9/11 Stories: Retired FDNY Billy Martin

27 year old New York City firefighter Billy Martin says divine intervention saved his life, probably twice, on 9/11. Billy’s firehouse, Engine 83, was located in The Bronx. After the second tower was hit, his team was sent out. Martin says they were handed a sheet telling them where to report but they didn’t look at it, assuming they were ordered to The World Trade Center. On the highway, before getting to midtown, the Captain finally looked at the ticket. They were actually supposed to report to a firehouse in Harlem to join a convoy to The World Trade Center. Martin says had they never looked at the ticket, they would have gotten there much sooner and probably would have been in one of the towers that collapsed. Martin adds had they looked at the ticket when they first got it, EVERYONE in the staging area in Harlem would have been down there earlier. Billy surmises their mistake saved 50 lives. As it was, the FDNY lost 343 of New York’s bravest that day.
Martin says the most painful memory that day came after midnight, when they were ready to head back to their firehouse in The Bronx. Another member of the FDNY saw they were leaving and asked for a ride to his firehouse, Engine 54. As they drove up to his firehouse, Martin saw a group of women outside: wives and girlfriends crying, waiting for their men. As his rig pulled up, the women thought their guys were there. He will never forget their reaction when they realized the worst. 14 men from Engine 54 never came back to their loved ones. Billy says , “Of all the crappy things I saw that day, this hurt most”.
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[@rosiebella5021]

When it happened Ireland shut all schools & many businesses for 3 days to show respect, solidarity & mourning for America. They held vigils, church & prayer services & put American flags everywhere, on their homes, cars, stores, streets. We will never forget that day. Seems like it was yesterday. The horror & shock the whole world felt watching it unfold. The world stood still that day. Ireland stands with America. Never Forger. God Bless USA

[@siobanethier]

Wow. That is surprising. Where do you live in Ireland? I never heard that. I have family in the North and in Dublin area. “Oym a part of Dooblin in the rare oul toyms”!!!

[@kinetickutz]

Did you write this comment on every 9/11 story? Get over yourself Ireland. The whole world empathized with us when it happened. Ireland wasn’t some super country that stood above the others by showing the most support. Ireland prolly just has more relatives in the NYPD then others. Lotta north east coast cops are Irish for some reason.

[@barbiecrocker7420]

Get over yourself Ireland? I’m sure the comment wasn’t to one up anyone or any other country.

[@kinetickutz]

@@barbiecrocker7420 I have watched a bunch of these videos and this person has commented multiple times this same claim about how much Ireland did to honor 9/11. Once or twice, ok. But several times just comes off as a bit braggy and self indulgent. Thats all.

[@nomopms1]

Thank you, Ireland!!!!! Love and hugs from the USA. We'll never forget.

[@SOBRANTE409]

I personally know this guy. He's a very kind and inspiring individual.

[@reginanedwards5284]

I personally know Billy Martin as I work with him 2 to 3 times per month. Never knew that he served in such great capacity. Most men with high egos would have continually talked about their heroism. But not one word from Billy. So thankful that I was Blessed to hear his story today. I saw God's hand on him and others as Billy shared his story . And now God is using Billy to encourage others to surrender their lives to Christ. What the devil meant for harm God made it for good. I salute you Billy and commend you for your bravery! Shout out to all who assisted with the tragedy on 9/11; Thank You! May God continue to give you all peace and comfort as we reflect on 9/11.

[@Goldrefinedthrufire]

He said he does talks at schools and stuff so he does talk about his experience all the time.

[@marynagy8072]

Thank-you.

[@williammartin6358]

@@Goldrefinedthrufire but not brag, I think she meant......tks

[@iicryptic6329]

@@Goldrefinedthrufire jjj

[@iicryptic6329]

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[@cherylstaples1790]

God bless your dear heart, son. Please know, us older folks cried like babies many a day with you from afar, and will never, ever forget. 9/11 will always be a sacred day of mourning in my heart, from NC. My sister, brother and his wife and I drove up to NYC some years back to pay our respects at the memorial fountain. It was just before the museum was ready to open so we missed out on that, but Lord willing, we will go once more to visit there one day. My prayers are ever with you all, as a retired nurse, I know the health issues are a plague on survivors of the clean up crews.

[@myopinion378]

His last statement was one of the most poignant things he said… ‘I’m here so everyone doesn’t forget, because I think we have’… I’ve talked to many of my nieces and nephews about 9/11 and recently I’ve stressed more about the aftermath and the feeling of unity in our country. We’ve sadly lost that

[@dinarivas626]

Very emotional story. Thank you for sharing. We will never forget 9/11.

[@SaidiLouise]

How was he 27 then and only looks 37? Thank you for all you did that day and continued/continue to do. Thank you.

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Mr Martin we will never forget 911! But now we know a little bit more about the tragedy, and what all the brave first responders faced. So, please keep telling your story. We are listening.

[@SFGal9]

A spiritual warrior. His account is riveting with all the nuances, details. Excellent articulate storyteller. I can follow in my mind, as if watching Spielberg direct a Grisham novel. May Life always be kind to you and your loved ones, Billy Martin.

[@Amariiiiie]

I admit that I am one of the ones who “forgot”….. years can go by without me thinking of 9/11. The day comes or it passes and I am briefly reminded and I take it for granted. I was in 11th grade when it happened. I was disturbed and traumatized by the events then, but as the years went by, I distanced myself from it. The last few days, something compelled me to start searching up the story of survivors and here I am listening to this story. I am sorry to have been one of the ones who forgot, but I am thankful that many have not stopped telling their stories. Their experiences are valuable and need to be preserved so that we never take for granted what we have. So that we never forget the beauty of the human spirit. So that we never forget the pain and suffering of innocent lives and the void left in their families and friends. I will remember. And I will share my memory, their memories, and the memory of that horrific day on 9/11/2001.

[@jax____]

Its ironic when u said it was a complete accident that y'all didn't go where y'all were suppose to that fateful day, but I think y'all were EXACTLY where y'all were supposed to be!! God bless you and everyone one that day for doing what y'all do, you guys are all true HEROS!!

[@ellenw391]

I can't tell you how many stories I've heard like that. I high school friend that I've known Even longer than that worked in the world trade center. He told me how he needed to go to the registry For weeks but just kept putting it off. On September 11 he started heading into work and literally stopped and said, "I'm going to go to the registry today.". He haven't thought about it or planned it. It just struck him And off he went. And from where his office was it literally saved his life. But sadly, I know if stories that went the other direction. 2 friends of mine we're on the second plane into the towers. They were working together now. Both flying on September 11 from Boston to LA. One was booked for that flight and 1 was booked for a later flight. So the 1 on the earlier flight convinced the 1 on the later flight to move up and fly with him. If only it had been vice versa 😭😭

[@laurad324]

But how do you explain that for all who perished ?

[@darcya.9390]

I agree. You have to be really careful and think about what you are saying. Some people literally say things like God protected me that day or it wasn't his will that I die that day because he has something else for me to do. That is so upsetting to me when people talk like that. It's literally all just Chance. Everyone is going to be somewhere at any given time. We all make decisions. Sometimes it works in our favor and sometimes it doesn't. Please don't say it's God because it's not. He isn't micro-managing people's lives in this current dispensation of grace.

[@crazykins9361]

If people want to believe it’s God, let them have their reasoning. I hope one day you can find your own answer and not get caught up in feeling negative when people have better coping mechanisms than you. Because that all it is, a coping mechanism.

[@denisejaydub]

When he started crying 💔💔💔 I’m so sorry for what you endured

[@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE]

My mother jumped to her death from the 96th floor

[@lisatbelk]

@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE I’m so very sorry for your loss 💔

[@sharonkerr967]

I cried too, you can feel his pain and deep sorrow, such a wholesome man.

[@jackwoods9604]

Most of us do not appreciate enough of what these Firefighters do for us...They were walking TOWARD the obliterated Buildings and going into them and UP many floors into the Smoke and Fire to Rescue people...We all know how BAD this situation was and going IN those burning buildings was a DEATH TRAP...Yet they all went IN anyway...Courage

[@californiahiker9616]

Billy, people didn’t forget. I don’t have any NY connections, but I’m here to listen to as many 9/11 stories as I can. I assure you people living on the other side of the country are thinking of you. Those who remember are from all walks of life. I watched the terror attacks unfold on TV. I am horrified and saddened by the loss of life. I will never forget! Bless you, and thank you for your sacrifices!

[@michellemahar9030]

When he said, "why send someone compromised. Just send me," it reminds me of how parents feel for their children. It is that caregiver mentality. I have PTSD for different reasons, and I understand the drive of wanting to do more. We always want to believe we can give more. You gave so much and it is appreciated.

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

When my husband called me from down there as a cop and he called me to check in, I heard those fireman alarms.it was unsettling for my husband his coworkers and myself to hear those alarms.

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

MrMartin are you married with children if so how old are they?

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

Mr Martin what is the cause of divine intervention? How do you believe that works

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

That’s.Iike self sacrifice

[@Rodmic-hd9pn]

Mr Martin do you know Jim Battalion?

[@RubyBandUSA]

You FDNY guys are studs! You always were, are, and always will be champions and heroes!! Admiration and respect from San Francisco Bay Area!!!!!!!! p.s. with a name like Billy Martin it is ironic you are not a Yankee fan 😉

[@carolwoodward6141]

I am a decided atheist, but I don’t begrudge others for their faiths, provided their their faiths are humane. I just don’t understand the need to comment negatively about his experience and beliefs.

[@pepsicola6232]

Well said Carol

[@Ingrid-fh3qu]

The reason is that they are angry at God, for whatever reason.

[@donballadurio4716]

Atheism has by far been the most in-humane system of beliefs. Communism, the only atheistic ideology that has come to rule entire nations killed more than two hundred million souls. Making Hitler look like a choir boy frankly!

[@donballadurio4716]

@@oscarwilde6649 False. The worst religious wars in Europe have resulted in less than one hundred thousand deaths. The Inquisition killed around 30,000 people in FOUR CENTURIES. Pol Pot, in the name of atheistic communism, killed two million in less than a decade! Castro killed a good 50,000. And of course Stalin: AT LEAST 100 MILLION. All casualties of all religious wars since prehistoric times don't amount to even ONE-TENTH of the casualties from communism during its 70-year tenure. These are HARD FACTS.

[@donballadurio4716]

@UCiHJTk8b1yxdmHSC7yEi4Xw And since you care for LGBTQ, the only regimes to have sent gays to labour camps are the Nazis and the communists. Again, two thoroughly atheistic, and anti-Christian, ideologies!

[@survivormary1126]

The dust that was like sand. It was so horrible. Glad your schoolmate didn't listen and lived. Glad you lived too. I hope you all get real justice for this travesty.

[@patriciarouse2801]

So many tears. So many empty arms.

[@sharonkerr967]

What a sweetheart you are Billy Martin, so happy you were spared, it's good to talk about it Billy and get it out of your system. Blessings and health to you and your family

[@lesliewoodhull5383]

Bless your heart Billy Martin! You are an important person to the Lord to have made it out of that terrible day! Don't ever feel badly that you survived! You are doing a VERY important work-especially today because kids born today don't have a CLUE about what really happened! WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SERVICE!!!

[@rumination608]

Please Lord, protect all the brave firefighters and policemen. Keep them safe and heal their minds and bodies from any trauma they experienced that awful day. Let them live in peace and happiness. No more heartache. Amen.

[@thenanlife1141]

God bless all American firefighters that tragic day .. Everyone one of them an American Hero that will be forever etched in History xx💖💖🥰🥰

[@ltv..123]

Thank you Mr. Martin! I come from a military family and if things go wrong it’s nice to know there’s guys like you on the way…God bless.

[@kaystoner3195]

I will never forget. God Bless America! God was with you on that horrible day. Thank you Billy for your service!❤

[@msursa]

He didn't care about the danger. He just needed to help. Everything a fireman should be.

[@MareRS357]

Thank you so much for your account of that day. God Bless all our firefighters. ❤️

[@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE]

My mother jumped to her death from the 96th floor

[@debrablack2759]

@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE OMG I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you must feel. May she rest in peace.

[@lisamarieashby2523]

I hope that others who believe in "divine intervention" will realize that those who passed away from these events, were still under that same umbrella of the Divine. Christ blessed many to live, and to those who did not, He welcomed them home. I pray that those who experienced this ffirst hand receive the peace of the Lord. And I pray the rest of us will strive ever more for peace, within our own attitudes/choices!

[@stevendilworth1040]

stop making it about God..

[@doublepoet7852]

@@stevendilworth1040 no need to comment

[@macb8309]

Well said.

[@debraolivier2147]

I watched the TV coverage from a small mining village in South Africa. I could not get my head around it. Just unreal. May the victims of the day and the victims of post 9/11 all Rest In Peace. Rescuers and many more heroes were made on the day.

[@kturby5489]

Wow! I’ve never heard about the people who were trapped alive in the elevator, calling dispatch and then dying before they were found :(

[@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE]

My mother jumped to her death from the 96th floor

[@NaparoniAndZzs]

@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE I am so sorry for your loss.

[@RubyBandUSA]

my heart -- and millions of Americans' hearts -- goes out to you K Turby

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE 😟

[@gaylehunter7744]

@@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE prayers 😢

[@cbixby7256]

It is so great that you are giving these hero’s the platform to tell their story! The perspective of each individual person is nothing short of amazing! God bless!

[@greenvillerealestatenews5511]

Thanks for sharing your story Billy and for all the work you and the others did during this unbelievably difficult time surrounding 9/11. Thank God you're alive. It's an honor to be able to call you a friend. -- John Murphy

[@maggiethecat1538]

Thankyou for your service, your story, your courage, your humility, and your self deprecating attitude. I apologize for the hideously negative and abhorrently ignorant comments. Blessings.

[@joanhenschel3511]

Somehow, with time, one forgets 9/11. This series has impacted me more than during previous years. Maybe it's because I have so much time to mull over this, me being permanently at home now, with time on my hands. My heart goes out to this precious man, and all the other survivors. May they all find comfort somehow.

[@julieann4616]

I don’t know anyone who is forgetting 9/11. Perhaps those w/ dementia?

[@teddyhaynes9876]

Oh shutup and stop being rude , I agree with the comment . Why you in this comments being nasty with everyone

[@thenanlife1141]

Such a lovely guy , great looking too . God bless him xx💖💖

[@debrablack2759]

Thank you for sharing. I'm in tears. I'm at a loss for words right now. Just know I will never forget. I'm 60 years old now. It seems like it was yesterday. Thank you for your service. God bless all you fireman and police officers. Thanks again🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲✌️🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒👮👮🚒🚒🚓🚓🚑🚑🚔🚔

[@kfrancis1872]

Very touching that he protected his rookie.

[@brookeduncan-ray5665]

Thank you William for sharing your story. I promise you, I will Never Forget…ever! God bless you 🇺🇸🎈🎗

[@marciamatteini7604]

Billy, I want to tell you thank you for your service. I feel strongly that God spared you that horrible day so you can tell your story and I believe sharing will help others. There is a reason for everything in life and we need to accept Gods will. Please continue being a great husband and father and know you are in my prayers. I will never forget all of the people who passed and for the ones who helped in any way that they could. God bless you always and forever✝️❤️

[@mariefc8504]

Billy, thank you for sharing your story with us. You embody the selfless good will and big hearted desire to leave a positive footprint. Your story has a huge ripple effect on all of us. Thank you for your dedication, honor, courage, and willingness to help others. ❤ If only everyone could hear your story and others like it, our country would be a different place today.

[@kellywark5149]

I can't fathom what You and so many others endured that day. God Bless All The Brave Firemen that were lost that day. Also thoughts and prayers with everyone suffering illness to this day. God Bless You.❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@johnmcquiston2292]

God bless you Mr. Martin and all of the first responders who sacrificed so much on that day. I suspect I speak for many when I say your story and your heroism still, 20 years later, mean so much to all of us who watched the rigs go south that morning as we walked north. And congrats on your sobriety. There is the hand of something bigger than all of us at play when I hear some of the stories and after-effects that came out of that day, life and hope affirming cases like yours that sprang from the most unimaginable tragedy any of us have, God willing, ever experienced. Bless you and thank you.

[@ShadyRonin]

Thank you for sharing your story. You’re a hero like so many others. The last part of the story you told really hurt. I can’t imagine what you went through and saw that day. God bless you and we will never forget!!!

[@shawnresatz5339]

Thank you William!

[@renefrigaard2616]

Incredible story. Thank you for telling it and may God bless you. We will NEVER forget.

[@candjim]

Now these are real heros.

[@barbaracorso2022]

God bless you sweet brave man. Yes Devine intervention that your Capt did not look at that ticket at first. You are in my prayers. I pray for love and continued good health for you. We will never forget. Thank you for sharing your story of that day.

[@tabby5028]

Thank you for telling your story and for letting the school kids know about that day, as it's part of our country's history that we all must remember. God bless you all and your families💖

[@polarbearsrus6980]

School buses had governors when I was in school... thanks for sharing your story and for your courage and dedication.

[@belindapaul9828]

Bless your heat Billy Martin xxx #Hero

[@marynagy8072]

Thank-you William Martin. It is beyond moving, to listen to you. I am grateful to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Whose picture is displayed in your home (behind your right shoulder), as you speak- giving Him all the credit- for you being spared, as it is.

[@themizzzzle]

Thank you for sharing and for all you did, God bless you

[@GenXgirl969]

The entire interview was very measured and pointed. Then came the end... WOW...pure raw emotion, that you'd have to be non human to not shed a tear for and with this man. The sacrifices and heroism of all who worked tirelessly to try to save people, under the most hopeless of circumstances, is truly remarkable. Thank you for your courage and for sharing Bill, God Bless! I will certainly "never forget." 🌹9/11/01🌹

[@leesher1845]

Precious and excruciating. I for one will never forget; I have the images of those jumpers burnished in my mind.

[@williammartin6358]

Me2. I forgot to talk about it....

[@arminehgaloussian881]

Thank you for ur service

[@survivormary1126]

@BillyMartin Renewing my vow to NEVER forget. I would be ashamed to tell my story of the pain it caused me next to yours, as the comparison is the ant to the molehill. I'm so sorry for your pain and so proud of your bravery for humanity for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing and what you continue to do. Your a very special person.

[@brettcomstock1156]

Huge respect and admiration to you sir, Mr. Martin. Huge respect and admiration to all of you firefighters and first responders, but especially the firefighters. What you all did was beyond comprehension - and not just on that day, but the following weeks, months and years. *Salutes

[@pappy-ck3rm]

I'm proud of you brother, Never forgive, Never Forget!

[@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE]

My mother jumped to her death from the 96th floor

[@irinakrymskaya3785]

She flied ❤️‍🔥

[@kitkat7871]

I'll never forget.

[@raineyj560]

So true about the Mets. Die hard fan and I do remember that much from the week before 9/11 etc

[@rosepickering1615]

Aaww what a beautiful man, thank you for sharing you’re story….sending much love to you and all the magnificent colleagues♥️🇦🇺

[@jackwoods9604]

GREAT Story William!!...Thanks for sharing

[@s.clairegreen9577]

I'm struggling to find the words to express my gratitude for you sharing your experiences and for the station documenting it for the future - we must never forget. With not forgetting, we can join Billy in accepting our own survival that has brought us to the present, to the intersection of here & nor, and ask our higher power: God, what now, next would you have me do now, today? Billy's story reminds me that my # 1 job in this life is to love another human being. To connect with human beings & ask - how can i help you today? I'm here, 2 years post this recording, reminded of the extreme tragedies of 9/11, the evil of hatred and the unfathomable actions murderers did and can still take. What Billy shows us is how much more powerful and impactful is the actions of good. Thank you for inspiring me to direct my thinking and actions towards helping others today. You are a hero AND a living warrior angel in our TODAY. God bless you

[@quinnlovescats]

I’ve seen so much 9/11 footage of after the towers fell and I had no idea that those alarm were alarms attached to firefighters. Thats just awful. First responders are heroes❤️‍🩹

[@bethmangongo3583]

Thank you for sharing. I never forget. I was in Indiana in high school, watching it all happen on the TV. When the towers fell, it broke my heart. It still does. It is just hard to wrap my brain around the fact that the world watched as thousands of people were murdered. I felt helpless because there was nothing anyone could do to stop it. It was awful. I tell my kids about it. I hope they can help make the world a better place to live.

[@jenniferrueger1694]

I was working @ a southern IN dental office & my twin sis called me & said 'turn on the tv'....I will never forget!

[@lynda4661]

Thank you William for sharing your story love to you and your family ..thank you for all you do then and every day ❤️🙏

[@lauradavis8949]

THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR SHAREING IM GOING SHARE ALL IVE SAVED WITH MY GRAND KIDS

[@survivormary1126]

Trust I never forget and never will. I hope you all find true resolution and justice.

[@tpw9099]

God Bless all of you for not only the work you did that day… but every single time you went in! U are all hero’s thank u for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️

[@DOOMSDAYD-KILLS-EVERYONE]

My mother jumped to her death from the 96th floor

[@soulsurvivor3428]

Thanks for sharing shipmate.

[@BurlyChassis]

Everyone should see this ❤

[@colleenfrank1678]

Thank you!! I’m a second generation Irish girl 😊

[@sandraq2145]

These stories are so important thank you for sharing it's heartbreaking that people made it out and end up sick. everyone that day are hero's god bless you all and ones that didn't make it I will never forget that day ever ❤️🌹

[@jackieleake6548]

What a brave man.❤

[@bayoulafourche]

We haven't forgotten

[@jasonstrader3942]

William, thank you for sharing your story and reliving some painful memories. I appreciate all you do and in my eyes your are a hero sometimes we focus on what we could have done, but think about what you did do. You are a hero!! Thank you! I know in my heart and my mind, I will not forget!

[@donnalawrence9054]

Thank you for sharing. It's awful how the government and healthcare has given many of the people who has gotten sick such a hard time with insurance. Hopefully they aren't going through all that B.S .still. All that helped should not have to go through hell with insurance when the insurance companies know what is going on. My condolences to all that lost loved ones .

[@karenhamann1666]

Thank for your service and for sharing your story. It was so incredibly poignant.

[@wendywehner2320]

Thank you for your story & your service! I'm glad that you survived & that you're still healthy! #NeverFoget!

[@joebeach7759]

I've always asked the same questions about the governor on a fire truck. I had a captain tell me once, " Well.....because of firefighters"

[@yigalordbanette8044]

You were SO YOUNG !! Thank God you survived it as you know so many of your brothers went home that day . They are your guardian angels now protecting you through out your lifes journey. Keep sharing your experience with the young ones who weren't there . This is the first time in our nations history that we have live testimony to a historical event. Thankyou BILLY for not only your service. But for your reflection on something so personal. Yes a public tragedy that belings to AMERICA. This is your personal memories and thoughts and feelings your experience. FOREVER A HERO devine intervention God says you still have work to do on earth. Part of that is keeping the story going . God bless you always Billy. You are so strong and to see you break down at the end there retelling that part of it ...the young widows i cried right along with you . Im in recovery 18 yrs of recovery from heroin. Enjoy each day of recovery its precious

[@arabesquearomas]

💓 💓💓 No words -- so I'll just use hearts. 💓💓💓

[@flee3490]

I promise you we haven’t forgotten in England xxxx

[@StudioEq_777]

Thank you!👏👏👏👏🙏

[@em6577]

Thankyou for sharing your story .. its important we always rememeber.❤

[@k.gspianoworldjourneyschan437]

Thank you William Martin! For your service, courage, & the little things of thoughfulness to help others! I for one am super proud of you and what you endured! Im sooo glad your alive to tell!! Lov 💘 Kenny from Ann arbor, Michigan! ✌🤗🌹🌃🚨🚒 god bless!!!

[@krissalouvae7513]

Thank you for sharing your story. #neverforget

[@victoriablue665]

Thank you so much for sharing...

[@jennyfurr]

Good Lord is he gorgeous!

[@sherryirbvin7448]

So tragic. Ty for ur service and sacrifices. God bless u for eternity.

[@macycharmin]

God you were young going through all that, what a rude awakening to true adulthood and personal mortality at such an age. You look so young now too. Thank you for telling your personal story. You are a true hero even to this day 9/2023. God bless you, your famiy,, and brothers/sisters for your heroic deeds. God holds tight those you knew and didn't for their heroic duty to help those in need. I truly wish you all the best. I will never forget, and you telling your story will make sure others don't as well. I wish you health and happiness.

[@donw3912]

The misread ticket and then changing course was no accident. Everything happens for a reason...I still want to know why the eff so many innocent people had to meet their maker that day.

[@azblondi2730]

What an experience! Thank God for his bravery..Easy on the eyes as well lol

[@itsolivier]

A slightly if anything absurd fact that could come out of 911 is that disobedient actually benefitted someone in the workplace, albeit he wasnt compensated for leaving the office while others stayed... It shows that its not wise to trust those in charge when a crisis is in occurance especially if those in charge own the building that is threatening to collapse on itself.

[@elliecherise1968]

Not only that, the lazy also there were so many people especially Men that were late for appointments, interviews and seminars and even one guy that forgot his I.D. survived and saved someone else that came down from his office to vouch for him. It's almost like the losers survived that day, the ones that didn't care or worried if they were late or haphazard. Guess, that men don't care if they piss off their boss when they're late. Or they don't care about being perfect and getting there on time. The ones that were perfect and did everything right got screwed.

[@Mia_044]

Good luck to you. ❤️

[@catescurto5479]

Never forget

[@MyWyomingLife]

Sweet man.

[@jonathancheetham7683]

Thank you for your story. On a lighter note, you’re a very handsome guy, William.

[@lilyjameson5156]

Oh, please. This isn't a gay bar!

[@Amanda-Renee]

@@lilyjameson5156 🤣🤣🤣

[@ilovetati91]

@@lilyjameson5156 they gave him a compliment calm down

[@kturby5489]

I noticed he said at the beginning something about “Carolina blue skies” I’m in NC! I wonder if he lives in NC or SC now?

[@MareRS357]

He definitely has a NY accent. He probably vacationed there or he may have family there.

[@umadadania9521]

He lives in SC now. He is my sister’s neighbor. Lovely family.

[@donnalawrence9054]

@@umadadania9521 Small world.

[@TheWriterWalker]

And no one was fired for causing or not preventing this nightmare.