Same here. So many things about it... people hanging out of the windows helplessly.. imagining being in the floors above the impact zone and what it was like.. how Smokey it really was... I keep thinking there is no way I would die in there.. but honestly it does seem like there was no way. Imagine trying to find a stairwell in a fairly unfamiliar building while the lights are probably off and black arid smoke everywhere.. and to be that high up.. it’s just insane.. I wonder to myself sometimes if some of the jumpers were hoping there would be some type of net or landing pad below.. I also wonder if there was any way to scale the building to a lower level.. idk but it almost makes me wish I was there.. as weird as that sounds.
Yeh I get a compulsion to look up things on 9/11 from time to time, I thunk it's because it's a huge moment when life changed forever, I was 21 and was watching the news in the UK about the first plane and saw it happen live on the news when the second plane went in, i'll never forget or the shocked news anchorwoman Kay Burley and the aviation guy in the studio saying "well there's no doubting now that this is a terror attack". It's surreal thinking back to how horrendous it was to see people dying in front of us on TV. That night I went to bed feeling so nervous and such a sense of foreboding especially once Bush and Blair shook hands in solidarity as I knew that would herald dangerous times to come in the UK which course it has done a number of times and we never know when or where something might happen again.
the firefighter who fixed the elevator and was able to reach over 70 floors in just minutes is a hero. you are a hero, sir. wherever you are right now, just wanna say that you are a brave brave angel.
My uncle ray passed away trying to save people from the towers. He was a volunteer firefighter, his car got blocked in and he couldn’t leave early that morning. He received the call and decided he wanted to try and help as many people as he could. He never came home, none of his remains were found. Rest In Peace.
21 years ago 9/11 changed my family forever. Orio Palmer was my uncle. My Aunt Debbie and Uncle Stephen have both passed away since this documentary.. I'm grateful to be Orio's nephew. His legacy will live on forever.
@@Larry26-f1w Matty, I already went through that conspiratorial phase years ago and if anything, it actually cheapened the whole tragedy because I could convince myself that there was something grander behind it which pivoted my attention AWAY from the people who were directly suffering and left to burn, fall or crush to death.
I was 7 (and living in Texas) when it happened so I had no clue what wtc was and I think I just assumed people weren’t at work yet when it happened- Compared to being 30 now, and I just binge these videos just entranced
@funnycreep my family has been in NYC since the 1860s and I didn't know what the WTC was. My aunt works at a school in Manhattan about 3 blocks from it. I'd never thought about it.
Yep, the youngest on the planes was 2 and the youngest in the buildings were 18. So tragic that they had to die so young. (Kids on the planes were between the ages of 2-11).
Shocking viewers and fill them with emotional distress is key to indoctrinate. They make millenials as you go through trauma with these shocking events. Because you are traumatised you are susceptible to any information given, even lies. That is how propaganda works.
The fact that Jim was keeping his composure for his wife but being truthful to his best friend and saying that he really can't get out just breaks my heart.
@@feliciaboston6365I believe he was being brave and trying to comfort her. He was being a man, a loving husband, father, son even at his last minutes of his life. 💔💖
I cried the whole time. I was imagining: how would I have reacted if it were my family members in those towers? I wasn't alive in 2001, I was born 5 years later but these videos absolutely break my heart. This is the second time I watched this video. The first time was when the school had us watch it on sept 11, 2018. I had to leave the room. I couldn't finish it without bawling. This goes to show that you didn't have to be alive yet in 2001 to feel the impact. It will always be in our hearts.
One thing that sticks with me is how we just never know. Something as simple and routine as going in to clean out your desk, or a job interview, or even just going to work- we never know when it’s going to end. Some people make fun of me but if I care about you, I always say I love you when I part ways with someone. I want to make sure that if anything unexpected ever happens, I’m covered and that person knows how I feel. Everyday, every breath, every second we get on this earth is a gift.
That’s how I feel. I love NYC. The first time I went in 2014 I stayed in Lower Manhattan. I saw the memorial. It hit me so hard to imagine myself, just enjoying the city and all of a sudden complete chaos. It’s just so sad.
I still find it crazy that people in tower 2 was told to stay in they’re offices, if they started evacuating straight away many more lives could of been saved in those 17 minutes
Thats what i was thinking.i mean it must have been known when the 1st plane crashed into the first building that it was highjacked.they could have evacuated everybody in tower 2 as a precaution.all higher up areas of communication between different sectors was lacking to say the least.alot of people could have been saved had Air traffic control made it known the first plane was highjacked.
@@gina3498 yes they did know about the hijacked plane before the first one hit, I watched a documentary about it the military and air traffic control was communicating trying to figure out where the planes was and once the first plane hit tower 1 they had known it was hijacked and that’s when they should of instantly evacuated tower 2, the jets was waiting for the coordinates of the AML175 as the coordinates was different for the military and air traffic and there was lots of planes in the air at that time so they left to late. Very sad but I suppose it was a situation none of them had been in before, but common sence would tell you to Evacuate the second tower and if my boss told me to stay at my desk I would quit there and then and get up and leave lol
@@gina3498 watching the new documentary now on national geographic 9/11 one day in America, and people in the south tower made it down to the downstairs lobby and a speaker come on saying the building is secure go back to your desks, a lot of people went back into the lifts up to the 81st floor and never survived that just makes it even more crazy 🙈 madness
This blows my mind and saddens me in a way I can't even describe. When a plane crashes in to the building you work in, or the one next door, there should be absolutely no issue with people leaving immediately.
This actually really affected me cause I lost my step-brother a few years ago and sometimes I get so angry about it and now I'm going to try really hard to have that mindset of how lucky I was to have so many amazing years knowing him.
As a non-American, I remember how impressed I was with America's spirit, unity and resilience in the aftermath of that horrific event. It's really a shame to see how divisive the country has become since.
So well said. That feeling afterwards was like nothing I’ve experienced as an American. I will always remember how it felt. Seeing our country now is so heartbreaking.
Indeed. And it's the Direct RESULT, of 9/11! Nowadays, everyone hates everyone just cuz an egregiously orange conman, told them too! That's literally thr point we are at now. 😢
It’s so upsetting to know that there were hundreds, probably thousands, who could’ve escaped but didn’t because they were either taught or were told to stay put. Just goes to show that sometimes you just have to run and you have to follow those instincts.
That is true had they known there is even a risk of a 2nd plane hitting the tower. As they didn't... their fear was that a rush evacuation would evolve to a disaster of its own. There were many cases where panic ended up with people trumping others when all crushed to a bottle neck.
Absolutely. Instinct is truly everything. Do what feels right! One time I got lost in the sand dunes of cape cod as the sun was setting and was told by the sheriff to stay where I am and that the rescue vehicle will find me. I didn't and start walking down a path, and that's where they ended up picking me up. Had I stayed where I was, they would have driven right by me and I wouldn't have gotten down to them in time. Always always trust your instincts in life.
Companies tend to prefer order taking worker bees that don't ask questions so it is no surprise that these people who were relatively successful in that type of field would take the order.
So true. I have since myself experienced a case where a fire erupted close to the building where I work and I immediately thought of the South tower people and just got out as quickly as I could, refusing to wait for instructions from so-called "authority figures".
I remember watching that interview live and thinking that poor man was not going to make it and he doesnt even realize. This is my 2nd time hearing this, 20 years later
it hurts how some of the people in the tower were somewhat assured that they were gonna get saved and they were gonna be fine. Especially those on the second tower.
it makes me so sad listening to the one mans mother tell him to get out of the 2nd tower after the 1st was hit and he said “my office is locked down, we’re safe here” and within 10 minutes that tower was hit. if only he had listened to her 😔
Lindsay Cacatian but it shouldn’t, because it is the kindest thing a person can do in those last moments, like a loving parent, telling a child “it’s gonna be okay, you’re gonna be okay” even if that parent doesn’t know for sure, it is soothing to believe that someone else has the controls, and that person is telling you, you will be okay. That’s all they need in those moments. Not to feel alone.
Watching this is nothing compared to what their families are still going through, and what the ones in the towers felt felt when it was happening. Watching this is taking our time to remember them, and acknowledge who they were. In my opinion this is the very least we can do for them and their families
For the same reason I and countless others served, because we don’t want to forget. We want it to stay in our minds. This day was so chaotic and traumatic that it’s embedded into our history. For certain people it’s a way of keeping these poor peoples legacy alive. At 7 yrs old I decided that fateful morning that I would become a soldier and make them pay for such an act. Fast forward 12 yrs and I did just that. These people were our people. They resided on our dirt. No matter what, if you are an American this will stick with you. Sadly this was our modern day titanic. Now it will be in history books as another tragedy.
@@travistango908 "a way of keeping these poor people's legacy alive" Yes, that's how it feels for me. I want to know them a little so they're not forgotten, and listen to their loved ones, because I feel great respect and sympathy for their grief. I'm not American but I watched this happen back then on TV, and like many people worldwide I grieved with America.
I’m from Toronto and a guy from here that was a coworker of someone I knew at that time died that day; just there that day for a conference at Windows.
I thought about that too. Shows you the butterfly effect and how everyone must have a path and purpose. Or the people that were SUPPOSED to be there that day but 1 thing happened and they were late or called in sick. Just mind boggling
That fireman that ran up those fights and made it up is one brave man. It’s incredible how determined some are to save the lives of complete strangers. We need to remember how grateful we are to have these types of people; policemen, firemen, and military personnel.
Orio Palmer he was pretty freaking amazing his family members commented on other WTC 911 documentaries, saying they appreciated people telling the world his story. to be honest he is the one I remember the most. what all of them did was beyond brave. every one of them knew it was a one way trip
And don't forget the ones who came from every state and from even other countries. That day made my son a volunteer firefighter. He wanted so bad to go that day. I feel like he wouldn't have come out. That tragedy made so many people want to do something. Everyone. Godspeed
Orio Palmer was an incredible man. He pushed up that remaining stairwell and never stopped for one second to think of himself. He knew there were people above him and they needed his help. RIP
Yeah out of all of the heartbreaking stories, his really stands out to me the most. Maybe not just for his bravery, which all of those firefighters showed that day, but the fact that he was in insane physical shape AND was able to fix an elevator on top of it. Sounds like he was truly a man's man.
Today we have so much hate towards eachother but America is the largest army in the world and as long as we all follow those before us, by Americans saving and building with eachother, Americans We will be just fine.its us who built this country, protect this country and have died for this country. Let's not forget who we are
@@antoniafaheerty6980 how would her dad save her she was literally on the other side of the country he was in California she was in New York how could her dad possibly save her and did they say her dad was a fire fighter how could her dad save her anyway her dad was not a fire fighter
Autumn Ball isn’t that strange.... you had to go all the way to NYC, WTC.. for just one day & be stuck in that building to die😞 Death works in strange ways!
The original audio of Kevin is a dagger to the heart. 23 years later, I still cried over it. Orio Palmer I mean, there should be a statue of this man somewhere in NY. The definition of man on a mission, no looking back.
31:50 Jim saying to the news station "and it's not WAS, I AM here, and I'm stuck right now" ...speaking to them from inside the tower, such a brave statement and to be that composed even though you know he had to be terrified, wow. What a great man.
People ask me why each year I come back to these videos. They ask why I care, all these years later. It's because of these people, these heroes, the human resilience. Because of these families. Because of the survivors. People who went in, knowing it might be a one way trip. It doesn't matter how directly or indirectly we're affected by it, it still impacts our lives. We must never forget 9/11, and the lives lost
I'm Canadian, and still come back to these videos every year, to remember. I will never forget what I saw and what people sacrificed and lost that day.
ABSOLUTELY! 😢 I come back to these videos myself, EVERY year, for 22 yrs. I was even watching them last night, while camping. It never ceases to destroy me. As an empath, I feel this stuff exponentially. It's a day that I will take to my grave. It will be the 1st & LAST thot, as I leave this earth. 😔
I hope that the 911 operators received therapy for what they had to go through. Noone ever talks about that. I pray they are all okay. I can't imagine what they experienced.
They probably gave the victims a sense of peace before they died. Being a 911 operator is not for the faint of heart and they know when they are speaking with people it can be for the last time. That job has a high turnover rate. Idk anyone who could retire from that job. It is very traumatizing.
One of the firefighter dispatchers who is heavily featured in their publicly released tapes did an awesome job that day but I think he left after a few years. PTSD makes it hard to do that job well, unfortunately.
@@jesawalker Yes, there is that one woman i always here telling them to pray and they were going to be fine knowing the entire time they probably wouldn't make it.
No matter how many times I watch documentaries about 911 it always gives me the chills and I still think about those poor people trapped and those that decided to jump knowing their end. And the brave people that did their duty and brave souls assisting others in that nightmare
The thing though was it DID stop, for this. All the planes had been grounded. No constant sounds of planes flying overhead Schools and businesses had shut down for like a week. It was EERILY quiet. And when people talked, it was subdued. I understand her sentiment, but at the same time this was not a regular tragic loss of life. This was on an epic scale that still resounds today.
As someone from NY who lost a family member that day… the world did stop. I was 12 but remember it like it was yesterday. Our world as we knew it was completely changed in a second.
Every year I pay homage to the victims and their families by watching these videos and just sending a message to them that I am here and I will not forget.
Same here. I let these moments occupy my heart and mind, pay homeage to their memory every year. I'm not sure why, but it seems like the only thing to do. To remember them, to never forget.
I do that too,I will never forget, my children and grandchildren will never forget. There is a type of evil in this world that ordinary people can not imagine,911 was one of its worst manifestations....the worst one in My lifetime.
Same with me. Even though this happened 3 months before I was even born, seeing these almost feel like I witnessed the event myself and I cry every time I watch these.
Stephen’s mom is an amazing woman. I first watched this video shortly before my father suddenly passed away, and what she said here actually helped me through the grieving process. Instead of getting angry and sad that he isn’t here, I’m glad that I had him in my life for 18 years. Celebrating those 18 years of memories has helped me so much. I remembered (and will always remember) what Stephen’s mom said❤️
Also, I am so sorry for your loss. I heard a saying recently that I would love to share, “The size of your grief is the size of your love.” I wish you peace ❤
@@CollateralDamage93 thank you! We just passed the 2 year anniversary and went on an amazing vacation to celebrate his memory. I think I’ve definitely found peace by now but it’s still hard sometimes of course❤️
I think complete shock took over . They knew that death was unavoidable. They wanted to say goodbye. Stephan was so young and his mom is a beautiful human being to think the way she does. She was blessed with all those children I hope that they have healed and know that they will see him again.
I think the people inside the buildings were more calm bc they couldn't see how bad it looked from the outside so for a little bit in the beginning they had a bit of hope until it faded but those poor people on the planes knew instantly they were never getting off the planes. I'm glad there was time for so many of them to make these calls especially with most bodies never being recovered at least it's a little bit of knowledge for their poor families. 😢
Stephen’s mother has such a poetic way of speaking. “It was universal... my family and I had joined all the losses of all the ages.” What a deep, fathomless well of grief that day wrought. Impossible to forget.
@Jillian Sabre I had the exact same thought about how poetic she sounded when she said that instead of being angry he’s gone she chose to be happy that she had him for 33 years and they have a “feast of memories” they can enjoy any time they want. Made me cry.
The comments in response to Felice just show everything that has gotten worse since then. Blame, hate, projection, and disconnection that these are actual human beings, that’s the point of this film. In other threads everyone is laughing and saying horrible screams were “the best part.” Would you care if it was someone you care about if you can do such a thing? 2D people with no compassion who can hear this and still not have feelings appears to be society’s continual decline
@@lillieeve6969 what?! People actually said that their screams were the best part?! That's very disturbing to hear! I had to watch some of the footage because I was to young to remember and it just upsets me to much to even think about this tragedy!
“You can say that you’re in an air-conditioned building” “We’re young men we’re not ready to die” That must have broke that operators heart in the moment. The silence just spoke volumes even if it was for a couple of seconds. Unbelievably heartbreaking 💔
8:31 "The visual record of that day is limited to the exteriors; what we see with our eyes are two buildings in flame. These calls and radio transmissions show us, through sound, what we couldn't see with our eyes. They are part of the fabric of the day that we wouldn't know, or have no understanding of, without these sonic records." Such a powerful statement!
What a beautiful lady who promised her husband that she wouldn’t turn on the television amp simply sat in the garden, such elegance and class and bless her husband for asking her not to watch the news unfolding, a beautiful loving family and I’m not religious but I will say bless them and all these poor victims and their families, it is just so terribly sad and pointless waste of lives, love from me here in the UK 💓
Young people should have to watch this documentary on the anniversary. I was only 5 years old when this happened. Seeing these stories really shows the gravity, the horror, of this situation.
Melissa's father is incredibly eloquent and fond of his daughter. His story expresses his love and it warms my heart in a way only a loving father could warm his daughter's heart.
The fact they didn’t allow the people in the south tower to leave immediately because “the building was secure” makes me so angry. How can you secure a building against another plane crashing into it? What did that even mean? I imagine so many people would have been desperate to get out of the building asap and the death count was ultimately doubled because neglect. So many lives could have been saved if they had evacuated the building smh.
It had to seem like a crazy accident, until the second plane hit. No one was under any obligation to heed the message to stay (and some ignored it and got out). Still, tragically misleading, in hindsight.
This makes you realize that for every person who was late for work that day and avoided everything, theres another person who was just in town for one day for a meeting and wasn’t so lucky. So sad.
Definitely a hero. I just learned that his widow, Deborah Palmer, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2021. She was 61. My sincere condolences to her children and all those who loved her. I hope that she and Orio are now reunited and at peace.
Yeah if the towers weren't detonated by controlled explosions ,palmer would have been able to get people down that stairwell and the lift on the 40th and maybe helped in the north tower also, bush should be locked up along with kissenger and others..
It's a miracle the phone lines even worked after the crashes. Im glad those loved ones get to keep that last memento of their passed loved ones. Such a tragedy.
Every 9/11 I watch a documentary so I can understand what happened that day. I wasn’t born until 2003 so I didn’t experience the events of that day first hand. Every year hearing the stories and voices of loved ones that didn’t get to make it back, it always makes me cry. I pray for the people we lost that day and hope they’re watching down knowing how much they were loved.
I was born just 9 months after the attacks and my grief today came out of nowhere and that resulted in me smashing things. I was very annoyed that Mummy didn’t calm me down so I walked out. I’m still mad at Mummy now
My mom was pregnant with me so I was born 3 months after 9/11 and I do the same every year. And watching these almost feel like I witnessed it myself every time I watch a documentary about it and I cry every time I watch them. I feel so sad for all the families and the victims of this tragedy.
I was also born in 2003 and I do research and watch videos on 9/11 because I think we should all know our history and how tragic this event really was❤️
Everyone STOP saying what you would or wouldn’t have done in that situation. Hindsight is 20/20 and the people in tower 2 had no idea what was going on. Everyone’s a hero in their own minds apparently and would always make decisions that were superior to others’ judgment.
💯 facts. I always ignore those type of individuals including my own son. I keep telling him. You say that now but when faced a real situation majority of humans. Freezes, panics, goes into shock or gets themselves or others killed because they think they are bad asses and don’t want to listen to logic.
It's absolutely ridiculous to expect people not to empathise by putting themselves in that situation and speculating on what they would have done. What is the problem you have with that.? It's really quite weird that you are asking people not to do that.
The relief that Orio brought to those people stuck in the building during the last moments of their lives....at least they felt some hope. What a brave man. May people like Orio never be forgotten for the sacrifices made that day in the pursuit of rescueing others.
Orio is my uncle. 9/11 has changed my family forever.. however I'm happy to know Orio's legacy will live on forever. My Uncle Stephen and father Vincent are also in documentary. Stephen passed away two years ago from lung cancer y father is the only brother alive. So 9/11 was the beginning of tragedy for my family.
One of the unspoken group of hero’s of that day was the 911 operators. They tried in vain to help. They knew it was over for those people. But they still got names and locations and offered words of hope, comfort, and prayer for those suffering on the line with them. They were overcome with phone calls and information. I couldn’t imagine their guilt and feeling of helplessness. Hero’s too!! ❤️
I was just thinking the same thing. She seems like a very wise woman who hasn't allowed such a terribly tragic event to turn her bitter, she's handled it so gracefully ❤️ RIP to her son and everyone lost that day
That first story about Melissa really gets me because any other day she could’ve been in New York she would’ve survived. But it just has to be that Tuesday 11th September. It’s heart breaking that she was there for that one day
Looking at the antiquated television sets and telephones...I'm reminded of how long ago this was; it doesn't feel like seventeen years. It feels like yesterday.
BlackGirlLovesAnime6 I was born in 88 and i remember watching the news of the wtc when i was 13 in 7th grade. I’ll never forget that day. Yea it feels like it happened yesterday.
@@angelrayvega88 same here I was in 8th grade taking a test our teacher stopped the test turned on the news and everything changed. so weird how much it sticks with you
I watch the 9/11 documentaries every year…. I’ll never forget and I cry every time. Such a horrible tragedy and attack on our nation. I hope we all continue to embrace each other like we did after 9/11. Americans came together and there was shared love and acceptance. It’s sad that today there seems to be so much division. Hopefully we can all come together again without a terrible tragedy forcing us together.
The man speaks about Melissa like he is glad to at least have had her in his life. Beautiful soul. All these people hold so much love for these victims.
There’s so many perspectives to think about. The people in the building, on the plane, on the ground, surrounding buildings, families, phone operators. Prayers to everyone! My heart feels deeply for them.
@Transaction Empire if planes never existed can you explain all the names of those who people who allegedly died in the plain and the hijackers too...all that was made up?
@Transaction Empire can you explain the people near the towers who also saw the 2dn plane? When you explain all that maybe i'm gonna believe that planes never existed
And just like the Titanic, there were so many who couldn’t be saved anyway, no matter what, just like those who were stuck above the impact zone of the Twin Towers. Inevitable death. A few similarities between the Titanic and 9/11 indeed. Tragic.
having a call from your daughter in total distress, fear asking for help yet there's nothing you can do. devastating. i just cannot imagine the pain. easier to be said than done but i do hope everybody who got involved, the survivors, relatives of the victims now found solace. may the souls pf these innocent victims now resting in eternal peace.
Love. A lot of these folks said “i love you always” what an amazing thing that is. Love, you can’t hold it or see it but you feel it. That’s how you know it’s real. Love is something that never dies, never weary. You’ll always have it. “I love you always” in other words, I love you until time itself stops.
When I heard that man say “we’re all young men, we’re not ready to die” it broke my heart. All these years later and hearts are still being broken. I’m Canadian and all we could do that day was vow to be there in support of our American brothers and sisters, and help them heal from the tragedy 🇨🇦🇺🇸.
@bucl0s_ you mean he continued to speak as his building collapsed. Did he know what was happening and what could he possibly be saying. I have never heard this phone call before. Thanks
@@megmeyer7563 search for the video, its all around youtube, if not , HMU I can send , of course the connection was cancelled when the tower collapsed :)
Yeah, like, those who were on the floors that were hit on the North tower, probably none of them survived the crash. Worst was on the south tower cuz the plane hit the 77° floor lobby, which had a lot of people there wondering if they should or not get back to their office. Hope at least that they didnt suffered 🙏
It feels wrong pressing 'like' for this video. Absolutely heartbreaking - however it is very well presented and really makes you feel for every individual who lost their life.
Jim making it a point to make an impact and be the only person in the towers talking to the national news in order to help others is purely amazing. The firefighter figuring out a way out a bit too late, utterly heart wrenching.
I was 8 years old on 9/11/2001. I was a 911 dispatcher for 4 1/2 years. I’ll never be able to express my gratitude for all first responders. So many of our policies came from this infamous day. Every year I watch because I don’t want to ever forget. We cannot forget.
It’s so moving that these families share their stories of their loved ones . It’s an honor to listen and grieve with them for these terrible losses of life.
"Stay where you are. Stay where you are". These directions were deadly for many of these people. I'm so sorry for the victims and their families. These poor people were misdirected and badly advised - they should have been told to evacuate and leave the building if at all possible. It might have saved a few more lives
They believed the building was safe--they didn't know about the hijacked planes--and sending people outside would have put them at risk of falling debris and it could have blocked the firefighters. It was something that happened during the 1993 bombing. In hindsight, it was the wrong move but at the time, with the information they had, it was the safest call.
There had been chaos in 93 when they tried to get everyone out - people were trapped on smoke-filled stairways for up to 10 hours. They didn't want a repeat of that and it was believed that the building was safe. Like it was believed that the Titanic was unsinkable.
Oh man, I need to start answering my phone. Cuz I'm totally one of those people who will ignore the phone and door if I just do not want to be bothered.
Steven's mother's calmness and understanding of the situation has to be soothing for her family in the aftermath... I'll never forget this day. I'm watching it live in California on maternity leave
These voices show us the humanity behind this event. It’s so easy to disassociate and think of this as just something terrible that happened to someone else. This is something we haven’t had in a lot of very tragic events in history. They made history. These people did their best in the worst situation. Rest In Peace. We’ll never forget.
It was his call and seeing the video of what was going on real time during his call that really hit home the personal like tragedy of 9-11 to me. Don't get me wrong it was sad but I was in elementary school when that happened, like second or third grade. That video really messed me up when I saw it.
Same here, same here. This documentary didn't even include that horrific scream, and I can understand why, it is absolutely haunting. Something of nightmares.
Im 63...and no matter how many years go by, ill always feel as if this happened just yesterday. I remember exactly where i was and what i was doing. My heart is sick for America forever, for what happened that day. I pray such a tragedy never takes place again. WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!
I'm also 63 and live in the UK, and remember where I was at work, and our Manager coming in to tell us the World Trade Centre had been hit, and we all stood there in absolute shock then someone turned on the radio, and we listened to the broadcast in disbelief. I will never forget that day and what unfolded . It still haunts me to this day.
Imagine looking out the window and seeing a plane rushing towards you. You have no time to react or do anything, living the last few seconds of your life before it ends. This thought makes my heart ache..
@@iwatchvideos9187 I agree. I would much rather be minding my own business, look up, gasp at the sight of death, and be gone. Just like that. Rather than be stuck on one of the floors, no way out, struggling to breathe.
Can you imagine how the people receiving those calls felt in that moment? Knowing your loved one is trapped in dire conditions, and knowing there’s absolutely NOTHING you can do to help them. Must be such a helpless feeling.
To hear these recordings is so gut-wrenching particularly that poor mans last words as the tower collapsed still hoping to be saved broke my heart and I can only imagine how distraught and helpless the families felt knowing their loved ones were in there and watching the towers fall in real time. 20 years later and it’s still so incredibly sad.
Awful sounds, but we should all listen to them, just to honor these brave, brave souls. I weep when I hear them but pray for all my fellow Americans lost in this horrible event. Peace and love to all of you and your families.
@Transaction Empire I knew it wouldn't be long for one of you "Truther" nuts to chime in! You're probably one of those "Flat Earther" lunatics as well.🤪
I remember when Woody.EXE (he’s from a horror Toy Story game) paid a very emotional tribute to the passengers of flight 93 and he gave me the unforgettable honour of reading the names of the brave passengers who died fighting back. I got very emotional honouring Todd and Sandy, I even said the “Let’s roll” quote when I paid my respects to him and I could imagine that Todd was looking down on me at that moment. Then Woody.EXE ordered authorities to ring out bell towers at least 3,000 times in honour of each victim who passed on. I’ll never forget the 22nd anniversary
I don't know why, but I keep looking up things about 9/11. It's been eighteen years and yet it still gets to me that this happened.
Same here. So many things about it... people hanging out of the windows helplessly.. imagining being in the floors above the impact zone and what it was like.. how Smokey it really was... I keep thinking there is no way I would die in there.. but honestly it does seem like there was no way. Imagine trying to find a stairwell in a fairly unfamiliar building while the lights are probably off and black arid smoke everywhere.. and to be that high up.. it’s just insane.. I wonder to myself sometimes if some of the jumpers were hoping there would be some type of net or landing pad below.. I also wonder if there was any way to scale the building to a lower level.. idk but it almost makes me wish I was there.. as weird as that sounds.
Yeh I get a compulsion to look up things on 9/11 from time to time, I thunk it's because it's a huge moment when life changed forever, I was 21 and was watching the news in the UK about the first plane and saw it happen live on the news when the second plane went in, i'll never forget or the shocked news anchorwoman Kay Burley and the aviation guy in the studio saying "well there's no doubting now that this is a terror attack". It's surreal thinking back to how horrendous it was to see people dying in front of us on TV. That night I went to bed feeling so nervous and such a sense of foreboding especially once Bush and Blair shook hands in solidarity as I knew that would herald dangerous times to come in the UK which course it has done a number of times and we never know when or where something might happen again.
It happened 2 months after I was born so I wasn't aware back then, but it makes me so sad to watch these.
same here... 😔😔
Me too..Like I know it happened; I remember it happening..I just cant believe the loss life ..For no reason at all.
the firefighter who fixed the elevator and was able to reach over 70 floors in just minutes is a hero. you are a hero, sir. wherever you are right now, just wanna say that you are a brave brave angel.
unfortunately,. that firefighter did not make it.
They meant heaven or somewhere else
not 100% sure but that might have been Orio Palmer
@@bunnyboilerification *Palmer
@@ladela7348 thanks,fixed it.
What that mother said about "we could be mad he's no longer with us or we can say we were lucky we had him" broke my heart
She's got the best attitude. My husband died so I agree with her.
Such a lovely thing to say, bless.
@@lisamcallister6534 I'm sorry to hear that, they were all so brave and will never be forgotten. Sending my love to you ❤️
@@lisamcallister6534 😂 w😅 I mo❤❤lv❤
She is one strong woman! She knows she will see her son again!
One thing I’ve learned from the events of 9/11 is to listen to your instincts. If there’s something within you telling you to move, you move.
Absolutely 😢some stay there because they were told to
@@liliaurquiza2138 That's what the OP meant, don't listen to others, listen to your gut.
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@@liliaurquiza2138it bothers me that people would listen to instructions to stay.
Like the guy who held the phone up so his mum could hear the announcement to stay at your desk.
My uncle ray passed away trying to save people from the towers. He was a volunteer firefighter, his car got blocked in and he couldn’t leave early that morning. He received the call and decided he wanted to try and help as many people as he could. He never came home, none of his remains were found. Rest In Peace.
May your uncle RIP
@@ivoneeg8799 thank you ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing. My prayers to you and your family.
Takes a special kind of person to do something like that, 99.9% of other people would go the opposite way. Rest In Peace to your uncle .
@@EmmanuelShahid7 thank you so much!!
21 years ago 9/11 changed my family forever. Orio Palmer was my uncle. My Aunt Debbie and Uncle Stephen have both passed away since this documentary.. I'm grateful to be Orio's nephew. His legacy will live on forever.
I am so sorry :( it's got to be a nightmare every anniversary day to watch that.. just know your uncle loved you dearly. It's tough.
your uncle was a hero.
i hope you're doing okay.❤️
Wow. I remember hearing about Orio back then. Will never forget your uncles name.❤️
peace & love to you & the family
Rest in Peace🙏🏽 thankful for your uncle for his service.
So glad we didn't have the smart phones back then like today. The videos inside the towers would have been a nightmare.
I agree man
Don’t even think those videos would ever survive unless they were immediately sent to someone
It would’ve been live streamed. It would’ve been awful.
Agreed!
Agreed imagine the fb lived or recorded goodbyes etc.
It feels like the older I get, the worse 9/11 actually seems.
You must know the truth now , it is worse
@@Larry26-f1w Matty, I already went through that conspiratorial phase years ago and if anything, it actually cheapened the whole tragedy because I could convince myself that there was something grander behind it which pivoted my attention AWAY from the people who were directly suffering and left to burn, fall or crush to death.
I was 7 (and living in Texas) when it happened so I had no clue what wtc was and I think I just assumed people weren’t at work yet when it happened-
Compared to being 30 now, and I just binge these videos just entranced
@funnycreep my family has been in NYC since the 1860s and I didn't know what the WTC was. My aunt works at a school in Manhattan about 3 blocks from it. I'd never thought about it.
I agree. I was almost 12 when this happened, and it didn't really hit me at the time.
When he said "we're young men we're not ready to die" that really brought tears to my eyes 😢😢
Yep, the youngest on the planes was 2 and the youngest in the buildings were 18. So tragic that they had to die so young. (Kids on the planes were between the ages of 2-11).
Where does it say that?
Shocking viewers and fill them with emotional distress is key to indoctrinate. They make millenials as you go through trauma with these shocking events. Because you are traumatised you are susceptible to any information given, even lies. That is how propaganda works.
@@MasleyVystupoe what kind of propaganda?
Those young men are the most egotisical self centered bastards around; cry me a river; what about all those 10-12 year old kids that died of leukemia
"She was in trouble. And she called her father for help". Heartbreaking.
That destroyed me.
🥺
I know her. I was with her
@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE you were with her?
@@erikanorman928 yes would like to know my story?
The fact that Jim was keeping his composure for his wife but being truthful to his best friend and saying that he really can't get out just breaks my heart.
I feel You. It’s weird , I want check anything for a yr + and then when I do again I’m all am in before work , entire 3 hours before I shower. YEESH 😁
huh? @@kingdingaling2469
He seemed like a badass. Rest in heavenly peace to him..
I wonder why can’t he be honest with his wife??
@@feliciaboston6365I believe he was being brave and trying to comfort her. He was being a man, a loving husband, father, son even at his last minutes of his life. 💔💖
Came back to watch this on 9/11/24 to honor everyone who lost their lives as a result to what happened in 2001. The 23rd anniversary. Never forget.
I cried the whole time. I was imagining: how would I have reacted if it were my family members in those towers? I wasn't alive in 2001, I was born 5 years later but these videos absolutely break my heart. This is the second time I watched this video. The first time was when the school had us watch it on sept 11, 2018. I had to leave the room. I couldn't finish it without bawling. This goes to show that you didn't have to be alive yet in 2001 to feel the impact. It will always be in our hearts.
One thing that sticks with me is how we just never know. Something as simple and routine as going in to clean out your desk, or a job interview, or even just going to work- we never know when it’s going to end. Some people make fun of me but if I care about you, I always say I love you when I part ways with someone. I want to make sure that if anything unexpected ever happens, I’m covered and that person knows how I feel. Everyday, every breath, every second we get on this earth is a gift.
Aw this was beautiful. Your loved ones are very lucky to have such a caring, thoughtful, and tender person in their life🙏💙
@@jpg1392 thank you so much for the kind words 🙏
Final words make a huge impact on those we leave behind. You inspired me to try my best to do the same.
Nobody should make fun of you for telling someone that you love them when you part ways. I do the very same thing. 🤍
That’s how I feel. I love NYC. The first time I went in 2014 I stayed in Lower Manhattan. I saw the memorial. It hit me so hard to imagine myself, just enjoying the city and all of a sudden complete chaos. It’s just so sad.
I still find it crazy that people in tower 2 was told to stay in they’re offices, if they started evacuating straight away many more lives could of been saved in those 17 minutes
It’s like they wanted them to die.
Thats what i was thinking.i mean it must have been known when the 1st plane crashed into the first building that it was highjacked.they could have evacuated everybody in tower 2 as a precaution.all higher up areas of communication between different sectors was lacking to say the least.alot of people could have been saved had Air traffic control made it known the first plane was highjacked.
@@gina3498 yes they did know about the hijacked plane before the first one hit, I watched a documentary about it the military and air traffic control was communicating trying to figure out where the planes was and once the first plane hit tower 1 they had known it was hijacked and that’s when they should of instantly evacuated tower 2, the jets was waiting for the coordinates of the AML175 as the coordinates was different for the military and air traffic and there was lots of planes in the air at that time so they left to late. Very sad but I suppose it was a situation none of them had been in before, but common sence would tell you to Evacuate the second tower and if my boss told me to stay at my desk I would quit there and then and get up and leave lol
@@gina3498 watching the new documentary now on national geographic 9/11 one day in America, and people in the south tower made it down to the downstairs lobby and a speaker come on saying the building is secure go back to your desks, a lot of people went back into the lifts up to the 81st floor and never survived that just makes it even more crazy 🙈 madness
This blows my mind and saddens me in a way I can't even describe. When a plane crashes in to the building you work in, or the one next door, there should be absolutely no issue with people leaving immediately.
"we either say we are so mad he's not here, or we can be glad we had him for 33 years"
Such incredible resolve and peace.
What an amazing family. So sorry they lost beautiful, young son who seemed like a great guy.
This woman is just incredible
Absolutely..
@@loulou7963 yes what a great heart she has..
This actually really affected me cause I lost my step-brother a few years ago and sometimes I get so angry about it and now I'm going to try really hard to have that mindset of how lucky I was to have so many amazing years knowing him.
As a non-American, I remember how impressed I was with America's spirit, unity and resilience in the aftermath of that horrific event. It's really a shame to see how divisive the country has become since.
Absolutely true.
So well said. That feeling afterwards was like nothing I’ve experienced as an American. I will always remember how it felt. Seeing our country now is so heartbreaking.
So true.
Indeed. And it's the Direct RESULT, of 9/11! Nowadays, everyone hates everyone just cuz an egregiously orange conman, told them too! That's literally thr point we are at now. 😢
Because what the govt did afterwards sabotaged it all.
It’s so upsetting to know that there were hundreds, probably thousands, who could’ve escaped but didn’t because they were either taught or were told to stay put. Just goes to show that sometimes you just have to run and you have to follow those instincts.
That is true had they known there is even a risk of a 2nd plane hitting the tower. As they didn't... their fear was that a rush evacuation would evolve to a disaster of its own. There were many cases where panic ended up with people trumping others when all crushed to a bottle neck.
Absolutely. Instinct is truly everything. Do what feels right! One time I got lost in the sand dunes of cape cod as the sun was setting and was told by the sheriff to stay where I am and that the rescue vehicle will find me. I didn't and start walking down a path, and that's where they ended up picking me up. Had I stayed where I was, they would have driven right by me and I wouldn't have gotten down to them in time. Always always trust your instincts in life.
That makes me so mad. Even without knowing about the other plane I would just leave.
Companies tend to prefer order taking worker bees that don't ask questions so it is no surprise that these people who were relatively successful in that type of field would take the order.
So true. I have since myself experienced a case where a fire erupted close to the building where I work and I immediately thought of the South tower people and just got out as quickly as I could, refusing to wait for instructions from so-called "authority figures".
The fact that Melissa’s brothers son was born on 9/11 is so meaningful
That's definitely God's work, it's destiny.
Molly Loucks yeah really
2001?
Maybe she came back
How is that “dEsTiNeY” SHE DIED NOT BEING ABLE TO LIVE HER LIFE SHE WAS THERE FOR 1 DAY AND HER BROTHERS BABY WAS BORN THAT IS NOT DESTINY-
Jim trying to calm worried families while he himself was trapped is incredible. What a rare human being.
An Angel for sure 💜💜💜
By doing that he was also probably trying to calm himself too
I remember watching that interview live and thinking that poor man was not going to make it and he doesnt even realize. This is my 2nd time hearing this, 20 years later
@@jodeedugger7570 Agreed. His message to everyone was beautiful and powerful 😓
I think it was more they just wasn’t popular like him
For Orio to go up that many flights of stairs, that fast, with all that equipment on him is beyond amazing
it hurts how some of the people in the tower were somewhat assured that they were gonna get saved and they were gonna be fine. Especially those on the second tower.
it makes me so sad listening to the one mans mother tell him to get out of the 2nd tower after the 1st was hit and he said “my office is locked down, we’re safe here” and within 10 minutes that tower was hit. if only he had listened to her 😔
Lindsay Cacatian but it shouldn’t, because it is the kindest thing a person can do in those last moments, like a loving parent, telling a child “it’s gonna be okay, you’re gonna be okay” even if that parent doesn’t know for sure, it is soothing to believe that someone else has the controls, and that person is telling you, you will be okay. That’s all they need in those moments. Not to feel alone.
And the hardest part was then the second tower got attacked after a very small interval. That was devastating again.
9/11 Loose Change: American Coup 2007 FINAL CUT
@@Redwoodtree34567 yeah
Why am I doing this to myself.
thf adhd me to but I can’t stop.
To reflect on how much we need to appreciate our lives at the moment.
Watching this is nothing compared to what their families are still going through, and what the ones in the towers felt felt when it was happening. Watching this is taking our time to remember them, and acknowledge who they were. In my opinion this is the very least we can do for them and their families
For the same reason I and countless others served, because we don’t want to forget. We want it to stay in our minds. This day was so chaotic and traumatic that it’s embedded into our history. For certain people it’s a way of keeping these poor peoples legacy alive. At 7 yrs old I decided that fateful morning that I would become a soldier and make them pay for such an act. Fast forward 12 yrs and I did just that. These people were our people. They resided on our dirt. No matter what, if you are an American this will stick with you. Sadly this was our modern day titanic. Now it will be in history books as another tragedy.
@@travistango908 "a way of keeping these poor people's legacy alive"
Yes, that's how it feels for me. I want to know them a little so they're not forgotten, and listen to their loved ones, because I feel great respect and sympathy for their grief. I'm not American but I watched this happen back then on TV, and like many people worldwide I grieved with America.
The timing of these. His last day to work, her one day ever in New York, and that was the day. So haunting
I’m from Toronto and a guy from here that was a coworker of someone I knew at that time died that day; just there that day for a conference at Windows.
Lord! So sad!
I thought about that too. Shows you the butterfly effect and how everyone must have a path and purpose. Or the people that were SUPPOSED to be there that day but 1 thing happened and they were late or called in sick. Just mind boggling
Eerie for sure!
@@mirandajones3114 I have a friend in the UK who was supposed to be there in a meeting but he missed his plane in the morning in London.
To any family members seeing this. We will never forget this day and you and the loved ones you lost will always be remembered.
That fireman that ran up those fights and made it up is one brave man. It’s incredible how determined some are to save the lives of complete strangers. We need to remember how grateful we are to have these types of people; policemen, firemen, and military personnel.
Yep, cuz it ain’t for everybody!
Orio Palmer he was pretty freaking amazing his family members commented on other WTC 911 documentaries, saying they appreciated people telling the world his story. to be honest he is the one I remember the most. what all of them did was beyond brave. every one of them knew it was a one way trip
Orio Palmer is a freaking legend. His story should never be forgotten. Honor his legacy.
And don't forget the ones who came from every state and from even other countries. That day made my son a volunteer firefighter. He wanted so bad to go that day. I feel like he wouldn't have come out. That tragedy made so many people want to do something. Everyone. Godspeed
@@thepostofficeprince8819tłumaczenie
9/11/2020: Paying my respects today.
9/11/2021: Remembering the fallen 20 years after
Me too. I watch this every year.
Me as well
me too
Same
🙏🏽
Orio Palmer was an incredible man. He pushed up that remaining stairwell and never stopped for one second to think of himself. He knew there were people above him and they needed his help. RIP
Mr. Palmer was an absolute warrior. All those firefighters were that day, living or not.
Yeah out of all of the heartbreaking stories, his really stands out to me the most. Maybe not just for his bravery, which all of those firefighters showed that day, but the fact that he was in insane physical shape AND was able to fix an elevator on top of it. Sounds like he was truly a man's man.
Today we have so much hate towards eachother but America is the largest army in the world and as long as we all follow those before us, by Americans saving and building with eachother, Americans We will be just fine.its us who built this country, protect this country and have died for this country. Let's not forget who we are
This tragic day really showed that heroes and true bravery exists.
rip the hero
The amount of people still here in the comments today paying their respects is just amazing. We remember the victims of this tragic event.
Jim ....when he spoke to the news guy....... he didn't just think about himself. 99% of people couldn't even think to do that..... incredibly brave.
Gabriel's Not Dead how do you figure? I can’t quite understand it
He was a classy guy ❤️RIP
Sorry I have to say it, I love your profile pic and name, and no, hes not dead
Jaidah Zavaglia yes he is
I made myself watch this today - the day after the twentieth anniversary - and I’m glad I did. They deserved to be remembered and honored and heard.
Same. Crying my eyes out, but it's so important to remember.
We must never forget the horror!
Amen.
@@deepdusto no because I’m not a psychopath
The best way to honour them is to know and share the truth about why those buildings and building 7 fell
God, that one clip when you can HEAR it collapse just killed me.
They edit out his scream as the towers collapsed the unedited version he says "Oh God' and screams
where about is this? what time
Thomas Davidson 56:12
@@baleevet I heard the original clip and it is so haunting
Starberrymalk makes my heart sink!
22 years on and the grief is still very fresh in my mind… Absolutely heartbreaking. 💔
mahal kita
Same for me, for all the families, our nation, and world.💔🙏🏽
My grief is also very heavy and I was born just 9 months after 9/11
The one girl Melissa was only there for one day
She called her Dad dam that hurts..id call mine too..her dad couldn't save her. Heartbroken! 💔
@@antoniafaheerty6980 how would her dad save her she was literally on the other side of the country he was in California she was in New York how could her dad possibly save her and did they say her dad was a fire fighter how could her dad save her anyway her dad was not a fire fighter
@@thevampire6065 you're dumb. Ofcourse there's no way he can save her.
That is some really shitty luck. I'm not even trying to joke or anything like imagine if she had started a day later or something
Autumn Ball isn’t that strange.... you had to go all the way to NYC, WTC.. for just one day & be stuck in that building to die😞
Death works in strange ways!
Wow. Orio Palmer was a total badass. R.I.P. sir.
HE WAS A TOTAL HERO
What a legend
He was amazing
The world needs more Orio Palmers.
Yup
Hug someone you love today; be kind to strangers. You never know.
thank you.
This is the comment everyone needs 💕
Definitely 👍
Well said. ❤️
Strangers hijack planes
The original audio of Kevin is a dagger to the heart. 23 years later, I still cried over it.
Orio Palmer I mean, there should be a statue of this man somewhere in NY. The definition of man on a mission, no looking back.
100% agree, that man Orio,,,,,, RESPECT! ,,,,,
I trained as a 911 operator 6 years ago and we listened to the full call from Kevin and it broke me.
Stephen’s mum seems like such a peaceful and kind woman, she doesn’t deserve this grief, bless her.
No one deserved it.
rosemary keay very true
She seems to handle the loss with so much grace and strength though. So many stories from that day that should NEVER be forgotten.
31:50 Jim saying to the news station "and it's not WAS, I AM here, and I'm stuck right now" ...speaking to them from inside the tower, such a brave statement and to be that composed even though you know he had to be terrified, wow. What a great man.
The calm in his voice is incredible
And goes out of his way to try to calm the family members of the people inside.
Unshakable.
What did his best friend mean,it wasn't his voice?
@@quentincampbell612 Basically it didn’t sound like his normal self the voice he was used too
Yer sometimes when you're scared or angry or in shock your voice changes. It can be very unsettling to people who know how you normally sound
The phone call between Melissa and her father is so extra heartbreaking
Every year I'm watching thiis, and this phone call brings me to tears every time.
Please can you tag the exact time of the phone call?
@@bernadettosvay-szabo7620 it’s the first call
@@bernadettosvay-szabo7620 - 10:30
@@guccigaby8374 Thanks :))
People ask me why each year I come back to these videos. They ask why I care, all these years later. It's because of these people, these heroes, the human resilience. Because of these families. Because of the survivors. People who went in, knowing it might be a one way trip. It doesn't matter how directly or indirectly we're affected by it, it still impacts our lives. We must never forget 9/11, and the lives lost
I was 14 yo and will never forget. I come back to these videos every year too… it was a sad day
I'm Canadian, and still come back to these videos every year, to remember. I will never forget what I saw and what people sacrificed and lost that day.
I come back to honor the fallen. I will never forget you all as long as I live. ❤
ABSOLUTELY! 😢 I come back to these videos myself, EVERY year, for 22 yrs. I was even watching them last night, while camping. It never ceases to destroy me. As an empath, I feel this stuff exponentially. It's a day that I will take to my grave. It will be the 1st & LAST thot, as I leave this earth. 😔
Thank you for articulating what I have struggled to x
I hope that the 911 operators received therapy for what they had to go through. Noone ever talks about that. I pray they are all okay. I can't imagine what they experienced.
Theres a special on them
They probably gave the victims a sense of peace before they died. Being a 911 operator is not for the faint of heart and they know when they are speaking with people it can be for the last time. That job has a high turnover rate. Idk anyone who could retire from that job. It is very traumatizing.
One of the firefighter dispatchers who is heavily featured in their publicly released tapes did an awesome job that day but I think he left after a few years. PTSD makes it hard to do that job well, unfortunately.
@@tiffprendergast do you know what the name of that special is ? I can’t seem to find it.
@@jesawalker Yes, there is that one woman i always here telling them to pray and they were going to be fine knowing the entire time they probably wouldn't make it.
No matter how many times I watch documentaries about 911 it always gives me the chills and I still think about those poor people trapped and those that decided to jump knowing their end. And the brave people that did their duty and brave souls assisting others in that nightmare
Never forget that Muslims did this, the media tries to not mention it anymore. Religion of “peace” in action.
Hopefully after doing so much research you’ve found out that this was no terrorist attack. This was a controlled demolition US Government inside job..
I ball everytime I wish I could of been there to help out although I know there was not much anyone could of done
They all ignore the stories of POC
That didn't take long.
Pathetic.
Also, why we don't actually care...@@Dodgers-sw2uk
“The world doesn’t stop for every tragic loss of life.. and ya know, I kind of wish the world could. The world gets too busy..”
That’s hit me hard.
If it did then the world will never move. Bad tragic deaths happen to people every single day. More than 400,000 people die from homicide each year.
The thing though was it DID stop, for this. All the planes had been grounded. No constant sounds of planes flying overhead Schools and businesses had shut down for like a week. It was EERILY quiet. And when people talked, it was subdued. I understand her sentiment, but at the same time this was not a regular tragic loss of life. This was on an epic scale that still resounds today.
As someone from NY who lost a family member that day… the world did stop. I was 12 but remember it like it was yesterday. Our world as we knew it was completely changed in a second.
@@nicolette317 I’m so sorry for your loss sweetheart. 😔
Thank you. I will forever hate September because it’s like the one month I can’t do out of sight out of mind.
Every year I pay homage to the victims and their families by watching these videos and just sending a message to them that I am here and I will not forget.
Same and I question my faith every year .... WHY?
Same here. I let these moments occupy my heart and mind, pay homeage to their memory every year. I'm not sure why, but it seems like the only thing to do. To remember them, to never forget.
I do that too,I will never forget, my children and grandchildren will never forget. There is a type of evil in this world that ordinary people can not imagine,911 was one of its worst manifestations....the worst one in My lifetime.
same....
Same with me. Even though this happened 3 months before I was even born, seeing these almost feel like I witnessed the event myself and I cry every time I watch these.
Stephen’s mom is an amazing woman. I first watched this video shortly before my father suddenly passed away, and what she said here actually helped me through the grieving process. Instead of getting angry and sad that he isn’t here, I’m glad that I had him in my life for 18 years. Celebrating those 18 years of memories has helped me so much. I remembered (and will always remember) what Stephen’s mom said❤️
She is a real light in this world! ❤
Also, I am so sorry for your loss. I heard a saying recently that I would love to share,
“The size of your grief is the size of your love.”
I wish you peace ❤
@@CollateralDamage93 thank you! We just passed the 2 year anniversary and went on an amazing vacation to celebrate his memory. I think I’ve definitely found peace by now but it’s still hard sometimes of course❤️
My condolences 🙏🙏
Amazing woman? Sounds like a disfunctional family to me, she has a very weird way of talking and says some very odd things...
I’m amazed at how calm and collected Stephen was during his call to his mother. But you could hear how he was on the verge of crying.
He sounds so young.
As a mother, it’s just absolutely heartbreaking 💔 RIP
Poor baby just breaks my heart
I think complete shock took over . They knew that death was unavoidable. They wanted to say goodbye. Stephan was so young and his mom is a beautiful human being to think the way she does. She was blessed with all those children I hope that they have healed and know that they will see him again.
I think the people inside the buildings were more calm bc they couldn't see how bad it looked from the outside so for a little bit in the beginning they had a bit of hope until it faded but those poor people on the planes knew instantly they were never getting off the planes. I'm glad there was time for so many of them to make these calls especially with most bodies never being recovered at least it's a little bit of knowledge for their poor families. 😢
Stephen’s mother has such a poetic way of speaking. “It was universal... my family and I had joined all the losses of all the ages.” What a deep, fathomless well of grief that day wrought. Impossible to forget.
You can tell from everything and how his siblings acted that this was a toxic mom
@Jillian Sabre I had the exact same thought about how poetic she sounded when she said that instead of being angry he’s gone she chose to be happy that she had him for 33 years and they have a “feast of memories” they can enjoy any time they want. Made me cry.
@@GetonMylevel132 NO YOU NEED RE READ @Tyson211
@@GetonMylevel132 - Tyson read and comprehended it quite well... What are you talking about? lol
this quote helped heal me
My mom passed away 24 yrs ago this coming October and I can still remember her voice. I hope I never forget her voice.
This was extremely hard to watch. The pain that the families went through, is still going through, and the victims.
It made my pecker start to rise up a little bit
+Tilly Divine
We'll weep for them once we make them extinct.
Yep, at least the victims who passed are in a better place now! (I mean that they are in heaven or somewhere like that)!
The comments in response to Felice just show everything that has gotten worse since then. Blame, hate, projection, and disconnection that these are actual human beings, that’s the point of this film. In other threads everyone is laughing and saying horrible screams were “the best part.” Would you care if it was someone you care about if you can do such a thing? 2D people with no compassion who can hear this and still not have feelings appears to be society’s continual decline
@@lillieeve6969 what?! People actually said that their screams were the best part?! That's very disturbing to hear! I had to watch some of the footage because I was to young to remember and it just upsets me to much to even think about this tragedy!
“You can say that you’re in an air-conditioned building”
“We’re young men we’re not ready to die”
That must have broke that operators heart in the moment. The silence just spoke volumes even if it was for a couple of seconds. Unbelievably heartbreaking 💔
They cut the last second or so of Cosgrove's call. I don't blame them - it's actually much, much worse.
@@theMMAdhatter i couldn’t sleep the day i heard his call. the scream was horrifying. no person should ever pass away like that, no person.
@@theMMAdhatter
It’s lame they did that.
@@theMMAdhatter How could it be worse than his screaming and the building collapsing??
@@irene_f.The last second of the call was horrifying. They deleted it here.
I love Stephen’s mom spirit. Beautiful.
Azerty same
Me too. She’s a poet.
Yes, embodied compassion, wisdom and peace.
Such a graceful and loving mother. I wish I could give her a hug.
Azerty
Her ease and wisdom awes me.
8:31 "The visual record of that day is limited to the exteriors; what we see with our eyes are two buildings in flame. These calls and radio transmissions show us, through sound, what we couldn't see with our eyes. They are part of the fabric of the day that we wouldn't know, or have no understanding of, without these sonic records." Such a powerful statement!
Jim was a very smart man by calling the media. Getting his story out there and trying to get himself some help. He kept stating that he was trapped.
When Kevin Cosgrove said "were young men, were not ready 2 die"..& then u see the tower collapse..omg..I got chills..heartbreaking
those were not his last words
Sad but what about Katrina?
@@marcuslane2806 what about Katrina?
@@marcuslane2806 what about Katrina?????
Marcus Lane don’t compare things like this both are absolutely horrible
What a beautiful lady who promised her husband that she wouldn’t turn on the television amp simply sat in the garden, such elegance and class and bless her husband for asking her not to watch the news unfolding, a beautiful loving family and I’m not religious but I will say bless them and all these poor victims and their families, it is just so terribly sad and pointless waste of lives, love from me here in the UK 💓
Joanne Lawrence what an incredible lady
Seems futile though since eventually she would find out
@@stefs7141 gosh you have a warm heart don’t you 😉
Young people should have to watch this documentary on the anniversary. I was only 5 years old when this happened. Seeing these stories really shows the gravity, the horror, of this situation.
Thats what im doing right now. 15. hopefully in school we'll do something on this.
I am 32, I was in Grade 5 and I remember it. I watch this every year, cry like a baby... but I need to remember this.
?@mireilleblain1776
be grateful u weren't old enough to remember any of this. please watch and see what we went thru. we make our littles do tha same
I was 3 going on 4 so don't remember it
Melissa's father is incredibly eloquent and fond of his daughter. His story expresses his love and it warms my heart in a way only a loving father could warm his daughter's heart.
She was newly married and the message he left her broke my heart.
Her storyI thi k gets me the most because she was only to be there for thst day, just married and never came home.😭
@@lis8814 the message she left for him was so beautiful yet just horrific
My dad went to college with her and he said she was just so sweet to everyone
😭
Geese man, he was just going to clean out his desk. Such bad timing.
Anonymous I know. And Melissa was just there on a business trip.
Anonymous right
Yeah, geese, I love geese.
@@TheAnimeViber Smh
I know. That was so sad. New baby on the way
The fact they didn’t allow the people in the south tower to leave immediately because “the building was secure” makes me so angry. How can you secure a building against another plane crashing into it? What did that even mean? I imagine so many people would have been desperate to get out of the building asap and the death count was ultimately doubled because neglect. So many lives could have been saved if they had evacuated the building smh.
It had to seem like a crazy accident, until the second plane hit.
No one was under any obligation to heed the message to stay (and some ignored it and got out).
Still, tragically misleading, in hindsight.
It's because it was an inside job.
Bro, as confused as you are now. They were even more confused than any human has been before.
Because they had no idea what had happened for a long time.
yup... i really dont get it why they keep ask to stay where they are that time... they must get out from that restaurant asap
This makes you realize that for every person who was late for work that day and avoided everything, theres another person who was just in town for one day for a meeting and wasn’t so lucky. So sad.
Orio Palmer was an absolute hero. His family must be so proud of him. Rest In Power Orio, the world needs more people like you
Definitely a hero. I just learned that his widow, Deborah Palmer, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2021. She was 61. My sincere condolences to her children and all those who loved her. I hope that she and Orio are now reunited and at peace.
@@lilyjameson5156 oh bless ❤ RIP Deborah. Happy to know they are together again.
I agree. True hero. Can’t believe I had never heard his story before this.
Yeah if the towers weren't detonated by controlled explosions ,palmer would have been able to get people down that stairwell and the lift on the 40th and maybe helped in the north tower also, bush should be locked up along with kissenger and others..
@@davidburrows4801 take off your tinfoil hat
It was amazing how great Shimmy’s family responded to him and how they tried to lovingly comfort him .
It's a miracle the phone lines even worked after the crashes. Im glad those loved ones get to keep that last memento of their passed loved ones. Such a tragedy.
Many people had to use cells and computer VOIP phones.
And the tower on the north tower isn’t just for looks just saying
Phone lines were busy right after 😢
Every 9/11 I watch a documentary so I can understand what happened that day. I wasn’t born until 2003 so I didn’t experience the events of that day first hand. Every year hearing the stories and voices of loved ones that didn’t get to make it back, it always makes me cry. I pray for the people we lost that day and hope they’re watching down knowing how much they were loved.
I was born just 9 months after the attacks and my grief today came out of nowhere and that resulted in me smashing things. I was very annoyed that Mummy didn’t calm me down so I walked out. I’m still mad at Mummy now
My mom was pregnant with me so I was born 3 months after 9/11 and I do the same every year. And watching these almost feel like I witnessed it myself every time I watch a documentary about it and I cry every time I watch them. I feel so sad for all the families and the victims of this tragedy.
I was also born in 2003 and I do research and watch videos on 9/11 because I think we should all know our history and how tragic this event really was❤️
"We're young men, we're not ready to die!" Broke my heart. Rip.
Horrible!
Everyone STOP saying what you would or wouldn’t have done in that situation. Hindsight is 20/20 and the people in tower 2 had no idea what was going on. Everyone’s a hero in their own minds apparently and would always make decisions that were superior to others’ judgment.
It's as simple as failed protocol that day.
:(
💯 facts. I always ignore those type of individuals including my own son. I keep telling him. You say that now but when faced a real situation majority of humans. Freezes, panics, goes into shock or gets themselves or others killed because they think they are bad asses and don’t want to listen to logic.
It's absolutely ridiculous to expect people not to empathise by putting themselves in that situation and speculating on what they would have done.
What is the problem you have with that.?
It's really quite weird that you are asking people not to do that.
I would've left tower 2 right when tower 1 got hit.
The relief that Orio brought to those people stuck in the building during the last moments of their lives....at least they felt some hope. What a brave man. May people like Orio never be forgotten for the sacrifices made that day in the pursuit of rescueing others.
You’re absolutely right; some sense of relief alleviated the torment and desperation those people were feeling.
Orio was a man of bravery, decency and heroism. I admire him so much.
Absolutely couldnt agree with you more.
Very well said. What an incredible man. His family must be SO proud.
Orio is my uncle. 9/11 has changed my family forever.. however I'm happy to know Orio's legacy will live on forever. My Uncle Stephen and father Vincent are also in documentary. Stephen passed away two years ago from lung cancer y father is the only brother alive. So 9/11 was the beginning of tragedy for my family.
You don’t realise how important memories of your loved one are until you lose them. How true it is that you forget how they sounded like…
One of the unspoken group of hero’s of that day was the 911 operators. They tried in vain to help. They knew it was over for those people. But they still got names and locations and offered words of hope, comfort, and prayer for those suffering on the line with them. They were overcome with phone calls and information. I couldn’t imagine their guilt and feeling of helplessness. Hero’s too!! ❤️
Exactly. I'm sure they haven't forgotten one single word
So true. Bless them all😭🙏💜
😢🥺❤️🔥
Honestly they are strong minded individuals having to literally listen to someone’s last words and they don’t even know it.
You don't know that they knew for sure that "it was over for those people". They could not predict the future.
I absolutely adore Stephen’s mother. She’s stuck in my head and heart for years. What a beautifully deep and wonderful woman.
I feel the same. She said such insightful things. You can tell she's had to process a lot of pain and grief. There's a sadness to her.
I was just thinking the same thing. She seems like a very wise woman who hasn't allowed such a terribly tragic event to turn her bitter, she's handled it so gracefully ❤️ RIP to her son and everyone lost that day
I feel so bad for those who called loved ones & never got through. They needed to hear their loved ones so they didn't feel so alone.
That first story about Melissa really gets me because any other day she could’ve been in New York she would’ve survived. But it just has to be that Tuesday 11th September. It’s heart breaking that she was there for that one day
Same as Jim Gartenberg. He only went back to the Towers for one last day to clear his desk… if only… 😢.
The guy who called the news station, he was hoping that would get him rescued and not forgotten in there. RIP
Looking at the antiquated television sets and telephones...I'm reminded of how long ago this was; it doesn't feel like seventeen years. It feels like yesterday.
Yea I miss those simple days. I was born in 95 but I feel like everyone is so superficial and fake now a days
BlackGirlLovesAnime6
I was born in 88 and i remember watching the news of the wtc when i was 13 in 7th grade. I’ll never forget that day. Yea it feels like it happened yesterday.
K W me too
@@angelrayvega88 same here I was in 8th grade taking a test our teacher stopped the test turned on the news and everything changed. so weird how much it sticks with you
Jason Hawkins
Yea those days will never be forgotten. We will always remember that day in our time.
Watching this on September 11th, 2020. It still hits as hard every year
So true
True
I watch everything I can so I can get a sense of what happened that day, as I was only 1 year old.
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I watch the 9/11 documentaries every year…. I’ll never forget and I cry every time. Such a horrible tragedy and attack on our nation. I hope we all continue to embrace each other like we did after 9/11. Americans came together and there was shared love and acceptance. It’s sad that today there seems to be so much division. Hopefully we can all come together again without a terrible tragedy forcing us together.
Same here 😢😥💔💔
Amen 🙏
Same. My small tribute to honor the lives we lost on that day, is to watch their stories every year
I do the same too every time September hits or if it pops up in my mind. I cry every time I watch these documentaries.
The man speaks about Melissa like he is glad to at least have had her in his life. Beautiful soul. All these people hold so much love for these victims.
And he became a better person afterwards apparently, it was at least nice seeing that
Do you mean her brother?
Stevens message destroyed me. His family is so precious. His moms amazing.
She is so amazeing
There’s so many perspectives to think about. The people in the building, on the plane, on the ground, surrounding buildings, families, phone operators. Prayers to everyone! My heart feels deeply for them.
Yes. Millions
Yes! The people on both planes!!! Just everyone in the buildings, planes… man 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@Transaction Empire I understand all that, but the planes were still there.
@Transaction Empire if planes never existed can you explain all the names of those who people who allegedly died in the plain and the hijackers too...all that was made up?
@Transaction Empire can you explain the people near the towers who also saw the 2dn plane? When you explain all that maybe i'm gonna believe that planes never existed
Just like Titanic. Telling people its fine and to stay in their rooms. They lost so much valuable time.
And just like the Titanic, there were so many who couldn’t be saved anyway, no matter what, just like those who were stuck above the impact zone of the Twin Towers. Inevitable death. A few similarities between the Titanic and 9/11 indeed. Tragic.
having a call from your daughter in total distress, fear asking for help yet there's nothing you can do. devastating. i just cannot imagine the pain.
easier to be said than done but i do hope everybody who got involved, the survivors, relatives of the victims now found solace.
may the souls pf these innocent victims now resting in eternal peace.
I know, I mean dad just want to protect their daughters their whole lives. So the fact that he couldn't do nothing 😭 heartbreaking.
Love. A lot of these folks said “i love you always” what an amazing thing that is. Love, you can’t hold it or see it but you feel it. That’s how you know it’s real. Love is something that never dies, never weary. You’ll always have it. “I love you always” in other words, I love you until time itself stops.
"Love is the one thing that transcends time and space."
Benus
Love never dies. What a powerful statement. The Bible states this.
That's beautiful
When I heard that man say “we’re all young men, we’re not ready to die” it broke my heart. All these years later and hearts are still being broken. I’m Canadian and all we could do that day was vow to be there in support of our American brothers and sisters, and help them heal from the tragedy 🇨🇦🇺🇸.
he continued to speak even while the tower started do collapse, but it was cut out of the video , really sad and scary to listen to him
Hopefully after doing so much research you’ve found out that this was no terrorist attack. This was a controlled demolition US Government inside job..
@bucl0s_ you mean he continued to speak as his building collapsed. Did he know what was happening and what could he possibly be saying. I have never heard this phone call before. Thanks
@@megmeyer7563 search for the video, its all around youtube, if not , HMU I can send , of course the connection was cancelled when the tower collapsed :)
Thank you so much.
23 years later and I still tear up for all these innocent human beings 😢
Same
This one gets me
Imagine the people that didn't get to call. So sad. 😭
🥺
Most people would have been able to, these are just some of the calls made that day
Yeah, like, those who were on the floors that were hit on the North tower, probably none of them survived the crash. Worst was on the south tower cuz the plane hit the 77° floor lobby, which had a lot of people there wondering if they should or not get back to their office. Hope at least that they didnt suffered 🙏
@@molequesgames784 read 102 minutes
I think of those people many times when I see these videos... I hope they somehow know they weren't forgotten.
It feels wrong pressing 'like' for this video. Absolutely heartbreaking - however it is very well presented and really makes you feel for every individual who lost their life.
Yeah. I guess people are just liking the video because it’s very serious and well-documented.
I feel ya
Antonia Jane yup
I ‘like’ it so I can watch it every September 11th in my liked videos area
@@ogantafia1944 I think the 'like' button should be used to show your appreciation of the video - not because you like the content.
Jim making it a point to make an impact and be the only person in the towers talking to the national news in order to help others is purely amazing. The firefighter figuring out a way out a bit too late, utterly heart wrenching.
I was 8 years old on 9/11/2001. I was a 911 dispatcher for 4 1/2 years. I’ll never be able to express my gratitude for all first responders. So many of our policies came from this infamous day. Every year I watch because I don’t want to ever forget. We cannot forget.
It’s so moving that these families share their stories of their loved ones . It’s an honor to listen and grieve with them for these terrible losses of life.
❤️🙏🏾🕊
"Stay where you are. Stay where you are". These directions were deadly for many of these people. I'm so sorry for the victims and their families. These poor people were misdirected and badly advised - they should have been told to evacuate and leave the building if at all possible. It might have saved a few more lives
They believed the building was safe--they didn't know about the hijacked planes--and sending people outside would have put them at risk of falling debris and it could have blocked the firefighters. It was something that happened during the 1993 bombing. In hindsight, it was the wrong move but at the time, with the information they had, it was the safest call.
@@tameniai yeah read they just changed protocols in 1995 because of that bombing and that actualky was worse for the workers :(
That's why I don't follow Direction and this situation especially . I tried to find it exit and Runaway
There had been chaos in 93 when they tried to get everyone out - people were trapped on smoke-filled stairways for up to 10 hours. They didn't want a repeat of that and it was believed that the building was safe. Like it was believed that the Titanic was unsinkable.
Trust your instincts. Don't listen to your idiot managers.
Oh man, I need to start answering my phone. Cuz I'm totally one of those people who will ignore the phone and door if I just do not want to be bothered.
this is the best advice i'd give you.
Receive every single call you get, no matter how unimportant and useless it seems.
Me too 🙁
@@Empenguin you are right.
Same here thank you for this advice x
Unreal really how this happened, no one could have known. !!!
Steven's mother's calmness and understanding of the situation has to be soothing for her family in the aftermath... I'll never forget this day. I'm watching it live in California on maternity leave
These voices show us the humanity behind this event. It’s so easy to disassociate and think of this as just something terrible that happened to someone else. This is something we haven’t had in a lot of very tragic events in history. They made history. These people did their best in the worst situation. Rest In Peace. We’ll never forget.
Humanity? So did you think it was an octopus kind of emotion and feeling before watching this video then?🙄
@@antboy9757 🤣😂😂🤣
They're heartbreaking to listen to. RIP victims of 9/11. We will never forget.❤🌹
@@antboy9757 I was crying until I saw your comment. Thanks I peed laughing
@@antboy9757 😭😭😭
For me, Kevin Cosgrove's call is the most harrowing. His scream...sounds of the building collapsing.
I wept.
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 It really got to me, too. Those poor men. Those poor people.
It was his call and seeing the video of what was going on real time during his call that really hit home the personal like tragedy of 9-11 to me. Don't get me wrong it was sad but I was in elementary school when that happened, like second or third grade. That video really messed me up when I saw it.
Same here, same here. This documentary didn't even include that horrific scream, and I can understand why, it is absolutely haunting. Something of nightmares.
@@bandgeek1614 I can well imagine. I hope you will accept a hug.
This was extremely hard to watch.
Simone Ruiz Can I see your Tush?
I'm barely through the first 3 minutes without crying.
@Chris Calo wow, you are such an idiot.
Chris Calo Are you fucking serious dude? So you’re saying, “oh, these calls were faked, and people didn’t actually die on that day”
You Cannot Dab If Your Dead ): .....What the heck....
Im 63...and no matter how many years go by, ill always feel as if this happened just yesterday. I remember exactly where i was and what i was doing. My heart is sick for America forever, for what happened that day.
I pray such a tragedy never takes place again.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!
I'm also 63 and live in the UK, and remember where I was at work, and our Manager coming in to tell us the World Trade Centre had been hit, and we all stood there in absolute shock then someone turned on the radio, and we listened to the broadcast in disbelief. I will never forget that day and what unfolded . It still haunts me to this day.
Imagine looking out the window and seeing a plane rushing towards you. You have no time to react or do anything, living the last few seconds of your life before it ends. This thought makes my heart ache..
Imagine how frightened the people on the plane were too. 😭
Somebody did and survived in his floor.... His name is Stanley praimnath
Those people were the lucky ones
@@iwatchvideos9187 I agree. In the grand scheme, it’s best they passed before they could comprehend what was going on.
@@iwatchvideos9187 I agree. I would much rather be minding my own business, look up, gasp at the sight of death, and be gone. Just like that. Rather than be stuck on one of the floors, no way out, struggling to breathe.
Can you imagine how the people receiving those calls felt in that moment? Knowing your loved one is trapped in dire conditions, and knowing there’s absolutely NOTHING you can do to help them. Must be such a helpless feeling.
sick to the stomach.
To hear these recordings is so gut-wrenching particularly that poor mans last words as the tower collapsed still hoping to be saved broke my heart and I can only imagine how distraught and helpless the families felt knowing their loved ones were in there and watching the towers fall in real time. 20 years later and it’s still so incredibly sad.
Awful sounds, but we should all listen to them, just to honor these brave, brave souls. I weep when I hear them but pray for all my fellow Americans lost in this horrible event. Peace and love to all of you and your families.
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 Lovely words. All the best to you & yours from England 🏴🙏
Transaction Empire Bush had nothing to do with it. Grow up
@Transaction Empire stop drinking the Kool-Aid, you ignorant fool!
@Transaction Empire I knew it wouldn't be long for one of you "Truther" nuts to chime in!
You're probably one of those "Flat Earther" lunatics as well.🤪
22 years anniversary of 911, may all the victims Rest In Peace. Condolences and peace for all the families.
I remember when Woody.EXE (he’s from a horror Toy Story game) paid a very emotional tribute to the passengers of flight 93 and he gave me the unforgettable honour of reading the names of the brave passengers who died fighting back. I got very emotional honouring Todd and Sandy, I even said the “Let’s roll” quote when I paid my respects to him and I could imagine that Todd was looking down on me at that moment. Then Woody.EXE ordered authorities to ring out bell towers at least 3,000 times in honour of each victim who passed on. I’ll never forget the 22nd anniversary