Bruce, with a lung condition, was not supposed to be in the towers, but he chose to go. The people who saved Will were asked several times to leave him due to the fire, but they chose to stay. How much better the world would be if we choose to do the harder thing, the kinder thing.
I came here for a 9/11 story but I’m leaving feeling inspired and emboldened to continue fighting through this very dark place I’m in. As a single mom who’s daughter just got diagnosis with a serious illness there are times I just want everything to end. But Will makes me feel like there is always light at the end of the tunnel and I just need to keep going to get through it. Thank you William ❤️
You hang in their! I will be praying for you and your daughter! Back in the early 2000’s i thought i was living the dream, got married, had good jobs, built our first home and the only thing missing was a child in our marriage. After testing we found out that it was me that had the issue, this day was the turning point in my life. So the wife and i got divorced, lost our new home and i had to move in with my parents in 2008. Well in 2010 i had a bad spinal injury that left my legs paralyzed until after surgeries and many years of therapy i am able to walk a little, I’m disabled now and then i lost my dad in 2012 to cancer and my mental health was spiraling down, i had many day’s of thinking about ending the mental and extreme physical pain i was experiencing but i hung in their and im still suffering to this day. The only thing that keeps me here is my mom and my sister because i have to help take care of them because they are in bad health as well. Its 2021 and I’m 48 and my life has not started over, I’m still living with my mom. You can do this, you have to stay mentally healthy for your daughter! You keep your head held high!!!
Don’t forget you’re not a bad person, you’re a human being who is beautiful, perfect and wonderful and your comment shows how big your heart is. I can’t even imagine or comprehend how much you love your daughter. I know you want everything to end as I’ve dealt with a lot of of depression and circumstances like my sister being disabled, but I just want to send some sort of energy to you to remember how truly great you are, how much you are a gift to the world and you’re absolutely not alone. I’m sending prayers and so much energy to you and your family
This story always makes me think…. How many people survived for hours, hoping someone would come save them, and aren’t here today to tell their story. I get chills thinking about everyone who had such a crazy story that day that will never be able to tell their loved ones. 😔💔
Thats so weird that you said that cuz i was just thinking the same thing before reading comments. Like. Imagine the sad, horrible, awful, tragic stories we wud hear from those who had to jump or died under rubble. 💔
If my child died in that situation, knowing exactly how he suffered would be worse for me. It would haunt my every minute. I would prefer not to know the details. Some of those that lost someone that got no direct info imagine that somehow they got out injured and survived but due to trauma, have amnesia and will return one day. It's false hope, but it's hope nonetheless.
I’ve been listening to a bunch of these stories of survivors and I’ve found myself thinking about what the other survivors were doing and where they were at during the timeline of each new survivor story I hear. It really brings to life a city full of people experiencing this. And then fitting in my own experience watching this on TV. What an insane day. I always want to remember these people and the ones that didn’t make it.
Thanks Will I needed that. I am a child abuse survivor and deal with PTSD. It's been 30+ years and still I get bitten by that darkness. I also deal with epilepsy, and my happiness now comes from being seizure free for 2+ years. I was having seizures so often that I couldn't live alone, cook, watch fireworks, or check out Christmas lights. Now as of August I live alone in a one bedroom, I cook, I take the bus. That darkness ate me alive while my seizures were an every day several times a day occurrence. The one thing that got me out of bed every day was my cat. Yup a cat. Now I have many days where I do more than just roll out of bed to feed her. I see some light at the end of my tunnel. ( I received a VNS implant, and it stopped my seizures along side my meds.)
I had 2 cats a brother and sister and for 15 years they were the only reason I didn't paint the walls with my brain. Sorry for the rough detail but honesty isn't always pretty.
I had 2 cats a brother and sister and for 15 years they were the only reason I didn't paint the walls with my brain. Sorry for the rough detail but honesty isn't always pretty.
If there's anybody watching this feeling like they can't handle life or feeling angry or have suicidal thoughts , struggling with drugs or alcohol or PTSD . First thing is you are not alone. You are loved. Please go to the hospital and tell them how your feeling . There is help for you. Please reach out for help. Life is hard right now. Sending you gentle hug's 🙏🕊️💖🙏
People ask this gentleman why he thinks he was saved on 9/11. After hearing him speak and what he had to say and his continued efforts to save anybody going through a tough time, I think we have our answer. What an amazing gentlemen and American 🇺🇸
I came across the video and immediately clicked because I’ve known about Will’s story and his sergeant for years now. For the last 5 years ish, on the anniversary of 9/11 I watch their movie WTC. & every year I cry. I myself am a New Yorker & I was only 7 when it all happened so I’ve carried that pain with me. Michael Peña’s portrayal of Will made and still makes me cry like a baby. But this video was so needed and such a blessing to hear wise words of courage and hope to fight through the battles of life & look forward to each sunrise 🌅 Will reminds us how beautiful it is to be healthy and live. Thank You so much Will. Truly an honor.
WoW...for the past 20 years, when I saw the movie in the theater in the scene where Dom told them he was dying and took our his gun, I thought he was trying to end his own suffering and possibly be his way of making it "easier" for the others (which I would have completely understood in this circumstance), he was actually sending a signal in last ditch effort to try to get them all help, with his last breath.. God I hope they can forgive my ignorance and naivety. God bless those men.
Dom went in a Hero, he left a Hero. One of the most heartrending parts of a heartrending movie. I lose it every year when I watch this movie on 9/11. When Dom tells Willie he loves him.......
I know this is very insignificant to the events that went down on 9/11 but thank you so much to the UA-cam algorithm for showing this video. It somehow knew that I really needed to hear this tonight where everything was so dark, my life has been in the dark for so long. And for me to hear this amazing person testimony… talk about destiny. I’ve been praying for clarity, peace and signs. And this video was very much that…. 🙏😭😭😭
He came from America to America. America is just One continent but for some kinda political reasons it was Splitted up into several pieces, 🤦♀️ people from North America keep claiming that they are just the Americans though🤷 By they way, it's Colombia not Columbia. Anyway, as a Colombian, I am really glad that this guy and his boss were able to make out the rubble.
I will never as long as I live forget this interview. Will, I don't even know how to say in words how deeply this has touched me. I will honestly take your words, and lessons of life, and survival with me until I take my last breath. My father committed suicide many years ago, and I often felt like a part of me went with him that day and it has taken me several years to finally start living again. My father was only 39 years old at the time of his death and I like you understand the importance of life. and how short, and precious it really is. I have been in sort of a dark place since Covid, and I was looking for some inspiration and there you were. You are a beacon of light in an often dark world, and you are a national treasure. Thank you for sharing your story of survival. as it means so much to me, and thousands of others who have struggled. You ended with asking God if you did good enough on your second chance... Not to worry Will... You did good enough, you really, really did. RIP to all involved with 9/11/2001 May you never be forgotten.
When Will stopped his story to say: “if you are going through substance abuse or are in a dark place and thinking of giving up- think of all the people you’d be letting down, yourself and allll those other people….remember that you are loved”. That helped. This man is just constantly helping people, even in the middle of recounting a horrible, traumatic incident- he’s still stopping to think of others. Whether it’s by mentioning the full names and personalities of his lost colleagues, or sending messages to strangers, like the one above that helped me from across an ocean- this man is constantly thinking of others.
William Jimeno's story is a truly heart touching story. How he and his Sergeant John McLaughlin survived under the rubble of the WTC being crushed by thousands of pounds of pressure on their bodies is nothing short of a miracle. God Bless you and John McLaughlin for your courage and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends of your fallen colleagues who unfortunately did not survive when the towers collapsed.
I've listened to his story many, many times, and it's still just as captivating as the first time. Not only is he a very smart and enlightened man, he's a good man. I'm so glad that he had the selflessness to share what he's been through and most importantly, his insights on how he dealt with his trauma. So valuable. He also said some things that I had never considered before, such as how if he doesn't get help for his PTSD, the terrorists will live on through him, continuing to torment the next generation. That's very powerful.
At last…a face to the real jimeno….I have watched the video World Trade Center many times featuring the two officers buried in the rubble after the towers fell….. I realise that this video has been around a while but while I’m watching it I feel so connected with these two port authority police men that it would be a miracle if they were rescued! It’s a true story of how Americans stood together on that awful day! I wish you and your family a safe and happy life…..love and hugs to you all that lost loved ones…..The World Will never Forget. X
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you can breathe and you got to see your kids grow up. Scott is struggling with his lungs so bad. I hope you two are still close. That's family man. It's a shame it took that event to bring this country together and it's a shame that all faded away. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for making this series of 9-11 stories. I continue to be humbled, awed, and inspired by the heroism and selflessness of those interviewed and the people they describe. In this time of so much division we all need to remember what it is to be human and American.
Will, thank you for your inspiration and hope. Thank you for making your story relatable to us, that we all have our own version of a tower collapse in our own lives. Your message of love is truly beautiful. I am so impressed with your patriotism, sense of service and gratitude. As a Marine and former deputy, when you mentioned the Marines showing up, I lost it. That was just amazing. God bless, brother, God bless your family! As long as we say their names, they continue to live. Semper Fidelis.
Isn't that where he was with his boss and the other man ended up shooting himself is that the same movie I'm trying to watch them all now i remember that day well
Hard to know whether that version was "Hollywood" or not, but according to Jimeno in this video, the officer who shot his gun shot it in the air to let people know they were there. I haven't seen the movie. I kind of overdosed for a while there from seeing that footage so many times and all of those documentaries, but maybe I'll try to watch it this weekend... I was working at Rockefeller Center at the time and had previously worked at the WTC, so needless to say, I will definitely NEVER FORGET!!!
@@mimithemermaid3860 wow thank you so much i was working at applied card systems which was cross country bank credit cards in collections im in WV but we happened to be calling ny that day and i spoke to a lady that was watching either from her apartment or work but either way she had a clear view and told me when the 2nd plane hit i talked to her for over 30 minutes. I think we will all remember where and what we were doing at that exact moment. I like talking to people about this and I'm not sure why in so drown to this after 20 yrs but there is something that will not let me lay these stories down its almost telling me to be ready idk I can't explain it. With all thats going on in the world its very scary to even go out sometimes
How proud his children must be of their father. My dad was a firefighter for 42 yrs - it ended his life at 63 so my children lost so very much with a granddad and it kills me that he didn't see his grandkids grow up or my young son. I have need my dad so much over these years without him but he was the bravest person I have ever met and the stories that I heard after his death have given me great comfort. I am so thankful that this wonderful man has seen his children grow up.
I’m so terribly sorry for your pain and loss. Your dad sounds like an incredible man. I’m sure parts of him live on in his grandchildren. You’ll see him again.. ❤️
My dad was lucky to retire after 32 years, but he did not escape unscathed. His back, knees, and now Parkinsons disease, which is 30% more common in firefighters. He's the most amazing man I know, one who would have done exactly the same as Jimeno and gone in there knowing he very well may never come out. I'm sorry for your loss. I know I will be lost without my dad whenever his time comes, but he has instilled all things good inside me that I am passing on to my children, especially his sense of duty.
I loved how pro America he was and the advice he gave was excellent. I also appreciated him opening up about his ptsd. Overall so grateful for this man
I am absolutely blown away by you, Mr. Will. You are a true hero in your own special way. I am so happy that you were able to see your second daughter born. Your strength , dedication, and love of your family and country showed those cowards that Americans are more resilient than any of their hate. Love and blessings to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on such a tragic day. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your friends, and other first responders. I truly hope you and your family are healthy and happy. ❤
I remember watching the movie. It was wonderful listening to your story. Your story is very inspirational. As someone who was at the Pentagon on 9/11 and in recovery from drug addiction. It gave a new perception of not given up on yourself and you are not along. Thank you for sharing you story.
These stories are so important! I recall that day vividly from the safety of my home in CA, though a lot of those lost on the planes were from my area. But the details and memories of what they saw and who they saw before they died, has got to be welcome knowledge for the families. I hope all who were in Manhattan and the Pentagon or even in a grounded plane tell what they recall from that day. It’s a history we must not forget.❤️🇺🇸💙
Watching this for the first time with my 10 year old...I will NEVER FORGET...I want her to know that even through all the EVIL our country came together and pray one day we get back to that... back to being proud and loving and helping each other ... God Bless
Officer Jimeno ... your bravery is equal to heroism. I truly enjoyed you portrayed in the movie: WORLD TRADE CENTER. What you endured buried in the rubble is unimaginable. You and your beautiful family continue to take care of yourselves and each other. Stay well and blessed!
I keep coming back to these incredible stories and one thing that continues to amaze me is the stories told about those that weren’t so lucky. We’re very fortunate to be able to hear of the heroics from not only survivors but some of the victims as well. I would imagine the families of these victims are blessed to be able to hear about their last moments and how heroic they were that day as well. Truly amazing, thank you for your service and bravery sir. Hope retirement is treating you and your family well.
the part about how the effects of ptsd let the trrsts reach the next generation made my jaw drop. what an insightful man, I hope everyone can hear his wisdom and his story. thank you sir!
I bet Will hates concrete to this day. Man talk about some serious on-site training. Imagine how strong of a person he is because of this. What a breath-taking incredible story! I couldn’t stop listening
Holy moly your story of resilience and positivity is so moving. I thank you for your bravery in your heroism that day and story of survival to now. I can relate to moving forward with PTSD. Circumstances are not even comparable, apples and oranges, but I was in a major car accident where my car was the one that flipped across 6 lanes of a major Southern California freeway. Fortunately, physically I was ok for the most part, but absolutely terrified. I also had to have the mindset of I'm not going to let fear win. I was terrified of driving, but 3 days after the accident, I got in my rental car, bruised up and banged up and drove over an hour in Los Angeles traffic to pick up my son, who is an Army soldier, from the airport for him to get married 3 days later. If my son can fight for our country I sure as hell was going to work through my fear of driving. I will say though it did take me a few years to get anwhere near that particular freeway without shaking. Everyday is a blessing and I don't take any day for granted. God bless you and your family. Thank you again for your words of encouragement for getting through your darkest days. I hope your words help a lot of people.
Mr. Jimeno, if you see this, I can't express what I'm feeling right now. What you went through and now you're reaching out to me? It's just inexpressible! Thanks so much!!
Not only is Will inspiring, but you can see through his story telling skill exactly where and what it was like. He also right that millions suffer with darkness and seeing the sunlight is hope!!
There was a strange air in America those days. No airplanes were allowed to fly. It was quiet, the skies were very clear. There was nothing on tv except the recovery, not there was any desire to watch anything. No sports played any games. Slowly some shows started coming on tv. It was a dark time.
Thank you Will, I now have another hero in my life to work towards being a better man. What he endured is so horrific, but lime he said," if we take a negitive experiance and change within ours selves, we can make the possitive to give back to multitudes and that's were the mirical happens. Not letting terror & fear keep us from enjoying life!! Thank you all for this and god bless!! 🤗🤙🇺🇸🗽🌃
You can tell he is still haunted by his experience (understandably so). I pray for his continued strength and healing. I pray he continues to share his story because it’s so moving and impactful.
They only had seconds to get to that elevator shaft until the tower toppled them. Then the second tower came down and they had to endure that too. What an incredible story of survival and inspirational words of wisdom by Will Jimeno, a true American hero.
Maybe they meant thumbs down to the situation probably someone older who doesn’t understand likes.or someone saying thumbs down to the quality. Or the enemy even you never know.
Thank you for sharing this day, we promise to never forget. ♥️🇺🇸 I hope your book will be a huge success and if there is a audio version, you’ll be narrating your book. You are amazing!!
I needed inspiration right now. I live in alaska, about to lose my home and have no prospects of a place to go, I have two young boys, I just got laid off as a at a special needs/low income preschool, I have severe heath issues and I don't know what tomorrow will bring... This story makes me hopeful. God bless this man. Stories like this make you appreciate the little things.
Wow, i could not take my eyes off tv hypnotized by the fall of the towers so all day and night I didn’t leave the tv. I just had to I don’t know why. I feel the same with these stories. Well done and. Thank You Very Much for the mental health advice I will keep it in mind.
We thought our son was in the Towers that morning. God and my son's love of old people kept him out of Manhattan that day. It's wonderful you survived believing in yourself. I admire the Port Authority Police and other workers every time I see them on the job or hear about them.
You are a hero to those in that dark place those that watched this will do their best to get out of their dark place and love themselves again thank you and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AMEN THANK GOD YOU SURVIVED 🙏
Very powerful words and a very compelling and inspiring story. I really really love how he talks about healing, all of us having a darkness, all of us being able to relate to one another in our dark days, and the way he explains things. He was definitely blessed with the gift for gab!
I've spent alot of time as a young teen and young adult learning about 9/11 listening to the stories and watching the footage I was 9 months old on 9/11 my mom has told me I was in my walker while she got my brother ready for preschool when the news came on. And I think for me is that I was alive for the worst attack on America but I can't remember that day. I believe it's my duty to remember the fallen and listen to such inspiring stories.❤❤
Will Jimeno you are an absolute inspiration to so many people. 9/11 was the darkest day America has ever seen. You are alive and lived for a reason. Share this story forever because that's what you are meant to do. You are a freaking hero man and I'm tearing up just typing this. God bless you and all those men who unfortunately didn't make it. But you did so you could share this story for decades to come. Thank you for your service to our country! You are a blessing brother. Thank you for everything will jimeno!
WOW! Thank you for sharing your story. This is one of the miracles of that day. You were smart and insightful and saved your life and McLaughlin’s life. I can’t even imagine what you all endured that day. Love life!
Your story is amazing. I know it wasn't for you, I can't imagine what that must have been like going through that. But you are a hero and I'm so happy you came out of that awful day. My birthday is 9/11...I turned 10 that day. It doesn't matter how old you were you remember that day. I remember the exact moment my teacher and my class got the news. It was also the first time I saw my dad cry. He said to me what has this world come to? Why would someone do something so horrific. He's military or was, he got out when I was born. He wanted to go back in when 9/11 happened, but his age stopped him (and his back lol) Thank you for your service and thank you for telling your story. I watched your movie and it was amazing, lots of crying
He is a real life superhero and so are all those in his story. If it were just a film we would say it's unbelievable. He has a lovely spirit and has given so many gems here..
When he said stop watching all the news, I applauded him. That is great advice right there. I didn't realize that that movie is based on his story. Thank you for sharing your story. Never Forget. Also I do have anxiety about a lot of things ranging from mass shootings, to physical health, to the future in general and this video definitely helped. Thank you. ❤️
Hes a hero. This guy made me realize my own traumas. My own darkness I didnt even realize Im dealing with. Thank you Will. And btw. I will be buying your book.
Wow Will! Absolutely most interesting story of all of them. Incredible! Only yesterday I was listening to Scott telling his, and then halfway through yours, I realised that you were the trapped person he was speaking of! You filled in all the missing parts. I thought they were digging in the pile. Now I know how you were where you were. I was a bit confused, as I heard nobody was found alive in the pile. You most certainly was saved so that you could tell this story! How you explained all the things is very important to all of us. You have learned a lot from your life! I must save this, and get a copy of your book, too. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and help. I'm sure you must have amazing children and they have a really good dad. They will always be proud of you as they go through their lives. Now I must look for your sergeants story. I hope he survived. I have just spent the last week watching all the interviews with survivors, and still have more to go, but I doubt there will be any that hold more of messages than yours, somehow. I wish you good health and a happy life. I'm so glad that you made it!
Thank you, Will for telling us your story. It really moved me. I loved when you were given a drink of water. And I don't know you but I love your soul and really want to read your book
Bruce, with a lung condition, was not supposed to be in the towers, but he chose to go.
The people who saved Will were asked several times to leave him due to the fire, but they chose to stay.
How much better the world would be if we choose to do the harder thing, the kinder thing.
I came here for a 9/11 story but I’m leaving feeling inspired and emboldened to continue fighting through this very dark place I’m in. As a single mom who’s daughter just got diagnosis with a serious illness there are times I just want everything to end. But Will makes me feel like there is always light at the end of the tunnel and I just need to keep going to get through it. Thank you William ❤️
I'll keep you in my prayers.i truly hope everything works out for you,and your family.
You hang in their! I will be praying for you and your daughter!
Back in the early 2000’s i thought i was living the dream, got married, had good jobs, built our first home and the only thing missing was a child in our marriage. After testing we found out that it was me that had the issue, this day was the turning point in my life. So the wife and i got divorced, lost our new home and i had to move in with my parents in 2008. Well in 2010 i had a bad spinal injury that left my legs paralyzed until after surgeries and many years of therapy i am able to walk a little, I’m disabled now and then i lost my dad in 2012 to cancer and my mental health was spiraling down, i had many day’s of thinking about ending the mental and extreme physical pain i was experiencing but i hung in their and im still suffering to this day. The only thing that keeps me here is my mom and my sister because i have to help take care of them because they are in bad health as well. Its 2021 and I’m 48 and my life has not started over, I’m still living with my mom.
You can do this, you have to stay mentally healthy for your daughter! You keep your head held high!!!
@@mp5kfisher241 all the best to you!. hang on in there, you can do it 😊
Don’t forget you’re not a bad person, you’re a human being who is beautiful, perfect and wonderful and your comment shows how big your heart is. I can’t even imagine or comprehend how much you love your daughter. I know you want everything to end as I’ve dealt with a lot of of depression and circumstances like my sister being disabled, but I just want to send some sort of energy to you to remember how truly great you are, how much you are a gift to the world and you’re absolutely not alone. I’m sending prayers and so much energy to you and your family
K Sc ♥️
Dominic Pezzulo is my cousin- thank you for sharing this story❤️
Sorry for your loss
Wow! Really how are you related to him?
I'm so sorry for your family's loss of a brave man.
One of the most incredible stories I’ve ever heard. This man is made entirely of the right stuff. Rip to all those who died on 9/11
This guy is a sweet guy, a hero and a freaking badass. Thank you for living to tell this story. God bless you!!!!!
This story always makes me think…. How many people survived for hours, hoping someone would come save them, and aren’t here today to tell their story. I get chills thinking about everyone who had such a crazy story that day that will never be able to tell their loved ones. 😔💔
I’ve read that a bunch did, and were calling out, but were never found
Thats so weird that you said that cuz i was just thinking the same thing before reading comments. Like. Imagine the sad, horrible, awful, tragic stories we wud hear from those who had to jump or died under rubble. 💔
If my child died in that situation, knowing exactly how he suffered would be worse for me. It would haunt my every minute. I would prefer not to know the details. Some of those that lost someone that got no direct info imagine that somehow they got out injured and survived but due to trauma, have amnesia and will return one day. It's false hope, but it's hope nonetheless.
Or the people who died instantly never knowing what happened when the plane hit the first tower. One second they’re alive the next gone forever
I was thinking the exact same thing.
I’m not a super religious person, but you are doing God’s work. Teaching people to care for others and to care about themselves. 🙏🏻 you are an angel.
This is what a true hero looks like. I cannot imagine all that he went through. God bless him and his family.
I love this guy. You go left , you go right, you never know … make a decision
I’ve been listening to a bunch of these stories of survivors and I’ve found myself thinking about what the other survivors were doing and where they were at during the timeline of each new survivor story I hear. It really brings to life a city full of people experiencing this. And then fitting in my own experience watching this on TV. What an insane day. I always want to remember these people and the ones that didn’t make it.
Thanks Will I needed that. I am a child abuse survivor and deal with PTSD. It's been 30+ years and still I get bitten by that darkness. I also deal with epilepsy, and my happiness now comes from being seizure free for 2+ years. I was having seizures so often that I couldn't live alone, cook, watch fireworks, or check out Christmas lights. Now as of August I live alone in a one bedroom, I cook, I take the bus.
That darkness ate me alive while my seizures were an every day several times a day occurrence. The one thing that got me out of bed every day was my cat. Yup a cat. Now I have many days where I do more than just roll out of bed to feed her. I see some light at the end of my tunnel. ( I received a VNS implant, and it stopped my seizures along side my meds.)
What a wonderful story of more than survival! So proud and happy for you!
So sorry you have to deal with that.
@Toodaman Thank you so much!
I had 2 cats a brother and sister and for 15 years they were the only reason I didn't paint the walls with my brain. Sorry for the rough detail but honesty isn't always pretty.
I had 2 cats a brother and sister and for 15 years they were the only reason I didn't paint the walls with my brain. Sorry for the rough detail but honesty isn't always pretty.
If there's anybody watching this feeling like they can't handle life or feeling angry or have suicidal thoughts , struggling with drugs or alcohol or PTSD . First thing is you are not alone. You are loved. Please go to the hospital and tell them how your feeling . There is help for you. Please reach out for help. Life is hard right now. Sending you gentle hug's 🙏🕊️💖🙏
People ask this gentleman why he thinks he was saved on 9/11. After hearing him speak and what he had to say and his continued efforts to save anybody going through a tough time, I think we have our answer. What an amazing gentlemen and American 🇺🇸
Yet another warm, articulate New Yorker....beautiful story. respect NYPD and FD...
I came across the video and immediately clicked because I’ve known about Will’s story and his sergeant for years now. For the last 5 years ish, on the anniversary of 9/11 I watch their movie WTC. & every year I cry. I myself am a New Yorker & I was only 7 when it all happened so I’ve carried that pain with me. Michael Peña’s portrayal of Will made and still makes me cry like a baby. But this video was so needed and such a blessing to hear wise words of courage and hope to fight through the battles of life & look forward to each sunrise 🌅 Will reminds us how beautiful it is to be healthy and live. Thank You so much Will. Truly an honor.
WoW...for the past 20 years, when I saw the movie in the theater in the scene where Dom told them he was dying and took our his gun, I thought he was trying to end his own suffering and possibly be his way of making it "easier" for the others (which I would have completely understood in this circumstance), he was actually sending a signal in last ditch effort to try to get them all help, with his last breath.. God I hope they can forgive my ignorance and naivety. God bless those men.
I thought the same exact thing. I don’t think they show him shoot at the hole in the movie so don’t feel bad.
Dom went in a Hero, he left a Hero. One of the most heartrending parts of a heartrending movie. I lose it every year when I watch this movie on 9/11. When Dom tells Willie he loves him.......
I know this is very insignificant to the events that went down on 9/11 but thank you so much to the UA-cam algorithm for showing this video. It somehow knew that I really needed to hear this tonight where everything was so dark, my life has been in the dark for so long. And for me to hear this amazing person testimony… talk about destiny. I’ve been praying for clarity, peace and signs. And this video was very much that…. 🙏😭😭😭
Prayers for comfort and for all you are in need of! Be strong, be brave!
A miracle that these two survived. It’s incredibly sad what happened Dominick Pezzulo and all the others who lost there lives that day…
Dominick death makes me sad smh
I know! So so sad! ❤
Glad your family moved to America. People like you make this country a great place to live.
He came from America to America. America is just One continent but for some kinda political reasons it was Splitted up into several pieces, 🤦♀️ people from North America keep claiming that they are just the Americans though🤷
By they way, it's Colombia not Columbia. Anyway, as a Colombian, I am really glad that this guy and his boss were able to make out the rubble.
@@dianam.agudelo3066 we “Americans” (united states) just call it America.
@@dianam.agudelo3066 bruh shut up
The world came together, what a simple thing. We can all learn from Officer Jimeno’s experiences from 9/11.
This guy is truly fulfilling his time here with us. What an incredible story and an incredible human being.
One of the best stories I’ve heard, so much respect for him and everyone that was apart of that day
I prayed, and prayed, and prayed that day for even 1 survival. God answered many prayers that day. So glad you are alive!
I'm thankful you survived. You are giving so much to the world with your story and insight.
I will never as long as I live forget this interview. Will, I don't even know how to say in words how deeply this has touched me. I will honestly take your words, and lessons of life, and survival with me until I take my last breath. My father committed suicide many years ago, and I often felt like a part of me went with him that day and it has taken me several years to finally start living again. My father was only 39 years old at the time of his death and I like you understand the importance of life. and how short, and precious it really is. I have been in sort of a dark place since Covid, and I was looking for some inspiration and there you were. You are a beacon of light in an often dark world, and you are a national treasure. Thank you for sharing your story of survival. as it means so much to me, and thousands of others who have struggled. You ended with asking God if you did good enough on your second chance... Not to worry Will... You did good enough, you really, really did. RIP to all involved with 9/11/2001 May you never be forgotten.
When Will stopped his story to say: “if you are going through substance abuse or are in a dark place and thinking of giving up- think of all the people you’d be letting down, yourself and allll those other people….remember that you are loved”. That helped.
This man is just constantly helping people, even in the middle of recounting a horrible, traumatic incident- he’s still stopping to think of others. Whether it’s by mentioning the full names and personalities of his lost colleagues, or sending messages to strangers, like the one above that helped me from across an ocean- this man is constantly thinking of others.
That statment got me also. It's so powerfull.
William Jimeno's story is a truly heart touching story. How he and his Sergeant John McLaughlin survived under the rubble of the WTC being crushed by thousands of pounds of pressure on their bodies is nothing short of a miracle. God Bless you and John McLaughlin for your courage and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends of your fallen colleagues who unfortunately did not survive when the towers collapsed.
I've listened to his story many, many times, and it's still just as captivating as the first time. Not only is he a very smart and enlightened man, he's a good man. I'm so glad that he had the selflessness to share what he's been through and most importantly, his insights on how he dealt with his trauma. So valuable. He also said some things that I had never considered before, such as how if he doesn't get help for his PTSD, the terrorists will live on through him, continuing to torment the next generation. That's very powerful.
At last…a face to the real jimeno….I have watched the video World Trade Center many times featuring the two officers buried in the rubble after the towers fell…..
I realise that this video has been around a while but while I’m watching it I feel so connected with these two port authority police men that it would be a miracle if they were rescued! It’s a true story of how Americans stood together on that awful day!
I wish you and your family a safe and happy life…..love and hugs to you all that lost loved ones…..The World Will never Forget. X
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you can breathe and you got to see your kids grow up. Scott is struggling with his lungs so bad. I hope you two are still close. That's family man. It's a shame it took that event to bring this country together and it's a shame that all faded away. Thank you for your service.
God bless you and your husband. I'm so sorry he is suffering.
May you find every comfort you need.
Thank you for making this series of 9-11 stories. I continue to be humbled, awed, and inspired by the heroism and selflessness of those interviewed and the people they describe. In this time of so much division we all need to remember what it is to be human and American.
Will, thank you for your inspiration and hope. Thank you for making your story relatable to us, that we all have our own version of a tower collapse in our own lives. Your message of love is truly beautiful. I am so impressed with your patriotism, sense of service and gratitude. As a Marine and former deputy, when you mentioned the Marines showing up, I lost it. That was just amazing. God bless, brother, God bless your family! As long as we say their names, they continue to live. Semper Fidelis.
I remember the movie they made about your situation. What an incredible story! I’m so glad you survived!
Isn't that where he was with his boss and the other man ended up shooting himself is that the same movie I'm trying to watch them all now i remember that day well
Hard to know whether that version was "Hollywood" or not, but according to Jimeno in this video, the officer who shot his gun shot it in the air to let people know they were there.
I haven't seen the movie. I kind of overdosed for a while there from seeing that footage so many times and all of those documentaries, but maybe I'll try to watch it this weekend...
I was working at Rockefeller Center at the time and had previously worked at the WTC, so needless to say, I will definitely NEVER FORGET!!!
@@mimithemermaid3860 wow thank you so much i was working at applied card systems which was cross country bank credit cards in collections im in WV but we happened to be calling ny that day and i spoke to a lady that was watching either from her apartment or work but either way she had a clear view and told me when the 2nd plane hit i talked to her for over 30 minutes. I think we will all remember where and what we were doing at that exact moment. I like talking to people about this and I'm not sure why in so drown to this after 20 yrs but there is something that will not let me lay these stories down its almost telling me to be ready idk I can't explain it. With all thats going on in the world its very scary to even go out sometimes
@@mimithemermaid3860 byw what we were talking about is at approx 38 min in
Terra, what is the name of the movie? I’d love to watch it!
He is such a inspiration and I am so glad he survived.
How proud his children must be of their father. My dad was a firefighter for 42 yrs - it ended his life at 63 so my children lost so very much with a granddad and it kills me that he didn't see his grandkids grow up or my young son. I have need my dad so much over these years without him but he was the bravest person I have ever met and the stories that I heard after his death have given me great comfort. I am so thankful that this wonderful man has seen his children grow up.
I’m so terribly sorry for your pain and loss. Your dad sounds like an incredible man. I’m sure parts of him live on in his grandchildren.
You’ll see him again.. ❤️
My dad was lucky to retire after 32 years, but he did not escape unscathed. His back, knees, and now Parkinsons disease, which is 30% more common in firefighters. He's the most amazing man I know, one who would have done exactly the same as Jimeno and gone in there knowing he very well may never come out. I'm sorry for your loss. I know I will be lost without my dad whenever his time comes, but he has instilled all things good inside me that I am passing on to my children, especially his sense of duty.
My brother was a firefighter. He struggles with depression. He's told me some of the things he witnessed. Truly heartbreaking.
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One Word........
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I loved how pro America he was and the advice he gave was excellent. I also appreciated him opening up about his ptsd. Overall so grateful for this man
I am absolutely blown away by you, Mr. Will. You are a true hero in your own special way. I am so happy that you were able to see your second daughter born. Your strength , dedication, and love of your family and country showed those cowards that Americans are more resilient than any of their hate.
Love and blessings to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on such a tragic day. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your friends, and other first responders. I truly hope you and your family are healthy and happy. ❤
Will, I am so thankful you wrote your book and love your gift of gab. May God bless you and your family!
I remember watching the movie. It was wonderful listening to your story. Your story is very inspirational. As someone who was at the Pentagon on 9/11 and in recovery from drug addiction. It gave a new perception of not given up on yourself and you are not along. Thank you for sharing you story.
God Bless you for your accomplishments. Your doing great
He is so right. Never give up on life. He is a hero in the truest sense of the word.
I watch as many of these survivor stories as I can because I want them to know we are listening
These stories are so important! I recall that day vividly from the safety of my home in CA, though a lot of those lost on the planes were from my area. But the details and memories of what they saw and who they saw before they died, has got to be welcome knowledge for the families.
I hope all who were in Manhattan and the Pentagon or even in a grounded plane tell what they recall from that day. It’s a history we must not forget.❤️🇺🇸💙
Incredible Story Will. You are hero to all of us. Much love to you and your family.
Watching this for the first time with my 10 year old...I will NEVER FORGET...I want her to know that even through all the EVIL our country came together and pray one day we get back to that... back to being proud and loving and helping each other
... God Bless
Incredible insightful words of wisdom to the second part of his story. Words to live by.
Officer Jimeno ... your bravery is equal to heroism. I truly enjoyed you portrayed in the movie: WORLD TRADE CENTER. What you endured buried in the rubble is unimaginable. You and your beautiful family continue to take care of yourselves and each other. Stay well and blessed!
Incredible eye witness of history. My dad was a cop, cops tell the BEST job stories !💙
@54:57 I got teary-eyed dammit. Thanks for your service Jimeno. Seriously a miracle you're alive.
That's what u call an angel. "Let me push" coming from his comrade saved his life. Holy crap man.
What a beautiful soul. May God continue to bless him 🙏🏻
I keep coming back to these incredible stories and one thing that continues to amaze me is the stories told about those that weren’t so lucky. We’re very fortunate to be able to hear of the heroics from not only survivors but some of the victims as well. I would imagine the families of these victims are blessed to be able to hear about their last moments and how heroic they were that day as well. Truly amazing, thank you for your service and bravery sir. Hope retirement is treating you and your family well.
the part about how the effects of ptsd let the trrsts reach the next generation made my jaw drop. what an insightful man, I hope everyone can hear his wisdom and his story. thank you sir!
That hit a nerve in me as well. Inspiring words!
I felt the same thing when he said that. That was so deep
Same, that comment really stood out for me too
I bet Will hates concrete to this day. Man talk about some serious on-site training. Imagine how strong of a person he is because of this. What a breath-taking incredible story! I couldn’t stop listening
Holy moly your story of resilience and positivity is so moving. I thank you for your bravery in your heroism that day and story of survival to now. I can relate to moving forward with PTSD. Circumstances are not even comparable, apples and oranges, but I was in a major car accident where my car was the one that flipped across 6 lanes of a major Southern California freeway. Fortunately, physically I was ok for the most part, but absolutely terrified. I also had to have the mindset of I'm not going to let fear win. I was terrified of driving, but 3 days after the accident, I got in my rental car, bruised up and banged up and drove over an hour in Los Angeles traffic to pick up my son, who is an Army soldier, from the airport for him to get married 3 days later. If my son can fight for our country I sure as hell was going to work through my fear of driving. I will say though it did take me a few years to get anwhere near that particular freeway without shaking. Everyday is a blessing and I don't take any day for granted. God bless you and your family. Thank you again for your words of encouragement for getting through your darkest days. I hope your words help a lot of people.
Wow, what an incredible experience. Praise God,may you and all affected be blessed and protected always.
This is my third time listening to this and I've learned something new each time. Great story. Beyond inspirational.
Mr. Jimeno, if you see this, I can't express what I'm feeling right now. What you went through and now you're reaching out to me? It's just inexpressible! Thanks so much!!
Not only is Will inspiring, but you can see through his story telling skill exactly where and what it was like. He also right that millions suffer with darkness and seeing the sunlight is hope!!
From about 20mins onwards, my mouth was just open to the end! Wow!!!!!
There was a strange air in America those days. No airplanes were allowed to fly. It was quiet, the skies were very clear. There was nothing on tv except the recovery, not there was any desire to watch anything. No sports played any games. Slowly some shows started coming on tv. It was a dark time.
Thank you Will, I now have another hero in my life to work towards being a better man. What he endured is so horrific, but lime he said," if we take a negitive experiance and change within ours selves, we can make the possitive to give back to multitudes and that's were the mirical happens. Not letting terror & fear keep us from enjoying life!! Thank you all for this and god bless!! 🤗🤙🇺🇸🗽🌃
What a remarkable Gentleman you are sir. God bless you and thank you for your service 🙏
What a beautiful man ❤️ words are not enough to express how beautiful ❤️
You are amazing. I’m unable to find words after watching you and Scott Strauss’s testimonies. Thank you. I love you too.
What a beautiful and terrifying story at the same time! Thank you for your honorable and courageous service to this country! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
You can tell he is still haunted by his experience (understandably so). I pray for his continued strength and healing. I pray he continues to share his story because it’s so moving and impactful.
They only had seconds to get to that elevator shaft until the tower toppled them. Then the second tower came down and they had to endure that too. What an incredible story of survival and inspirational words of wisdom by Will Jimeno, a true American hero.
And Tower 7...which was just across the street. Yikes.
Thanks for telling your story so candidly and eloquently.
Amen Amen Amen. This was a very inspirational story. Thank you so much 🙏🏽for telling it. May God continue to bless you and your family Mr. Jimeno.
Who could possibly give a thumbs down to any of these stories is a sick scumbag! These survivors are real legit Hero’s! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️
Maybe they meant thumbs down to the situation probably someone older who doesn’t understand likes.or someone saying thumbs down to the quality. Or the enemy even you never know.
I was thinking the same! What’s not to appreciate in jimeno’s testimony!?
As Will said, evil exists in the world, but there is a lot more good that exists, too.
Probably jihad terrorists
No.ones.given.a thumbs down, that isee.im.lookong at the top."likes".
Love for human mankind is what we need more of.
Officer Jimeno, you are inspiringly articulate. Thank you for sharing this epic story. You are a beacon of God's light and peace.
Thank you for sharing this day, we promise to never forget. ♥️🇺🇸
I hope your book will be a huge success and if there is a audio version, you’ll be narrating your book. You are amazing!!
I needed inspiration right now.
I live in alaska, about to lose my home and have no prospects of a place to go, I have two young boys, I just got laid off as a at a special needs/low income preschool, I have severe heath issues and I don't know what tomorrow will bring...
This story makes me hopeful. God bless this man. Stories like this make you appreciate the little things.
Prayers for you and your family!
Omg his story make me cry 😢 before couple of days i saw world trade center movie and the movie was about their survival story 💔
What a story, stumbled upon it and stayed till the last word. Incredible.
You are a shining light. The love and peace that you talk about have given so many people hope and will continue to. Thank you💖
Wow, i could not take my eyes off tv hypnotized by the fall of the towers so all day and night I didn’t leave the tv. I just had to I don’t know why. I feel the same with these stories. Well done and. Thank You Very Much for the mental health advice I will keep it in mind.
I have taken every drop of what Will has said from his experience . Watched this twice now and shared with all my family and friends.
We thought our son was in the Towers that morning. God and my son's love of old people kept him out of Manhattan that day. It's wonderful you survived believing in yourself. I admire the Port Authority Police and other workers every time I see them on the job or hear about them.
What happened that he wasn’t there that day?
God didn't keep other the other sons alive that day?
Wow, what a wonderful example you are! Your sweet family must be so incredibly proud of you❤️ what an asset you and your family are to our country!!
You are a hero to those in that dark place those that watched this will do their best to get out of their dark place and love themselves again thank you and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AMEN THANK GOD YOU SURVIVED 🙏
Very powerful words and a very compelling and inspiring story. I really really love how he talks about healing, all of us having a darkness, all of us being able to relate to one another in our dark days, and the way he explains things. He was definitely blessed with the gift for gab!
I've spent alot of time as a young teen and young adult learning about 9/11 listening to the stories and watching the footage I was 9 months old on 9/11 my mom has told me I was in my walker while she got my brother ready for preschool when the news came on. And I think for me is that I was alive for the worst attack on America but I can't remember that day. I believe it's my duty to remember the fallen and listen to such inspiring stories.❤❤
Will Jimeno you are an absolute inspiration to so many people. 9/11 was the darkest day America has ever seen. You are alive and lived for a reason. Share this story forever because that's what you are meant to do. You are a freaking hero man and I'm tearing up just typing this. God bless you and all those men who unfortunately didn't make it. But you did so you could share this story for decades to come. Thank you for your service to our country! You are a blessing brother. Thank you for everything will jimeno!
WOW! Thank you for sharing your story. This is one of the miracles of that day. You were smart and insightful and saved your life and McLaughlin’s life. I can’t even imagine what you all endured that day. Love life!
Your story is amazing. I know it wasn't for you, I can't imagine what that must have been like going through that. But you are a hero and I'm so happy you came out of that awful day. My birthday is 9/11...I turned 10 that day. It doesn't matter how old you were you remember that day. I remember the exact moment my teacher and my class got the news. It was also the first time I saw my dad cry. He said to me what has this world come to? Why would someone do something so horrific. He's military or was, he got out when I was born. He wanted to go back in when 9/11 happened, but his age stopped him (and his back lol)
Thank you for your service and thank you for telling your story. I watched your movie and it was amazing, lots of crying
He is a real life superhero and so are all those in his story. If it were just a film we would say it's unbelievable. He has a lovely spirit and has given so many gems here..
What a hero!!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙 thank you so much for being so brave and dedicated to helping others!
Never imagine I am a survivor too of my own problems and I can live through the aftermath struggles of another survivor.
When he said stop watching all the news, I applauded him. That is great advice right there. I didn't realize that that movie is based on his story. Thank you for sharing your story. Never Forget. Also I do have anxiety about a lot of things ranging from mass shootings, to physical health, to the future in general and this video definitely helped. Thank you. ❤️
Hes a hero. This guy made me realize my own traumas. My own darkness I didnt even realize Im dealing with. Thank you Will. And btw. I will be buying your book.
This vid should have been properly titled, "Balls of Steel".
Wow! Such a powerful message “ we all have our own world trade centers” Thank you for your service.
Wow Will! Absolutely most interesting story of all of them. Incredible! Only yesterday I was listening to Scott telling his, and then halfway through yours, I realised that you were the trapped person he was speaking of! You filled in all the missing parts. I thought they were digging in the pile. Now I know how you were where you were. I was a bit confused, as I heard nobody was found alive in the pile. You most certainly was saved so that you could tell this story! How you explained all the things is very important to all of us. You have learned a lot from your life! I must save this, and get a copy of your book, too. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and help. I'm sure you must have amazing children and they have a really good dad. They will always be proud of you as they go through their lives. Now I must look for your sergeants story. I hope he survived. I have just spent the last week watching all the interviews with survivors, and still have more to go, but I doubt there will be any that hold more of messages than yours, somehow. I wish you good health and a happy life. I'm so glad that you made it!
Are you healthy, did u get disabled,?
Thank you, Will for telling us your story. It really moved me. I loved when you were given a drink of water. And I don't know you but I love your soul and really want to read your book
Beautiful faith and testimony of your resilience and love of people. Thank you!
A great story from a humble man. He told other peoples stories within his own ,adding their relationship with him.
He's kept their memory alive.
i'm not crying, there's just something in my eye.