@@robinpedersen1191He absolutely can. Anyone in the New York area, especially around the vicinity of the towers, can be considered a survivor. There were thousands of survivors on the ground who never worked in the buildings.
@@robinpedersen1191first of all, who said he wasn’t in the building? He was late meaning he didn’t make it to the 97th floor, he could have been in the building. Also many people died outside from falling debris when the planes hit and again when the towers collapsed. If you were anywhere near the towers that day, and made it out with your life, they are a survivor. Were you even born yet on 9/11? Did you watch the live coverage, do you live in NYC, NJ, or Connecticut? If you can’t answer yes to all three, your input is irrelevant
It's a good thing he got out. People were instructed to stay in their offices, as the situation was occurring in the other tower, and the South Tower was "safe." I myself would have fled.
That 1 little voice in your head that tells you what to do when you are unsure, is the best advice in an emergency situation. I'm glad you listened to it. I'm glad you're healing.
All of these survivor stories have this one thing in common: they did not stand around waiting to be told what to do - if they were not trapped and could evacuate the building, they left right away. Every second counts.
I couldn't agree with you more 👍. In an emergency you have to use your own initiative. Unfortunately some people freeze in terror and others are in denial of what is happening as it's too much to take in. Great comment 💕
I agree with you. But the instructions in the case of an emergency, that was seen as a fire, not a plane crashing into the building, was to stay put and wait for instructions, many people didn't have any idea what was happening and thought it was best to wait, nobody was expecting the buildings to collapse, sadly that was exactly what happened and the ones who made were those who decided to get out
In these kinds of situations, it's always a good idea to assume the worst possible scenario so you can have a motivation to save yourself. If the situation turns out to not be dangerous, then the worse that you could get would be people laughing at you. But if the worst actually happens, then a lot of those people who would be laughing at you would either not be there anymore or be too stunned at the situation.
Thank you for sharing your story, I feel too many people are forgetting these days. My sister worked in the WTC consulting for Cantor Fitzgerald. She was suppose to go on a flight that day traveling for work. There was an issue with her plane ticket and she ended up staying home. My other sister worked at the Pentagon, again she happened to not be there that day. It’s strange how little events changed the outcome for some people. I am so glad you got out and your family did not lose you. May God be with all those who were lost that day and also with those who are left to remember.
@@michaeldelano9233 of those there already (traders came in at seven; the tech guys came in more like nine) of the 600+ they are already at CF who died there remained 4 who survived. Three of them were burnt at varying degrees. Only one came out physically unscathed and he helped one of the burn victims down. Ari, I forget his last name. I just saw his story again the other day. I slept most of 911 this year due to a cold but a tiny part of me was relieved, and a tiny part of me felt very guilty for sleeping through the remembrances and stuff even though I have them saved on here to watch. RUclips has definitely made up for that in the days since. Without looking for it, I’ve seen a number of these stories some of them like an hour long and I just can’t take my eyes away. You can’t quite duplicate the stunned feeling of that day and yet when you see footage it takes you right back. #neverforget
I can’t even imagine the terror you and all victims and survivors must have experienced. We are so glad that you’re still with us. Keeping their memories alive
Anyone, male or female, can and will panic. The only difference is how you handle it. Do you run around frantically and fruitlessly or do you use the adrenaline to flip you into helping mode. I'm usually the latter, I try to take care of the emergency first then break down later, when it's safe to do so. (beth's mom)
I've been revisiting 9/11 footage this week. I was having a back surgery when this all happened. To this day nothing is creepier to me then falling paper and knowing al the lives lost in those moments. Just the fact you escaped without even a scratch and calmly made all the right choices I cannot imagine how that day replays at times in your mind. I am so happy that you lived to tell your story and your family didn't have to suffer that loss.
My client , Bert Upson left the second tower , prior to impact; and wrote a book ~ ' On A Clear Day '. He passed this year at the age of ninety. R.I.P.
I am so glad that there was room in the elevator for you. Sounds like you just barely missed the plane. How scary! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Your account of the events on September 11th, especially your experience evacuating the 91st floor of the South Tower just before the second plane struck, is incredibly gripping and vividly narrated. Reading it, I could truly sense the overwhelming fear and shock that you, along with countless others, must have endured that fateful day. As you described going back to your cubicle to retrieve your belongings, I found myself practically shouting at the screen, 'Don't go back, just get out of there as quickly as possible, please!' 😨🙏
Surely the Lord God has saved your life. I get so angry when I hear about the announcement in the South tower. So many more lives could have been saved. Thank you for sharing.
@spiritandlife There were approximately 3300 workers spared their lives that morning do to a technical glitch at a local church. Apparently the glitch delayed the service causing the parishioners to be late for work. . Surely the Lord God saved their lives too. Wow! Aren't we lucky? Those poor Jumpers probably wished they had gone to church that morning. But oh well, their bodies will be resurrected soon.
You seem like such a sweet man I hate that this tragedy happened. You remind me of my grandfather whom I miss dearly. I hope life is much better for you now🩵
I'm glad you decided to share your story now. It must have been an overwhelming sense of relief to finally share this with us. So many lives were lost that day and we all will never know what happened to so many that perished. It touches me deeply and profoundly and cuts so deep what happened that day, and has changed our Country forever 😔
I would argue the 9/11 terror attacks not only changed your country, but it altered the course of the world. The repercussions of those events on that day rippled across the globe.
@The-Great-Brindian Obviously. I'm speaking from my own life experiences of being an American, and having always lived here in the US. I was born in 1960 and at the time living in the Pueblo projects in East Los Angeles during the Watts Riots, military tanks rolled thru our neighborhood. I didn't understand or could comprehend what was going on as a young child. However, I did witness a man being shot in cold blood while he and many others were looting the corner market. Horrific!! I will never forget that image as a young girl. 😥My point is that we as a country have never experienced terrorism of this magnitude on our own soil. Many tragedies transpire across the globe 🌎 Needless atrocities. And it is sickening!! It has just never been so close to home for me personally.
You made the right choice. No other outcome would have been better based on the circumstances. You did the best you could and you need to be at peace with your decisions. Bless you, Sir.
When survivors share their story it helps the healing process. What a harrowing experience to go through but the fortune to make it out alive. Thoughts and prayers go out to those families who lost loved ones. 🙏
Bless you. I’m glad you are able to talk about it, and my hope is that you talk about it whenever you need to. People will listen. Our future children need to know that this happened to not only the victims/survivors; it happened to America and the whole world of peace countries. My heart goes out to you and all involved, and I will never forget, and I will always listen. ♥️
I’m so glad for you that you’re still here. This would have been so terrifying. An absolutely tragic day for so many innocent people. My heart breaks for those people who lost their lives in such a brutal way. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing story. Just goes to show that in times of peril, listening to your instincts instead of "sitting still" and "staying calm" can be what saves your life. He literally escaped by seconds.
I try to watch as many of these as I can..To be honest I could listen to the stories especially from the people who were inside the towers themselves..Amazing story and thanks for sharing with us..❤ from over the pond 🇬🇧🇮🇪
What an amazing guy. Your work colleagues were lucky to have worked with you. So genuine and lovely. Sorry for all you went through. Truly terrifying events. And sorry for all your colleagues and all other victims of this tragedy
I cannot imagine the terror that they went through… i was thinking about how it was easy to hijack airplanes those days. 2 armed people entered two different planes on the same day, one the same time. Maybe if the security on airports were better back then, things wouldn’t get to that point.
Its sad we have'nt heard about so many people liek yourself you only get to hear about a few ones on repeat .Great to see you alive and sound .Best of luck with your channel hope you have found peace
And all those who perished didn’t have a purpose in life!? Don’t ever say anything like that to someone, God isn’t even real, and you know what, if he is, he is pretty brutal!!!
@@aileenmccarthy8660 you don’t understand what I said because you don’t believe in God. I used to feel the way you feel now. God IS real. Start reading the book of John in the Bible. Open your heart to it, that’s how my eyes were opened up.
Thank you for sharing your experience that terrible day. I can’t imagine trying to cope with the tragedy and loss - it’s incredible that the choices you made that day allowed your life to be spared. I hope God has blessed you ever since and will continue to do so for the rest of your life❤
My favorite part was 8:05. I like how you brushed off PTSD, and the counseling option. Despite the good fortune of timing, you strike me as one of the more deserving survivors. I suspect you could have fought through a lot more adversity in that escape than you actually had to. 💪 Thanks for sharing!
I was 21 when the planes hit. I dont think anyone who was alive and old enough to understand what happened on that day wont recall the dread we all felt as a nation for this horrific event.
I’m was the same exact age u were when 9/11 happened in my hometown where I was still living at the time, a day I will never forget I lived in Brooklyn at the time and man you can see them buildings from miles away, that attack was unspeakable and still is to this day after 22 years ago. I still miss seeing those buildings.May all the victims rip 😞😞
Wow it's so crazy to hear these stories, well I was eight years old at the time and I still remember excactly how I watch it on live television and by the way I live in Denmark. But this tragedy impacted the world like crazy. God bless you, I'm happy that you survived and may the victims rest in peace.
I’m so glad you made the decision to leave your building and get out even when the announcement was made that your building was safe , secure and that there was nothing to worry about. So many people made the decision to stay back after feeling no immediate danger or threat to their building and sadly lost their lives. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their family. May they all find peace and may God be with them. Thank you for sharing your story with us. 🙏🏼
And those who made the announcement sadly were really trying to prevent people trampling each other, and more people getting hurt from falling debris or falling people I hate to say and they thought that it would be enough to have one tower evacuating quickly with limited routes of evacuation where they had overhangs, and they could be a little safer from falling things/ppl. Certainly is much more hectic as it was with two buildings that big with that many people all exiting at once especially in a hurry they were just trying to keep the others safe and to make more room for the ones coming out and avoid trampling each other. They probably would have told them to evacuate after the first building was largely evacuated had they had time and obviously if they knew it was going to be hit also, they would never have said that. So tragic bc so many did listen.
@@rachmunshine9474 Yes you are right and it’s also important to go with your gut instinct and assess the situation yourself before taking a decision. So many ppl were torn between staying or leaving because it never crossed their mind that it was a terrorist attack. Most of them thought it was a small airplane that crashed into the North Tower by mistake or that maybe a gas pipe had exploded and it would soon be under control.
Glad you made it out of the building, we all wish more of you had but we are all happy that anyone at all made it out. Thank you for putting your story on here, with the people who weren't born or too young to understand things like this video are helpful in showing that it wasn't just numbers that there were actual people hurt by this and it isn't just some distant memory like the Titanic is at this point.
I am moved by your remembrance, of your personal survival experience, and your honoring of those who were senselessly Lost that day. Many Blessings to You.
Thank you for sharing your story. It's amazing that because of your instinct and actions you survived. It is very hard to imagine how you feel about that day. I am glad that your well and are able to share your story with us.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was seventeen years old that day and watching it all happen from Connecticut. I cant believe it’s been 22 years. I’m so glad you were able to get out quickly and safely but I’m so sorry for what you experienced - I can only imagine how many friends and coworkers you lost that day and how hard it has been to move forward. ❤
Just want to thank you for sharing your story , WOW 😳 you was a very lucky 🙏 guy what a lucky escape you had thank god your ok , I will never forget the attacks on the twin towers, and what I was doing on that day in the 2001, all the way were I live In the UK 🇬🇧 , my heart goes out to all who lost there life's very tragic 😥 😔, thank you again sir for your story ❤ 👍🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Every year on the anniversary I listen to survivor's stories, like yours, to help honor both the survivors and the people that died that day. Thank you for posting and starting your channel.
Thank you for sharing your story. I think it's important for people to hear about what you went through on that day. I'm happy that your intuition led you to safety just in time. I'm sorry for what you went through and for the friends and coworkers you must've lost.
Thankyou for sharing ,glad you got out of elevator before the plane hit. People have shared in the first tower that when they came to 44th floor where elevators stop,elevators had fallen & some were burnt up also from the plane impact. Some horrible stories shared. And it’s great you took up counselling.
I am so thankful you came out of this tragic situation. Thank you for sharing your story. Our hearts are continually broken for all who lost their lives and all who have suffered these 22 years
Thank you for sharing this with us. I know talking about this can be hard but appreciate you honoring their memory by telling us. I still cry thinking about you and the others who actually went through this in person.
Thousands of different points of view, everything happening so naturally, but for us it's so difficult to digest, the implications of such disasters are many. Thank you for sharing your story!
Having heard so many stories from survivors, many of you all share a very common connection: Everyone was so calm given the gravity of the situation you all were placed in. I don't doubt there was a chaos at some parts and moments (I was only 11 and remember, unfortunately too well, when the news showed people jumping) but, this tragedy truly shows that public panic isn't a natural instinct we have by default but rather we can collectively work together to survive. Thank you for sharing your story and being another testament that people can do incredible things in the most horrible of times.
I did not stop to realize, until lately, because I have seen their posts throughout the years on social media- how many children lost their parents on 9/11. One I know of is a lawyer now, he unfortunately lost both of his parents in the twin towers. Another was born 2 days after, his father had gone to work at the restaurant on top of the first tower hit. Someone else, posted on Reddit about that day, she was about to turn 3, she remembers waking her dad up that morning because she wanted a bowl of cereal. He starts watching the tv with her aunt, they both frantically watch the attack unfold, this little girl's mother is working in the towers, and they cannot reach her on her phone, and she remembers their panicked reactions. So incredibly sad, I cannot imagine the horror and I just want to pray for them.
My father also survived 9/11, I believe he worked on the 97th floor, he survived because he was running 10 minutes late to work.
you cant say he survived 9/11 if he wasnt in the building survivers are people who were in the building
@@robinpedersen1191He absolutely can. Anyone in the New York area, especially around the vicinity of the towers, can be considered a survivor. There were thousands of survivors on the ground who never worked in the buildings.
@@liamb8644 witnesses
@@robinpedersen1191his father is because he worked there. Different story is people who was blocks away watching what was happening
@@robinpedersen1191first of all, who said he wasn’t in the building? He was late meaning he didn’t make it to the 97th floor, he could have been in the building. Also many people died outside from falling debris when the planes hit and again when the towers collapsed. If you were anywhere near the towers that day, and made it out with your life, they are a survivor.
Were you even born yet on 9/11? Did you watch the live coverage, do you live in NYC, NJ, or Connecticut? If you can’t answer yes to all three, your input is irrelevant
In a few seconds you took by coincidence exactly the right decisions with exactly the right timing. Incredible!
And that is exactly how fickle life is 😞
It's a good thing he got out. People were instructed to stay in their offices, as the situation was occurring in the other tower, and the South Tower was "safe." I myself would have fled.
Coincidence you say 😂
You are an interesting, strong and humble man and I’m happy you survived and shared your story.
Thank you and God Bless You and your family.
Your life hung in the balance of a few seconds. Thank you for telling your story.
So true
That 1 little voice in your head that tells you what to do when you are unsure, is the best advice in an emergency situation. I'm glad you listened to it. I'm glad you're healing.
All of these survivor stories have this one thing in common: they did not stand around waiting to be told what to do - if they were not trapped and could evacuate the building, they left right away. Every second counts.
I couldn't agree with you more 👍. In an emergency you have to use your own initiative. Unfortunately some people freeze in terror and others are in denial of what is happening as it's too much to take in. Great comment 💕
You're right, some people who were below the impact and rang their families saying they were fine, stayed at their desks and didn't get out in time.
I agree with you. But the instructions in the case of an emergency, that was seen as a fire, not a plane crashing into the building, was to stay put and wait for instructions, many people didn't have any idea what was happening and thought it was best to wait, nobody was expecting the buildings to collapse, sadly that was exactly what happened and the ones who made were those who decided to get out
In these kinds of situations, it's always a good idea to assume the worst possible scenario so you can have a motivation to save yourself.
If the situation turns out to not be dangerous, then the worse that you could get would be people laughing at you. But if the worst actually happens, then a lot of those people who would be laughing at you would either not be there anymore or be too stunned at the situation.
What a great way to honor your coworkers by sharing your experience. It’s something many of us will never forget.
Thank you for sharing your story, I feel too many people are forgetting these days.
My sister worked in the WTC consulting for Cantor Fitzgerald. She was suppose to go on a flight that day traveling for work. There was an issue with her plane ticket and she ended up staying home. My other sister worked at the Pentagon, again she happened to not be there that day. It’s strange how little events changed the outcome for some people. I am so glad you got out and your family did not lose you. May God be with all those who were lost that day and also with those who are left to remember.
I'm glad your sisters were safe. I bet that was hard for them, too, knowing what could have happened.
Your sister is lucky she had a flight that day. Everyone who was in the Cantor Fitzgerald offices perished
@@michaeldelano9233 of those there already (traders came in at seven; the tech guys came in more like nine) of the 600+ they are already at CF who died there remained 4 who survived. Three of them were burnt at varying degrees. Only one came out physically unscathed and he helped one of the burn victims down. Ari, I forget his last name. I just saw his story again the other day. I slept most of 911 this year due to a cold but a tiny part of me was relieved, and a tiny part of me felt very guilty for sleeping through the remembrances and stuff even though I have them saved on here to watch.
RUclips has definitely made up for that in the days since. Without looking for it, I’ve seen a number of these stories some of them like an hour long and I just can’t take my eyes away.
You can’t quite duplicate the stunned feeling of that day and yet when you see footage it takes you right back. #neverforget
Getting in at elevator saved your life,such a crazy event
I can’t even imagine the terror you and all victims and survivors must have experienced. We are so glad that you’re still with us. Keeping their memories alive
It's about 25% of what you're thinking. Men don't panic much.
@markwison4286
Everyone panics. When i was shot in my lung, while it was filling up with blood I was panicking. & it isn't often that i panic.
@@markwison4286 huh?
@@DefNotAdog so what you're saying is.. you don't panic much. lol
Anyone, male or female, can and will panic. The only difference is how you handle it. Do you run around frantically and fruitlessly or do you use the adrenaline to flip you into helping mode. I'm usually the latter, I try to take care of the emergency first then break down later, when it's safe to do so. (beth's mom)
I've been revisiting 9/11 footage this week. I was having a back surgery when this all happened. To this day nothing is creepier to me then falling paper and knowing al the lives lost in those moments. Just the fact you escaped without even a scratch and calmly made all the right choices I cannot imagine how that day replays at times in your mind. I am so happy that you lived to tell your story and your family didn't have to suffer that loss.
I can’t imagine being in the south tower and watching people jump out of the north. They were so close you could probably see the peoples faces.
Thanks for sharing your story sir, be well!✊🙏🏻
Imagine if all employees were trained and had parachutes
My client , Bert Upson left the second tower , prior to impact; and wrote a book ~ ' On A Clear Day '. He passed this year at the age of ninety. R.I.P.
I am so glad that there was room in the elevator for you. Sounds like you just barely missed the plane. How scary! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Your account of the events on September 11th, especially your experience evacuating the 91st floor of the South Tower just before the second plane struck, is incredibly gripping and vividly narrated. Reading it, I could truly sense the overwhelming fear and shock that you, along with countless others, must have endured that fateful day. As you described going back to your cubicle to retrieve your belongings, I found myself practically shouting at the screen, 'Don't go back, just get out of there as quickly as possible, please!' 😨🙏
Surely the Lord God has saved your life. I get so angry when I hear about the announcement in the South tower. So many more lives could have been saved. Thank you for sharing.
@spiritandlife There were approximately 3300 workers spared their lives that morning do to a technical glitch at a local church. Apparently the glitch delayed the service causing the parishioners to be late for work. .
Surely the Lord God saved their lives too. Wow! Aren't we lucky? Those poor Jumpers probably wished they had gone to church that morning. But oh well, their bodies will be resurrected soon.
I’m glad your alive sir. Thank you for telling your story. I’m 45 and I live in SC I couldn’t image what it must have felt like to be there
He’s so precious, I thoroughly appreciate the courage to tell this story! I pray you have an abundance of peace and joy for years to come! 🙏🏽❤️
You seem like such a sweet man I hate that this tragedy happened. You remind me of my grandfather whom I miss dearly. I hope life is much better for you now🩵
I'm glad you decided to share your story now. It must have been an overwhelming sense of relief to finally share this with us. So many lives were lost that day and we all will never know what happened to so many that perished. It touches me deeply and profoundly and cuts so deep what happened that day, and has changed our Country forever 😔
I would argue the 9/11 terror attacks not only changed your country, but it altered the course of the world. The repercussions of those events on that day rippled across the globe.
@The-Great-Brindian Obviously. I'm speaking from my own life experiences of being an American, and having always lived here in the US. I was born in 1960 and at the time living in the Pueblo projects in East Los Angeles during the Watts Riots, military tanks rolled thru our neighborhood. I didn't understand or could comprehend what was going on as a young child. However, I did witness a man being shot in cold blood while he and many others were looting the corner market. Horrific!! I will never forget that image as a young girl. 😥My point is that we as a country have never experienced terrorism of this magnitude on our own soil. Many tragedies transpire across the globe 🌎 Needless atrocities. And it is sickening!! It has just never been so close to home for me personally.
You made the right choice. No other outcome would have been better based on the circumstances. You did the best you could and you need to be at peace with your decisions. Bless you, Sir.
Nice bike dude, thank God you made it.
When survivors share their story it helps the healing process. What a harrowing experience to go through but the fortune to make it out alive. Thoughts and prayers go out to those families who lost loved ones. 🙏
What a harrowing story! So happy you survived to share your story! I can’t imagine the panic your family must have felt!!
Thank you for recalling and sharing. Let us never forget.
Glad you made it out alive. Love to you, just one human to another…I’m so sorry you had to endure that. Blessings to you.
Oh god man. Bless you. I had to stop this five times and walk away. Bless you.
You are a beautiful man. What a soulful, devastating time you’ve been through. May God bless you & your family.
Absolutely incredible that you survived. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
i can see the day replaying in his eyes 5 mins in, emotional recall is so vivid
Angels were with you that day. Thank you for your story ❤
So glad you took the time to share your story! We are so happy you escaped!!!
You are a special person to have lived thru that and remain such a calm presence. Thank you for sharing your story.
Breathtaking story! Thank you for sharing it with us. Good to see you 22 years later. Never forget! 🇺🇸
What an amazing escape, thank you for sharing your story
Thanks
Bless you. I’m glad you are able to talk about it, and my hope is that you talk about it whenever you need to. People will listen. Our future children need to know that this happened to not only the victims/survivors; it happened to America and the whole world of peace countries. My heart goes out to you and all involved, and I will never forget, and I will always listen. ♥️
Thank you for sharing your story, sorry about your co-workers Rest in Peace to all the innocent victims that day
I’m so glad for you that you’re still here. This would have been so terrifying. An absolutely tragic day for so many innocent people. My heart breaks for those people who lost their lives in such a brutal way. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! What a well told story of survival. So proud you made it and I hope you continue to enjoy peace in your life.
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your story man. I can’t imagine the pain you must deal with.
Amazing story. Just goes to show that in times of peril, listening to your instincts instead of "sitting still" and "staying calm" can be what saves your life. He literally escaped by seconds.
I try to watch as many of these as I can..To be honest I could listen to the stories especially from the people who were inside the towers themselves..Amazing story and thanks for sharing with us..❤ from over the pond 🇬🇧🇮🇪
I'm so glad you're OK and it's brave to share.
Love to you and your family from England 🇬🇧 and a fellow bike rider! X
What an amazing guy. Your work colleagues were lucky to have worked with you. So genuine and lovely. Sorry for all you went through. Truly terrifying events.
And sorry for all your colleagues and all other victims of this tragedy
I cannot imagine the terror that they went through… i was thinking about how it was easy to hijack airplanes those days. 2 armed people entered two different planes on the same day, one the same time. Maybe if the security on airports were better back then, things wouldn’t get to that point.
Its sad we have'nt heard about so many people liek yourself you only get to hear about a few ones on repeat .Great to see you alive and sound .Best of luck with your channel hope you have found peace
It’s no mistake that you’re alive. God has a purpose for your life! I’m glad you’re safe
And all those who perished didn’t have a purpose in life!? Don’t ever say anything like that to someone, God isn’t even real, and you know what, if he is, he is pretty brutal!!!
@@aileenmccarthy8660 you don’t understand what I said because you don’t believe in God. I used to feel the way you feel now. God IS real. Start reading the book of John in the Bible. Open your heart to it, that’s how my eyes were opened up.
Thank you for sharing. We don't realize how fast everything can be taken away. We all need to live better
You made good decisions and saved your own life!!
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I revive that morning with your story.
Soo sad, I'm sorry.
I was at home and I was so scared.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. God bless you
Glad to have you with us.😊
Thank you for sharing your experience that terrible day. I can’t imagine trying to cope with the tragedy and loss - it’s incredible that the choices you made that day allowed your life to be spared. I hope God has blessed you ever since and will continue to do so for the rest of your life❤
Peace my brother. Thank you for courageously sharing your experience.
My favorite part was 8:05. I like how you brushed off PTSD, and the counseling option.
Despite the good fortune of timing, you strike me as one of the more deserving survivors.
I suspect you could have fought through a lot more adversity in that escape than you actually had to. 💪
Thanks for sharing!
I was 21 when the planes hit. I dont think anyone who was alive and old enough to understand what happened on that day wont recall the dread we all felt as a nation for this horrific event.
I’m was the same exact age u were when 9/11 happened in my hometown where I was still living at the time, a day I will never forget I lived in Brooklyn at the time and man you can see them buildings from miles away, that attack was unspeakable and still is to this day after 22 years ago. I still miss seeing those buildings.May all the victims rip 😞😞
Thank you for sharing. It certainly was a day that changed the world and I'll never forget it.
Wow it's so crazy to hear these stories, well I was eight years old at the time and I still remember excactly how I watch it on live television and by the way I live in Denmark. But this tragedy impacted the world like crazy. God bless you, I'm happy that you survived and may the victims rest in peace.
Thank you for your testimony
I’m so glad you made the decision to leave your building and get out even when the announcement was made that your building was safe , secure and that there was nothing to worry about.
So many people made the decision to stay back after feeling no immediate danger or threat to their building and sadly lost their lives. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their family. May they all find peace and may God be with them.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. 🙏🏼
And those who made the announcement sadly were really trying to prevent people trampling each other, and more people getting hurt from falling debris or falling people I hate to say and they thought that it would be enough to have one tower evacuating quickly with limited routes of evacuation where they had overhangs, and they could be a little safer from falling things/ppl.
Certainly is much more hectic as it was with two buildings that big with that many people all exiting at once especially in a hurry they were just trying to keep the others safe and to make more room for the ones coming out and avoid trampling each other. They probably would have told them to evacuate after the first building was largely evacuated had they had time and obviously if they knew it was going to be hit also, they would never have said that. So tragic bc so many did listen.
@@rachmunshine9474 Yes you are right and it’s also important to go with your gut instinct and assess the situation yourself before taking a decision. So many ppl were torn between staying or leaving because it never crossed their mind that it was a terrorist attack. Most of them thought it was a small airplane that crashed into the North Tower by mistake or that maybe a gas pipe had exploded and it would soon be under control.
Glad you made it out of the building, we all wish more of you had but we are all happy that anyone at all made it out. Thank you for putting your story on here, with the people who weren't born or too young to understand things like this video are helpful in showing that it wasn't just numbers that there were actual people hurt by this and it isn't just some distant memory like the Titanic is at this point.
I am moved by your remembrance, of your personal survival experience, and your honoring of those who were senselessly Lost that day. Many Blessings to You.
Thank you for sharing your story. It's amazing that because of your instinct and actions you survived. It is very hard to imagine how you feel about that day. I am glad that your well and are able to share your story with us.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was seventeen years old that day and watching it all happen from Connecticut. I cant believe it’s been 22 years. I’m so glad you were able to get out quickly and safely but I’m so sorry for what you experienced - I can only imagine how many friends and coworkers you lost that day and how hard it has been to move forward. ❤
TRhank you, Mechravi, for sharing your story. I like the simple and straightforward way you tell it.
I’m glad you were divinely guided to get out that day. It wasn’t your time to go. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏
Just want to thank you for sharing your story , WOW 😳 you was a very lucky 🙏 guy what a lucky escape you had thank god your ok , I will never forget the attacks on the twin towers, and what I was doing on that day in the 2001, all the way were I live In the UK 🇬🇧 , my heart goes out to all who lost there life's very tragic 😥 😔, thank you again sir for your story ❤ 👍🙏
Glad you are able to live your life and appreciate the life you have. God bless
Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your losses.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Every year on the anniversary I listen to survivor's stories, like yours, to help honor both the survivors and the people that died that day. Thank you for posting and starting your channel.
You ancestors were watching over you!! God bless!💖
Thanks for sharing Sir. God bless you
Thank you for honoring your coworkers. We’re very grateful to hear you’re doing well.
Thank you for sharing your story. I think it's important for people to hear about what you went through on that day. I'm happy that your intuition led you to safety just in time. I'm sorry for what you went through and for the friends and coworkers you must've lost.
Wow. If had taken the stairs, he probably would not have survived.
Awesome story! You evidently made all the right moves and didn't hesitate or panic. Your an inspiration to others!
Thankyou for sharing ,glad you got out of elevator before the plane hit.
People have shared in the first tower that when they came to 44th floor where elevators stop,elevators had fallen & some were burnt up also from the plane impact.
Some horrible stories shared. And it’s great you took up counselling.
I am so thankful you came out of this tragic situation. Thank you for sharing your story. Our hearts are continually broken for all who lost their lives and all who have suffered these 22 years
Thank you for sharing this with us. I know talking about this can be hard but appreciate you honoring their memory by telling us. I still cry thinking about you and the others who actually went through this in person.
Thousands of different points of view, everything happening so naturally, but for us it's so difficult to digest, the implications of such disasters are many. Thank you for sharing your story!
Amen Sir. God bless u with more meaningful life. ❤
Thank you, sir, for sharing your story. 😌
Having heard so many stories from survivors, many of you all share a very common connection: Everyone was so calm given the gravity of the situation you all were placed in.
I don't doubt there was a chaos at some parts and moments (I was only 11 and remember, unfortunately too well, when the news showed people jumping) but, this tragedy truly shows that public panic isn't a natural instinct we have by default but rather we can collectively work together to survive. Thank you for sharing your story and being another testament that people can do incredible things in the most horrible of times.
Thank you very much for telling your 9/11 story.
Thank you for sharing your story. We must never forget what happened that day.
Wow! Thank you for telling your story. So glad you made it. Your decisions that day were right on. Saved your life.
Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
GOD bless you!
Thanks for sharing the Sept 11th story of how you survived the tragedy at the world trade centre.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your story man, grettings from Peru.
I am so sorry you had to live this carnage, God bless you Sir.
Thanks for sharing, you are a very kind man and very blessed. No doubt there was divine power guiding you in a timely manner to get out that day.
I am glad you escaped!
Thank you for sharing. I am very happy that more survivors are feeling comfortable telling their stories.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Thanks for your Story. Glad you made it out👍✌️
I did not stop to realize, until lately, because I have seen their posts throughout the years on social media- how many children lost their parents on 9/11. One I know of is a lawyer now, he unfortunately lost both of his parents in the twin towers. Another was born 2 days after, his father had gone to work at the restaurant on top of the first tower hit. Someone else, posted on Reddit about that day, she was about to turn 3, she remembers waking her dad up that morning because she wanted a bowl of cereal. He starts watching the tv with her aunt, they both frantically watch the attack unfold, this little girl's mother is working in the towers, and they cannot reach her on her phone, and she remembers their panicked reactions. So incredibly sad, I cannot imagine the horror and I just want to pray for them.
Thank you for sharing. Im glad you are here and doing ok. ❣️
Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤
thank you for sharing your story.