88-year-old Surfside survivor has neighbors to thank for saving her life

An 88-year-old woman says she was carried to safety as the Surfside Champlain Towers collapsed around her.

[@Eissalovesyou]

Bless her and the people who helped her.. I'm so happy that she survived.

[@anniehovsepian6173]

Neighbors but no word about first responders

[@gabrielleivie4585]

Her age makes it even more of a miracle 🤦🏾‍♀️💕

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

Growing up, I could remember my parents taking me to visit her and my grandfather on Sundays. We would go down to the beach and hang out by the pool before going out to dinner. Childhood memories. We’re beyond grateful she’s okay.

[@PlayshotKalo]

Do you know if anything is set up for people who want to help her? A gofundme or similar?

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

@@PlayshotKalo I'm not sure. Right now she's staying with my uncle. My father and older brother visited her the day after the collapse. They bought her needed supplies and have talked with different people. There's a lot to do, but they have a plan in motion for her. Thank you for your compassion and kind comments.

[@vampiraJ]

Bless her and your family. 💜

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

Her purpose in this life definitely has not yet been fulfilled. There is a reason your grandmother is still here on this Earth. I am so happy for your family that she is doing well (though I know her poor heart is broken). I only hope I will have have her personality and spunk at that age, God willing I make it that long. Blessings to your family. And love from Texas ♥️

[@eweiner14]

May you have many more years with her, "biz ah hindred und tzvantzik."

[@RoxyReyes]

This made me tear up how sad but I'm so happy to hear something positive 💕😓

[@trexmidnite]

I've heard the same story over and over.. just old age you know..

[@piaaadah]

Dude I see you all over h3 comments

[@RapPlaya]

I agree. Ive been waiting to hear something positive out of all of this.

[@CanDuNietteR]

What's sad about escaping death???

[@pchelloo]

@ Roxy: I'm sooo happy to hear that she was saved. You're correct! I'm happy to hear some positive news too. *Cheers*

[@tbrwn2548]

She's a real G. Definitely don't look her age

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

Amen!!

[@lizs5709]

G?

[@vaderthekittenchannel1979]

She is so young for 88 years old! ❤️

[@Ama-Elaini]

It looks like she must have been beautiful when she was young. Still is.

[@beatricelim7969]

Definitely! She is still so youthful

[@nightengale7163]

Bless that gentleman & his family for helping this lady.🙏🌹

[@Iridescentunicornfarts]

She got that unit when it first opened. This is heartbreaking and I’m glad she’s safe.

[@nicshere]

First thing I thought when she said that. Half her life she spent in that home and it's gone. Very heartbreaking for all of them.

[@cray-craycrayon575]

Imagine making friends with so many neighbors during that time and then losing so many of them in only a few seconds...

[@svasianfilipiname6603]

She was rich to get something that beautiful in the first place but it's sad she lost her house and is now displaced!

[@Cream_of_wheat]

Yes she did. I thought wow, she’s lived there longer than I’ve been alive. May God bless & protect her & everyone effected by this unfortunate tragedy.

[@nicshere]

@@svasianfilipiname6603 Rich?? And how did you get to that estimate? I hate to tell you but she probably paid far less for that beachside condo than I could for one in downtown Chicago overlooking Lake Michigan.. Living on a beach in Florida isn't as expensive as you think, especially in a condo. Hubby and I are looking to retire to Florida. Housing is cheaper than assumed. So don't assume you know anyone's financial situation.

[@jeanettedavies8665]

Glad she is alive too tell the tale.

[@PatinaEdochie]

Right so glad she’s alive 🙏🏽🕊

[@THEPRK]

Strangers showing love. Its putting tears in this guys eyes - and I dont cry by nature.

[@arthurbrown4244]

sometimes complete strangers do more than family members

[@janicescott7338]

Thank goodness for these loving people.

[@astheworldturns1096]

Bruh me neither but this rescue of Esther was spiritual...she put tears in my eyes

[@jeannieab5218]

It’s ok man, real men cry at times. Something admired by real women. 👍

[@ccefc_families297]

God bless the neighbors who saved her life so bravely! Very sad for all the tenants who did not survive. I can see the pain in her eyes of all the friends she lost.

[@massielmelo237]

Bless her heart: “I’ve lived a good life, I’m good”. What a selfless human being! 🙏🏾✨🙌🏾

[@fefetegs8994]

😇🕊😇🕊👉❤💯😭

[@Wixom2200]

Good idea. Send that one to city of Surfside now!

[@BMarie774]

I didn’t even think about that. That these people who survived, have literally lost everything. 40 years+ of treasured possessions just..gone.

[@joan-lisa-smith]

No decades more than that, she lived there 40 years so moved in at age 44 so would have brought with her all her ancestors gifts, photos as well as her children's pix etc from raising them from all the decades before she moved in there.....then add to that whatever she accumulated in the next 40 via life photos, holiday gifts, things left to her as older fam died.

[@MariaPerez-hl4js]

She came after the war in Europe so she had to go through that horrible experience also and now she lost everything but have her life.

[@arkeyn3831]

Something positive. So many would be happy just to be alive right now. Hope nobody will encounter anything like this. But it's 21 century and we still have wars, hunger, poverty. Wish everyone good things. And I do believe that there's good in this life.

[@tristianbeavers9356]

It's horrible I live in central Florida and I am crying about I'm 14 and I can feel their pain

[@donnae2013]

I hope the government Helps them a lot instead of sending it to other countries these people need clothes, phone, a home, Everything

[@mikehurricane5767]

Angel's are everywhere . I am handicapped , and I run into them quite often . These Men , are truly angels . They were at the right place at the right time . God love them . And how that happened , was well ,, a miracle . Nice to see good news is somehow related to this tragedy . Thanks ,,,,,,

[@rocklynq7628]

May God bless you and send you many more earth angels along your path

[@mikehurricane5767]

@@rocklynq7628 Thanks Rocklyn ! My life is a daily challenge . But long ago I learned to put my face to the wind , and never give up . And so many people have more challenges than me . And again ,,, Thank you .

[@rocklynq7628]

@@mikehurricane5767 you are an earth angel yourself. Dont forget that. We all need love and support and people like you make this world a better place.

[@mikehurricane5767]

@@rocklynq7628 Thank you . But I am just a lucky survivor . May peace and love , follow you through your life . Your kind words have touched my heart .

[@rocklynq7628]

@@mikehurricane5767 thank you Mike. I hope that peace and love find me as i am also a survivor. I hope the same for you. Im lucky to be alive and I know now more than ever that my purpose now is to be there for others. Your kind words have touched me also. Thank you for them 💜

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Ester I am so happy you made it!!

[@blessall8856]

She made it down the stairs by herself at 88!

[@sandyrose2398]

@@blessall8856 88 is the new 40. I'm 80 yrs young and I'm as spry as they come. One of my neighbors thought I was 65.

[@blessall8856]

@@sandyrose2398 Wonderful you🌹 are 80 and spry! I pray I will also make it with energy and mobility!

[@PlayshotKalo]

@@sandyrose2398 I love it, you’re still full of life. You remind me of my dad’s late mother, she had the soul and energy of a twenty year old. May you enjoy many more years

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

@@sandyrose2398 good for you 👍

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I'm glad she made it out alive but am very sad her birds didn't make it. They were her little family,

[@susanmorse1111]

Heartless officials!! Never reelect these heartless animals!!

[@tagyouritification]

@@susanmorse1111 I hope you never have a child who chooses to be a rescuer that loses their life over a parakeet ! We ALL love our furkids, yes this is heartbreaking these pets most likely survived in the standing tower for days if not till it was brought down, but I would never put a person's life in danger which this clearly was.

[@susanmorse1111]

@@tagyouritification I and many others volunteered to go in to get them! I willing would have signed a waiver!! The building was not going to fall if one person stepped inside! They had to drill holes in the concrete and set explosives to make it fall!! So this has nothing to do with a first responder!! Too many regular Joe's volunteered!

[@susanmorse1111]

@@tagyouritification if I die in the event of saving an animal then my purpose on this earth is served!! I have seven rescue dogs and two horses that I will care for until they die because of people that do not care and deem them disposable!! That is my purpose in this life! To be tge voice of the voiceless! Sorru if it offends you but it is my job to care about the ones that others feel.are not worthy of life... funny I feel that way about some people..ones that think that their life is more important.

[@susanmorse1111]

There is no reason that her birds could not be with her today. They knew exactly where they were but refused to let anyone retrieve them!!

[@zslis4348]

This is what the real America is like- neighbor helping neighbor

[@ladyjade6446]

Absolutely 😢

[@asielmilian38]

Love thy neighbor.

[@criticalhard]

That's what makes the US amazing NOT division.

[@stuartlee6622]

BLACK LIVES MATTER, DARLING

[@amtrakhiawathafan3609]

Neighbors lending hands

[@marylandgirl9246]

It's good to hear these stories amid all of the heartache.

[@larrywong4966]

nice to have a small bit of good news and help when neighbors are more than neighbors, bless them ! Hope more people are found.

[@lanaconin5704]

All she cared about were photos, not expensive things. That’s why I save everything to different places online. At least she’s ok and her son is ok. So many weren’t so lucky 😢

[@EmmaDee]

Is she not simply precious, and so gracious.....beautiful woman.

[@estelleschneider9033]

A safe deposit box in bank For very importante papers and pictures

[@jonathanlife5304]

Yes, it's a good reason to have valuable pictures scanned and saved on drives. One doesn't know what could happen and keep important documents in a single place, in case there's an emergency, you know where to get things.

[@catnthehat]

@@estelleschneider9033 I came across a bunch of videos here on YT last week, where many Owners of "Safe" deposit boxes found out all their items were stolen/missing. A few with money over $ 50k & precious photos & more

[@catnthehat]

A Lawyer stated they're not insured so Owners get nothing when things happen.

[@MPam1619]

That son needs to go get his mom. She needs him now. All her friends are gone and she does not need to be left alone.

[@corazoncubano5372]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@MF99K]

it sounds like she's living with one of her sons now so that's indeed what happened

[@thaisrodz]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@Another_Story_]

before they demolish, they should swarm the remaining building with drones and robots to retrieve any personal items they can for the survivors and their families

[@cusimilooking4965]

Yes, that is a wonderful idea. Robotics to pic items. I'm sure the rest of the building will be demolished. Will it be safe to allow one "timed" person at the time into the building to pick up some belongings?

[@Cream_of_wheat]

That is what they ought to do for the mere inconvenience to these poor individuals. I hate this happened.

[@corazoncubano5372]

@@cusimilooking4965 The remaining structure is unstable and on the verge of collapse. Who would want to go in there after getting out safely, to pick through and look for material items.

[@toddsubjent7142]

Indeed so, wish some safe way to retrieve some treasures, pictures, health info, meds records etc. but had to leave quickly and not knowing you could not go back to your home. Seems they now plan quick demo rest of building as before the storm is to hit west but still close by. Thankful many lives 1st priority are safe!

[@criticalhard]

@@corazoncubano5372 I would. I lost my dad a long time ago and I would go there to save pictures and his belongings. I know material things are just memories but I would like to preserve them. I would go there with no doubt.

[@frankdiaz6291]

It was the father and son from Jersey who saved her...you two are God's send angels

[@evangelineburgonio6436]

Yes, Frank ~ they truly are! God ☝works in mysterious ways! 🙏 The grandma has a sharp mind. Not her time to go and meet our Creator.

[@MassimilianoAlbanese]

@@evangelineburgonio6436 I sick of this God's mysterious ways BS. Several kids under 10 year old died, and God decided to save an 88 year old lady?

[@angelaabarca3133]

They were there on vacation. Good thing they were there.

[@groovingranny5452]

As Mr. Rogers always taught, "look for the helpers." There are far more good, caring decent people and we need to concentrate on them.

[@PreparewithRealEstate]

Hi Neighbor ;)

[@eagleeye2300]

Esther...Tons of love to you, sweet woman!! We love you. So sorry for what you just endured.

[@adav5533]

❤

[@astheworldturns1096]

❤

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

💜💜💜

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

Thank you for the comments.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

🙏❤🙏👵

[@shaqmac1458]

HEROES Albert, and the other men who saved this woman. Humanity is a beautiful thing. God Bless ❤

[@jaycee8458]

I luv her accent. She's so cute.

[@ynwa7084]

‘Immigrants, we get the job done!’ - Hamilton

[@jaycee8458]

@@ynwa7084 We sure do.

[@Su-pz5ib]

@@jaycee8458 right haha 👍

[@Dana-jb6ej]

Yes I bet her family went through some horrors of the holocaust and european pogroms..she's definatly an Ashkenazi jew...maybe Spanish jew from the sound of her accent..

[@xioesq13]

@@Dana-jb6ej there are many Cubans here in Miami who practice Judaism. Esther is probably one of them because on local TV she spoke Spanish to one of the men who carried her out.

[@NevaehsThriftyNiftyTreasures]

4 dislikes so far... Why? How? Your lives must be miserable

[@tommieyaj]

Right a lot hate in this world imagine if it was there love one . Prayer for the other family

[@ladyjade6446]

Agree

[@cyndykated358]

People are odd!

[@septembersmith7752]

Sure there just kids

[@alexsinclaire8894]

Incredibly lucky to be alive. There are hundreds of other who did not get out

[@dennisfly1]

163 will not come out sad.

[@blessall8856]

She walked down those stairs by herself at 88 yrs and made it out ALIVE!! She also survived WWII.

[@lizs5709]

@@blessall8856 she's my new hero💪💪

[@DP-ih6nt]

“Luck” had nothing to do with it.

[@nala7658]

@@DP-ih6nt so what was it then?

[@sandyrediska]

What a terrible terrible situation. I am sure there are countless problem ahead for those who survived, fighting the insurance and rebuilding from zero. I hope all can stay with family for now.

[@jugy4656]

They will be okay. To live on the coast you have to be able to afford million dollar properties.

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@jugy4656 No you don’t!, not certainly not then! She’s lived there since it was first built in 1981. Do you have any idea what the average age on Miami Beach was then? Why am I even asking? From your comment, the answer is clear.

[@jugy4656]

@@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil the repair this building was going to undergo was 9 million. " That cost estimate, from the Morabito Consultants engineering firm in 2018, meant owners at Champlain Towers South were facing payments of anywhere from $80,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $330,000 or so for a penthouse, to be paid all at once or in installments. Their first deadline was July 1." The yearly property tax started at $5000+ If you think people who live in condos on the beach are broke, you are sadly mistaken.

[@WalterJHuaman]

@@jugy4656 Interesting.... so you're saying this collapse may have actually benefitted someone living there... the hole gets deeper....

[@jugy4656]

@@WalterJHuaman not even close yo what I am saying, this is a tragedy. Im just saying this time it affected the wealthier end of the spectrum. Doesnt matter how rich you are, losing family cannot be worth anything a lawsuit or insurance can pay you. At least not to a normal empathetic human being.

[@sylvesterstewart868]

Not heroes just good neighbors, we're supposed to take care of each other.

[@angelictigerette]

They are most definitely heroes. Good neighbors are when you close your neighbor's open car door when they accidentally left it open, it's when you bring them a dish or call to check to see if they need anything or if they are ok. Not many people would risk their own lives to save a stranger. They had mere seconds to get out of that building before it came down.

[@vw7402]

Still hero’s! But I do agree! Take care of each other! The world would be much easier to get through this life.

[@EmmaDee]

@@angelictigerette I'd hate to think of one person alive that wouldn't have helped her or another in need! I agree, they are heroes but the world is also full of wonderful, caring people that we can be reminded of when we see things like this.

[@evelynrodriguez2670]

He is a hero for saving the old lady's life god bless them any one that safes a person's life in a tragedy like this one is a hero.

[@debrafrakes6479]

HEROES!!!!!!

[@JB-js4xi]

Awwww....so glad she was saved by neighbors. What a terrible thing!

[@gato0082]

I know how she feels 🙏😭😢🤦❣️💔💔reguardogthe photos, the memories, irreplaceable family&life memories, her birdies 🐦🐦 💖✨✨✨

[@mangafq8]

But your life is not replaceable. Time to reprioritize! Jesus, I place my trust in Thee🙏🙏🙏❤

[@juanitagarces656]

So glad to learn, she is not alone. She still has her son to create New Memories, God bless her. She really lifted my Spirits up, from this tragedy today. She is a beautiful Spirit. How smart was she, to know to get out, she is Strong!. 🙌

[@nataliachavarria776]

🥺😞

[@bebetigre1252]

Smart Ester,and those angels who helped her.88 and look so good.

[@astheworldturns1096]

Mrs. Esther is absolutely beautiful!

[@janicescott7338]

Esther, you area precious lady and so are the people that got you to safety.♥️

[@latricemitchell1338]

This story was very touching she lived there for 40 years I'm praying that more people survive 🙏

[@lilo4399]

Wow! I took care of a 90 year old woman when I was employed. She was so fragile!

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

Thank you to everyone in comment section for your kind words. My name is Jack Gorfinkel. I'm the grandson of Esther Gorfinkel. Me and my family are beyond grateful that those two gentlemen were there to help her make it out . My heart goes out to those families who've lost loved ones in this devastating tragedy. I hope that they find the comfort and strength through family, friends, and G-d to persevere through these painful times.

[@annreiter284]

I can't imagine what you're going through! We are neighbors from Sarasota area and keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe!!

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

@@annreiter284 Thank you for the kindness, Ann. I live in Broward and she's staying with my uncle. I can't express how grateful we are because we know it could have easily been a different story for her. We're so grateful to those two men. They were angels.

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

Are angels.

[@LKA-si7ln]

So glad she made it out safely! My heart is breaking for her having to go through something so traumatic when she should be enjoying her last years peacefully. But it sounds like she has a good family behind her and hopefully she can resettle somewhere comfortably. I also hope they are able to recover some of the precious belongings and pictures that she mentioned. 😢🙏🏻

[@EmmaDee]

I am in awe of her, her grace and beauty. I bet she could share some stories and has a lifetime of memories to share. I hope to see her beautiful face on the "Smucker's Jar" for her 100th birthday and many more thereafter. What a blessing to have her in your family. Prayers from Alabama!

[@petranilla14]

"Europe after the war" means she came from hell if you look at her surname. Then now in her twilight years to lose the good memories and all her possessions and not forgetting her friends she was able to acquire. I just hope she can find somewhere comfortable to live.

[@lisaapp839]

You do not lose memories. They are stored in your heart. We are all born with nothing. We leave with nothing. God bless her.

[@Dana-jb6ej]

Exactly, she is a jew that came from Europe and went through that nightmare and most likely lost family to the holocaust, European pogroms...and she experiences this nightmare..

[@TheDonna1959]

It is sad for this dear elderly lady to lose everything she had. But, by the grace of God she has so much to be thankful for. She has her life! 🌹🙏💐

[@alanaweaver8942]

I hope firefighters can go into building and rescue the pets may have been left behind in the port of the building that remains standing instead of dooming those animals to miserable death from dehydration and starvation.

[@wood8715]

Her birds are left behind. So sad

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

😭😭😭

[@corazoncubano5372]

She is out and alive though. Unfortunately her birds are gone, but she will be able to purchase and enjoy other birds. The same cannot be said for the people still under the rubble.

[@susanmorse1111]

Her birds are in that building that they will blow up!! They knew that they were there and refused to get them.. horrible!!!

[@ceejay3813]

@@susanmorse1111 Yeah let's endanger humans for birds. Because they're not doing enough already. I swear, maybe you and those that think that way should have gone down there and did it yourselves.😳🤫

[@milagrosmogro49]

At least you are alive everything else is material stuff that when we die we can't take it with us. We can't take not even our bodies. And just live one day at a time.

[@mangafq8]

Absolutely right! God bless us all🙏🙏🙏

[@LitLitterbox]

She’s alive yea, but at her age her memories are fading so all those pictures she lost is like a death to her.

[@magnoliaarnesen]

@@LitLitterbox exactly! That broke my heart hearing her say she lost pictures of those.🥺🥺 it’s sad that they didn’t give them time to get whatever they needed but they didn’t know it will happen anyways which is another terrible thing too. That they wasn’t aware before 🥲

[@corazoncubano5372]

@@LitLitterbox I bet if given the chance she would not trade her life for any of those pictures. Those are material items.

[@alfalfaforever]

It seems she came out of the part of the complex that is still standing. Couldn’t her items be retrieved? God bless her and her rescuers.

[@shirleyscott8879]

I’m pretty sure part of her apartment was destroyed.

[@babygirlzmommy]

There might also be the issue that its not stable enough to go into.

[@williamhua4166]

That section of the building could collapse at any time.

[@evofan6812]

Situations like this they will not risk their lives collecting material objects. They will demolish the whole building once the rescue mission is finished. The most important thing is her life. The material stuff is just material

[@spaceskipster4412]

Some of those apartments are split in half and gone. 😕

[@floridafam8365]

Why would any dislike this video? Y’all need to check yourself.

[@eileeneclark9011]

6/28/21....THE 88 yr old lady lived in the condo for 40 yrs so she & late hubby must have been original owners in that condo! So glad she made it!

[@Wooley689]

So sad for this lady and all the victims. So much more has been lost there.

[@melb2258]

What an alert & wise woman!!! She heard something and got out, didn’t hesitate or wait, just out. And her swift decision saved her life !! Lesson for all!! Thank you to those who helped her out! Good to hear this heroic story, we need more of these…God bless this lil lady !!🙏

[@angelictigerette]

It's so hard though. Many people thought it was a storm rolling in or an earthquake. I probably would've thought the same thing.

[@ThePrissy11]

I’ve been in my condo building in S Fla on the beach in several hurricanes. The building would shake but I never thought it would fall down. Now it seems these condos dont need a hurricane to fall down

[@EmmaDee]

I bet there are going to be a lot of condos going up for sale at a good price in the near future at least from God-fearing folks. That would likely do it for me!

[@pattysherwood7091]

Don’t worry too much about other condos. This one was deliberately demolished by explosives. One of her neighbors was John McAfee. He was killed in a Spanish prison the day before, and his collection of incriminating files against certain people was stored in his Miami apartment, in that building.

[@pattysherwood7091]

@ElbowPeep I’m not smoking but I do chew prickly lettuce leaves for pain relief. It works great.

[@pattysherwood7091]

@ElbowPeepI’m just saying the facts

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

@@pattysherwood7091 wait what‽ is this all speculations or how do you know all this?

[@MsMisty-zt3lq]

She lived there 40yrs!? Isn't that the age of the building? I think so.

[@Sylmations]

Animals are like emotional support. I have a Hamster and Two Fish. And they’re my family. I love them so. I can’t imagine losing them. Rest In Peace to her birds.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

This brought me to tears. Wonderful people ❤

[@knowshet313]

Thank God for good people.

[@yvonneyoumans6464]

God bless these men!

[@diannashuster5594]

God bless her that must've been terrifying.

[@AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

Thank you God! She is alive. Sorry for all of them. Now we have an idea of how old the building was.

[@josiecamilo7098]

Thank God 🙏 the bldg was 40 yes old not that old to fall apart the way it did.

[@nala7658]

40 years is hardly old for a building. Someone’s head should roll for this! Thank god for this ladies kind neighbours.

[@MarieSmith-hn3qt]

So happy they were able to rescue her.

[@philesiaj.wilcox-bartsch6206]

Thanks to the kindness of Strangers, Esther will be Here for awhile longer. Thank God,, she has a son WHO loves her, and is Happy she Made it Out.

[@Picachki]

Is there a gofundme for her? Does anyone know of a gofundme for victims of this tragedy? Esther my dear, I lost my beloved Grandmother many years ago. She too traveled here to safety during the War, as did my Grandfather. America became their refuge as their family, friends, and neighbors were taken into camps to never be heard of again. I feel a connection to you. And I would love to help you get back on your feet. I don’t have much but if I can give anything to help you gain some sense of normalcy I will happily do so. It is a miracle from God you are still alive and well! And I’m so happy your neighbors aided you in your time of need! I’m sure my Grandmother would say Oi Vey my dear, you’re alive! She’d send you hugs and kisses as she often did to me as a child. I know this tragedy will hurt for a long while, but it’s a blessing you are still here. If anyone can help set up something to help her please, I and many others will happily help. Much love ♥️ hug and kisses

[@MaryMartJohns98]

You’re a sweetheart as well

[@lianelindsey1407]

Wonderful survivor story Thank you heroes!

[@msbrown763]

THANK YOU LORD FOR SAVING HER! TO "YAHSHUA JESUS" BE THE GLORY! AMEN!

[@jenniferv618]

So she lived there since they opened it.. it was doing its 40 year inspections to get certified again.. how tragic. by heart aches for her & her loss.

[@sandyrose2398]

Inspections once every 40 years - that makes sense - especially when many people reported the cracks and water collecting in the garage.

[@KevinP32270]

POWERFUL STORY. those men are heroes. godspeed to them all.

[@cheryl8466]

I absolutely relate to losing the family pictures. I would always pull out the picture albums my grandma kept. I am trying to do the same thing for my family..

[@riveroffire6985]

Not just a human cost. Their pets too. 😥

[@ladyjade6446]

Heartbreaking.

[@pickingwilddaisies945]

I didn’t even think about how all of their medication , drivers license, identifying information who they are is all just gone. Seems like a majority of them are senior citizens as well. I hope someone works with all these people to get their IDs back. She seems to really have her wits about her for being 88. I wonder how old her son is

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

At this moment the most important thing is they got their life.They will get their documents later...

[@Resilient_Diamond]

Prayers for everyone affected ‼️🙌🏽🙌🏽My heart breaks for each and every person‼️🥺

[@jimc1466]

So happy she was saved

[@albeit1]

So lucky they were in the right place at the right time. Life is so random sometimes.

[@astheworldturns1096]

Albert you are the man...god put wings on you bruh!

[@pattiwhite9575]

Beautiful women. So Lucky to get out. The stories this women can tell about her life. I would love to hear more from her. I have been wondering about all the valuables there. Peoples life savings in jewels, cash, gold lost.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

@Flaverne Staggs So do I 🙏❤🙏👵

[@sureiamboo]

God bless her 🙏

[@merrilymunson5010]

This is the first time I've heard a survivor talk about lost pets, I have thought from the beginning there must have been cats birds, and dogs who perished along with their owners, so incredibly sad...

[@luckyone8939]

She said "When I see the sky" somehow looking up will never feel the same. You know she's so grateful.

[@A0.917]

Was was there when it was built!

[@factualbreakdown3072]

That's just how people from North Jersey roll. They just make them tougher in that area.

[@lowpro4650]

Yea bro if nobody from north jersey was there she wouldn't have had a chance right😒

[@factualbreakdown3072]

@@lowpro4650 Did I say that? No. I simply pointed out that these men were the best men to be in the right place at the right time! No need to be a hater against those who are greater!

[@naufrage0]

They make a lot of scammers here in jersey too 😂

[@krislv9219]

NJ I miss it so much, now in Tampa…there’s nothing like NJians

[@Itsallillusional]

That's just how humans all over the world roll.

[@shellyannlewis2595]

Jesus we thank you,for saving this lady life.

[@bellablow4287]

To bad Jesus didn't save more lives

[@tianly6177]

She is still alive but so much of her life is gone now.

[@dannij7081]

There's an old saying, "God isn't finished with me yet! "This beautiful soul of a woman is so blessed. 88 years on earth and was humble enough to say in a time of crisis, go on I've lived a good life. She did not want to slow the others down. The family and those who helped her were her angels on earth. God bless them all!

[@susanbuck4897]

Bless her heart!

[@InFltSvc]

God was not ready for her … he must have another reason for you to have survived

[@grobinson1231]

I'm sending prayers all the way from Baltimore. This video.... This story...this ordeal....there is something God has in store... The same friends she fears she's lost from the 3rd floor are in a story of repeated phone calls to their family ... God is up to something!! KEEEEEEP praying ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

The BUILDING should have been taken care of.

[@jessygarci]

Glad she's alive and they helped her..But she was also on the other side of building luckily. I hope she gets help and all them who survive..So sad to start all over again with everything Gone..But at least she is still here.🙏🏼

[@jackgorfinkel9360]

Thank you for your comment.

[@majormediaproductions]

@@jackgorfinkel9360 I'm so thankful and happy she is alive. And I'm thankful you are here as well Jack. Starting over is never easy but as long as there is life, there is hope. God Bless you and your family 🙏❤️

[@gailgray2438]

And her little birds,so sad

[@davidpalmer3720]

Hello smiling face 👋

[@SnowdropDaisy]

I hope after all the rescue and recovery efforts finish for the actual missing residents that they’re able to find some of those lost personal belongs for her :c ofc ppls lives are more important but I understand the sentimentality about pictures etc

[@purrsandwhispers4521]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! A BRIGHT LIGHT IN THE NIGHT. SENDING MY LOVE AND PRAYERS. Kim in NC

[@aidenfunke7884]

The loss is immeasurable.

[@DesertNails]

I'm glad to hear this story

[@normanalvarez5751]

Me too

[@tayritzamolina9881]

This was a beautiful story! Made me tear because of this compassion to love our neighbors as ourselves. This showed me that our material things here on this earth does not matter. Look how fast everything disappeared from this devastating tragedy. Keep your focus on God and let him be your treasure here on earth!

[@vanillapudding9471]

I know those people were so sacred 💔😔

[@ihavenewsockson8744]

Is there an address or something to send her some clothing?

[@amrogers4]

Wow. She lived there most of the building's "life." Lovely lady. Very happy she got out. She may have lost her physical memories, but they'll remain in her heart

[@lorannwilliamson1225]

Be aware of angles unawares, we sit among people like that everyday may God bless those wonderful people

[@vampoftrance]

I feel for you, losing everything even your birdies, but it's important that you escaped. Maybe the rescue can recover some of your belongings, maybe you can buy some new things or even start some new memories. I am glad you got out of there with your life.

[@pamaladalrymple9748]

WHY isn't NJ "son" on a flight to FL like yesterday??

[@davidpalmer3720]

Hello smiling face 👋

[@toniwilson8212]

She must have been one of one of the ones that was awoke at the time of collapse

[@MamaTthaOG]

So glad to see this young lady after hearing the man tell what happened a few days ago.

[@deleresenewbold6833]

The owners of the building should at least put all the survivors in a permanent home

[@davidpalmer3720]

Hello smiling face 👋. Your comment is very nice

[@commonname3464]

A much needed positive to this disaster.

[@wingspan7679]

All these Bastards had to do was MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE!

[@RM-hh8dq]

Damn that lady has lived in the building since it opened pretty much. Crazy.

[@laurensears2309]

Beautiful acts of love and humanity amongts such horrible loss and destruction. I pray that the Lord will bless us with more miracles in the coming days and protect the men and women who are searching for all of the victims.