Brian Clark: A Vision of Hope

Brian Clark talks about his vision of hope following his experiences on September 11, 2001.

[@lorimeyers3839]

I watched this and other videos featuring Brian Clark and his story one evening a few years ago. The next morning, my dad and I went golfing at Great Gorge in Vernon, NJ. When dad and I were done, we hopped in the car and dad decided to ride up to the clubhouse so he could use the restroom before the ride back home. As I waited in the car, staring down at my phone, I hear a golf cart pull up right beside me, and I suddenly hear Brian Clark’s very unusual voice. I immediately looked up and to my left, and sure enough, it was him. I said, “Excuse me,” and he kinda looked at me perplexed. I asked if his name was Brian and he said, “Um…yes, Im Brian. Im sorry, do I know you?” I told him that the previous evening I watched several KZbin videos featuring him telling his account of 9/11. He was a very nice man and opened up to me right away after I told him. He was just as surprised as me. Less than 24 hours prior I was watching this guy in videos, where I noticed how unusual his vocal pitch was when he spoke. It was so bizarre. Anyway, I asked him for any recommendations on KZbin where I could hear his best or most favorite account. He told me to search “Brian Clark Mesquite,” which was a school where he spoke on camera in front of the student body. He said he was “just on that day” when he spoke. It’s a pretty long video, maybe 35 minutes or so if I remember correctly. Again, almost a surreal moment. When my dad came back to the car, he was all confused. He’s like, “who the hell is this guy?” Lol. I told him and we all chatted for a minute. I asked him about Stanley and he said Stanley was doing well and that he’d seen him recently. Very nice guy. I’ll never forget that experience.

[@shammahturner5565]

Love this! Thanks for sharing your story about Brian. I was 8 years old when the twin towers were hit so I didn’t really understand what was going on at the time. I’m 30 years old now & I just recently started to look into 9/11 & it’s actually mind blowing. The first 9/11 story I came across was Brian & Stanley, I was really moved by it & I’d love to meet them both one day. I’ve never been to America. I was born & raised in New Zealand but I’m hoping to make it to NYC this September for the 23rd year anniversary of 9/11🕊️

[@DigitalRaider1]

There is something to be said by not "following the herd". Saved his life.

[@carolinebedford9836]

DigitalRaider. Agree with you.

[@oliverdesvaux]

Who was the fat woman???

[@jessesk8zzz372]

If it wasnt for Stanley, Brian would of went up with the woman. Brian and Stanley saved each others lives. Amazing coincidence and survival story.

[@dwyanewade8645]

The brotherhood can never be broken

[@annelauber3016]

@@dwyanewade8645 Indeed not. May they remain Brothers for Eternity!

[@TastyShepherdsPie]

To be honest I think Brian would’ve went downstairs anyway

[@georginahawcroft8044]

@@TastyShepherdsPie are you for real....

[@BillyBong]

@@georginahawcroft8044 there's another guy who was with Brian's group that escaped, Ron Defrancesco. He went up with the rest of the group and still made it out in time.

[@MoneyOverFame]

Cool dude. I like Brian a lot. Seems like a down to earth guy. God bless him.

[@kevin6293]

I don’t understand why he always points out the woman was “heavyset”.

[@dertraude2009]

This is a kind man. I'm lucky I had the chance to talk with him yesterday! Great man and inspiration

[@sweetassugar2076]

You actually talk to him?

[@dertraude2009]

@@sweetassugar2076 yes, he's my friend. It's a German-Canadian friendship.

[@sweetassugar2076]

@@dertraude2009 that is awesome he seems like such a awesome kind gentle soul I’m so glad he made it out of that building in time and kept moving out of that city that day.a true hero that made so many perfect decisions.i seen every 9/11 story but his is by far the most touching .

[@elcabrito21]

Brian and Stanley love watching these mens stories every time over the years. They are blessed ❤❤

[@TBrown-mi8ik]

Brian and Stanley were each other's angels that day may God continue to bless them and their families I'm so glad they both survived to tell their testimony

[@stevesibaja3123]

Brain Clark is a good Man and a Angel

[@strychnyne3530]

i never get tired of hearing his story. I'd like to know how close he is with Stanley now.

[@MattC78]

Pretty sure they are still close today.

[@MennoM.L.]

Same here

[@johnnyjohns3863]

I'm pretty sure they are still Brothers today and always will be

[@djrafacontigotop1019]

He didn't mention that.. But hopefully he is..He didn't also mentioned that God gave him a second chance to live for a purpose maybe he hasn't figured that yet

[@TastyShepherdsPie]

Someone in another comment section said they hang out all the time. But I don’t know where the evidence is

[@swkenny]

Such an amazing escape considering he was on one of the directly impacted floors on the South Tower and so good of him to save another person's life. Also seems like such a likeable person and I always enjoy listening to his story of that day.

[@abeljacobson9276]

There needs to be a movie about this story

[@CelesteOnnainty]

I never get tired of listening his story. It’s amazing and the way he speaks. I like him, he is a good man. God bless you Brian,

[@DigitalRaider1]

I come back and listen to it as well. Needs to be made into a short movie.

[@funvideofan1625]

Brian Clark Is My Favourite Person On 9/11

[@JoshieBoy-gb3cc]

You also like running down the hallway

[@jfrance08]

Had the pleasure of hearing this story directly from Brian many years ago in Peru. It stuck with me all these years until I saw this video. Listen to Stanley´s story as there are pieces not in Brian´s story. Nonetheless, all those years ago, Brian mentioned some of the details from Stanley´s story. Amazing. Brian, thank you for being faithful and sharing your story with so many.

[@DigitalRaider1]

Interesting Story: If you listen to Mellissa Doi 911 call (who died in the South Tower) was just one floor below Brian on the 83rd. Totally different experience just one floor down. Actually, there is evidence from her 911 call that she actually heard Brians group in the stairway. Unfortunately, she was immobilized by fear and stayed on the phone with 911 hoping (with several others) to be rescued by the fire Dept..

[@danbee415]

This goes to say that being composed and confident gets you to places!

[@ihl8608]

Bless you Brian.

[@RetroCaptain]

Good Day Very inspiring! Glad I found this Mans survival story. Thanks for sharing this Guideposts!

[@anastasiapushkin6028]

Brian Clark is so charming♥

[@rodc4889]

A true leader, wow.

[@ID-pw8zb]

There’s a video on here of Brian speaking to school kids, it’s a must watch. What a hero this lovely man is.

[@jeffreyleckrone7593]

God bless you Brian. I wish there was a story about Ron. He survived too.

[@MVuke84]

Always liked this guy, and know his 9/11 story pretty much inside and out. Heard him tell it many times. He has a little too much make-up on this time though lol.. Can't believe it's been almost 20 years ago now.

[@ArtMusicLife15]

Not quite sure he's wearing makeup - there seems to be some type of fog filter on the camera or added while editing. Makes him look weird and washed out.

[@TitansTrust]

Brave man here..he heard a calling in the WTC..building despite his life and helped and rescued Mr.Praimnath..check out inside 911 Zero hour and you will get a complete idea of what happened that day..

[@alisonmcgregor2002]

i saw that video

[@ellepaxy5505]

So far the story of Brian and Sranley is the best story of the 9/11 survivors. Also, they told their story so well and to the point!!!! Incredible luck and good decision making!!!!

[@carolinebedford9836]

This story is absolutely amazing as is Brian & Stanley. The way in which they look at life is so inspirational. Love to you both. X

[@Chalarge4635]

There were only few people including Mr. Clark escaped through the stairway A which was only passable. The people in the south tower missed the two crucial chances to survive, the first was a immediately after the north tower hit until the next hit coming, and the second was a stairway A. That means how horrific impact of the first hit to the north tower punched people's heart and brain. It's understandable.

[@dukewellington3174]

South Tower people were asked to return to their offices as well so many did - If it was known it was a plane more could have escaped from the South Tower possible - 17 minutes - both Towers were short of fire escapes too - 3 instead of 4 and they were too narrow and not properly fire resistant. That is a problem with all these skyscrapers - I know Towering Inferno is a movie and different circumstances of course but the same problem existed - evacuating and rescuing people on floors above the fire or impact and the lack of adequate fire escapes, training and drills for fire- where all the fire escapes are/what to do and not what to do in fires - don't use elevators/don't go back for items/ evacuate the building no matter how small the risk is

[@Chalarge4635]

@@dukewellington3174 Those problems seem to me much easier to send human to the moon or founding space forces. I don't know why we still have to hear the same moan about poor evacuation/rescue option.

[@Flowerfairy11111]

He was kind and helpful in a desparate scary situation and god saved him

[@shainilashamu2178]

Just 4 mins after he exited the tower collapsed!! Oh my Allah it is soo scary!!😯😯

[@CelesteOnnainty]

I love this story! I can watch their videos thousands of times

[@Iamjoyamonroe25]

“How precious life is and that’s what I tell people really appreciate your life, take a deep breath and understand who u are and you are capable in doing great things” some words to take with but Brian was such a great man and a husband to begin with u can’t see him crying while sharing his story during his darkest day way back 9/11 tragedy because as what he said though sadness lingers he don’t dwell too much about it but to be thankful after 10 yrs he’s standing still looking back and count that every day is a great day. Thank u so much Brian Clark for sharing your 9/11 story and inspiring people to live and do great things 🙈😘 I hope to be able to see u personally one day 👍 love Joya from the Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@lancehurley9743]

A lucky man...

[@catherinesinclair7727]

Don't dwell on the past. Don't worry about the future. Sanity

[@georginahawcroft8044]

The stories need to be told... so we never forget the people that perished 🙏🙏

[@caneface87]

Even when the Fat Lady Sang Brian still knew it was not over

[@BelegaerTheGreat]

It is worth having friends like him.

[@pureplay2755]

May God continue to bless you

[@brunalsf1]

Hero!

[@animalloverjulian8243]

Those people who abandoned Brian on the 81st floor probably went to the top of the building and realized the doors to the roof were locked and probably stayed there hoping that the fire dept would come with thier helicopters and break the door down

[@marieskywalker7892]

No they couldn't go from below impact zone to above impact

[@marieskywalker7892]

@Jordan Richardo Nope there's no such thing as a God

[@Phillip713]

@@marieskywalker7892 that’s actually exactly what they did. That staircase went all the way up. It was the only staircase that went to the top because the plane didn’t hit that corner of the building. They went to the top and after seeing it was locked, they laid down close to the floor because they thought they would get oxygen that way. But they started to fall asleep. I know this because after leaving Brian, his coworker Ron went up and met them. As they started to fall asleep he said he heard a voice calling his name and he ran down the stairs. Right as he left the building it collapsed. He was blown across the street and woke up in the hospital a few days later. He was the last person out of the building. Anyways it’s been 3 years so hopefully you’re still alive and can read my amazing comment. Ha. :)

[@Ahmed-wi6qi]

That woman took his friends with her to death.

[@raineyj560]

They had a choice like Brian did.

[@danbee415]

Just tells you to make choices on your own instincts and perceptions. Being told its full of flame is not enough information.

[@thenanlife1141]

Brian is such anamazing wonderful brave and inspirational man xx🥰🥰❤️

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello 👋 How are you doing?

[@h313wright6]

I've heard different versions of Clark's coming across Jose. Hindsight is 20/20 and you never know what goes through the mind in such a tragic situation. My only question is if Jose was in communication with Vera on the walkie-talkie, why didn't Brian tell Jose to relay to Vera that he made it down (that the floor was indeed passable) and that the folks who decided to go up should try to make their way down too?

[@h313wright6]

From the NYT: "We didn't encounter anybody until the 68th floor. We are now in fresh air, lights on, normal conditions. And on the 68th floor we came across JosÀe Marrero [Euro Brokers employee who dies]. JosÀe had taken some of our people down into the 40's and 30's, other witnesses have told me later. And I said, ``Jose, where are you going?'' He was alone, carrying his walkie-talkie. He said, ``I'm going up to help Dave Vera, I can hear him on the walkie-talkie.'' I said, ``I'm getting this man from Fuji Bank out (Stanley was all cut and bruised.) Dave's a big boy. He'll fend for himself. Come on down with us.'' He said, ``No, no, I can help him. I'll be O.K.'' I said, ``Well, all right.'' Of course, we didn't know what was about to happen."

[@jl91iii]

Brian didn't know the towers were gonna collapse, him and Stanley both tried calling home on the 31st floor and called 911 for help for an injured man, Brian even told Stanley to slow down when going down the stairs. He didn't know in the fullness of time the towers were gonna collapse.

[@Gabriel_-pm5vi]

I can only imagine actually going through it.

[@dukewellington3174]

You should always go down the fire exit stairs and exit the building and never take an elevator during a fire. Amazing story which there would be many and some untold. I still remember it even 20 years later. I was watching the Channel 10 late news with Sandra Sully in Sydney Australia when this story broke - Apparently a small plane had hit one of the WTC buildings- When they were showing it i was surprised how much damage was done by supposedly a small plane as it was much much more than one would have thought. It wasn't till watching this live footage that my suspicion of it being a larger plane was confirmed when the second plane hit the other building. Even though the Towering Inferno is a movie one could tell it was going to be hard if not impossible to rescue people on the floors above where the planes hit. Those poor people may not have known it or some may have that rescue was impossible and depending on conditions on their particular floor (fire and toxic fumes) where left with two choices as there was no third choice of escape and survive - stay and be consumed by fire/toxic gases or leave the building both of which would result in their deaths. ( i wont say these people that J word- i use they left the building) People also stayed in the buildings with a hope that they could be rescued - would have been harrowing for the 911 dispatches as well to re-assure people they will be okay when more than likely they knew they wouldn't be - one of the callers asking the 911 dispatcher am i going to die repeatedly and possibly the last caller from either of the buildings asking where the rescuers are right up to the time that building collapsed and the phone cut off.

[@dannyrichards6233]

I was only 5 blocks from the scene that day. On chamber street. 🇺🇸

[@BillyBong]

Where on chambers? I was at BMCC

[@thenanlife1141]

Such an amazing survival story x🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@zephyrsky__]

He loves saying 'heavy set woman'

[@UnicornRyder04]

She was repping 🙌 heavy set

[@omayragonzalez3602]

Beautiful 💖

[@jaybird3608]

Wow just wow

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

brian's friend left but he continued to help the stranded guy

[@nguyendailam6703]

I keep on checking the footage for a dude running around with a breakfast platter.

[@dogutzy9247]

I don’t understand the part when they went past the floors that were in fire. Did they have to fight through fire or was there no fire?

[@laurageorgina589]

Probably the side where this particular staircase was on the opposite side of the impact. This happened minutes after the plane striked. In another interview of Brian Clark I heard he said that he almost headed towards another staircase in his office floor but he felt someone pushed him towards the further staircase. The whole story is unbelievable! A miracle!

[@gwen7205]

One of the staircases was passable due to the way the airplane tilted

[@dougackerman4182]

Interesting story

[@matthewvogel3071]

he lives in Mahwah i live in Bergenfield

[@14714623]

Brian looks high af in the thumbnail.

[@dwyanewade8645]

Lol I mean, in a weird way, he was high.

[@djrafacontigotop1019]

Be grateful to Lord Jesus Christ for giving you a second chance to live and inspired others about how precious life is..there is something to learn in this story...people pay attention what others can lead to dead like the heavy set woman he mentioned here he just didn't want to be rude by saying the fat woman ..that's all..

[@djrafacontigotop1019]

@James Warner He knows how to work on man's heart for sure. Thank you brother.! God bless

[@lisasmokette6511]

Nice make up very pretty

[@endyssketch7818]

Can I just say that the security guards in the twin towers are very suspicious during the 1993 bombing it wasn’t as bad but everyone still has escape everybody had to evacuate but on 9/11 a plane hits these buildings in the security guard tells people to stay what if there was another Pakistani man in the twin towers at the time and took out the security guards and went on the intercom and told people to stay where they are so he can ensure more death that’s what I honestly think that what happened because they had no idea they were even Pakistani is in America there who is there not to say that some of them were in the twin towers at the time working with Al-Qaeda I just don’t see any American telling people to go back up when there is a fire number one number to an explosion plus number three and a attack on his belief is that there was no government involvement but there were people inside that were part of Al-Qaeda to help along with ensuring as many deaths as they can and I believe that has something to do with the security guards or the people who were telling them to stay instead of evacuate has something to do without cause it doesn’t make any sense for them to tell them to stay because if you watched the airplane hijackings they tried to make sure that they didn’t know what they were trying to do and also trying to keep everybody calm saying stay where you are keep calm we’re going back to the airport that sounds exactly just like the people that were telling the people on the twin towers to stay where they were

[@darrenhines7810]

in another interview he stated that there was smoke on his floor..his stories are not consistent