervening on his behalf. His story is both inspiring & miraculous all in the same breath.
And he (mostly) WALKED out. Amazing
Great story. I was Capt E-34 that day, my guys recovered 2 victims who had also come down with the collapse. Both were seriously hurt, given first aid and sent down the pile to the EMS crews. We never found out if they survived. Hope all had a happy life afterwards