Discovery under the rubble that shook a family - 9/11

Following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Patrick Dowdell knew he needed to act. This is the story of his family and the week that changed their lives. Shot, produced and edited by Dave Annarino.

[@MrCrapheadist]

U can tell this woman is just a sweetheart. But so strong too. I don't know her but I love her.

[@jimmyESSEXUK]

brandon caleb me too i don't know her but i love her!! Heartbreaking!! I just want to give her a big cuddle!! 😥😥😥

[@tribunal1287]

jimmyESSEXUK you and brandon are good folks.its that simple.bless.

[@jeralee23]

Such a sweetheart 😢 Sad day

[@tanjagroen7368]

brandon caleb i agree 🙏

[@ShirleyEs]

brandon caleb km criyng

[@petermarris1781]

Rest in peace. I lost my uncle too. He was a firefighter. All true heroes

[@JojoplusBo]

Respect~

[@benanderson7268]

God bless

[@TheGodlessNorwegian]

+Peter Marris Sorry for your loss! Hope you seek the truth also!

[@saladlord4312]

I am sorry for your loss. ):

[@erwinsmithsarm3669]

Peter Marris I'm really sorry for your loss he was a hero he was saving life's in fires just for strangers don't worry he's sitting down right now sitting next to you and he will be always be on you side ❤

[@cowboysimpson]

I was 10, now 25...life goes in a blink of an eye kids.

[@kaitlynford1964]

wow..same. I still can't believe it to this day. I was sitting in p.e. watching it. I'll never forget.

[@cowboysimpson]

Kait f I was eating cereal in the kitchen before school , when my mum received a call from my dad telling her to turn on the T.V ..

[@Erica69]

Romania Cheryl-Tweedy I was 8 years old in the 2nd grade now I'm 23

[@lawnguylanda912]

Romania Cheryl-Tweedy 36 lived through two bombings of the wtc . I watched them try once and fail,and then succeed many years later. They tried the first time in the 90s and my grandfather worked there for the liquor authority. I'm thankful he was retired by the time they succeeded in taking them down. Terrible tragedy that I believe nobody could of avoided especially when it involved people in our own government.

[@northvanman1283]

I was 15 now 30. wow. its like time went the same pace for each of us ~

[@magdapaulino3425]

Sorry for everybody who lost someone in 911

[@walidzein1]

Magda Paulino is this the only thing u can do is say sorry? this country is in deep shit man and the people responsible for this tragedy in 9/11 still taxing your ass everyday

[@ladycplum]

You're being incredibly aggressive to someone who is only expressing their grief at what happened, what the Hell is wrong with you?

[@thechippedtoothgamer]

ye what did he do he said sorry he did'nt try to hurt you don't be so aggressive Jesus yes its bad but he hasn't done anything he said sorry my god

[@michaelgans8763]

Magda Paulino you shouldn't apologize for the American government killing its own citizens.

[@ladycplum]

Don't start that tinfoil hat conspiracy shit again.

[@just_cade]

The rescue workers and emergency responders knew that they probably wouldn't make it out of the buildings, but they went in anyway. True heroes.

[@bobbemalle6108]

That's a common belief, that the firefighters knew they were going to die. But, honestly, I don't think they expected the buildings to come down. It had never happened before. Yet, it takes a lot of courage to do what they did and they deserve to be remembered as heroes

[@VivKittie32]

@@bobbemalle6108Thank you.. nobody thought those buildings would come down from that. They sure didn’t.

[@AprilArick]

@@VivKittie32 I know and you would think we all would have known but I think we were all so shocked as a nation and it happened so fast that no one thought about it.

[@greatfun7316]

Did they really have a choice? They had to do their job. Orders. Imagine one refusing to go in that building. Then surviving the disaster, everybody knowing what he did.

[@CliffJumpingProd]

there better be a special VIP place in heaven for people who give their life to save others!

[@lugerthedog]

***** Ever heard of the book of Enoch, Freemason's, nephilum, fallen angels, symbolism? The signs are everywhere that satanic secret organizations are currently making their final moves to control all of mankind. This is all in the Bible and it is all 100% accurate even though it was written thousands of years ago...Coincidence? I don't think so. Please do more research on the subject with an open mind and you will find the answers.

[@cardhutt]

CliffJumpingProd lol...magic sky people

[@reidolego8716]

***** Hey wtf are you trying to tell its his own opinion so fuck off!

[@annacornykova9023]

***** im an atheist and it doesnt bother me. leave it alone.

[@Scentsational1]

***** Doooouuuucchhheee alert!

[@billjenkins687]

Few can imagine what this family feels every day due to this great loss.

[@tishri60]

My condolences, my highest respects to you and your sons. How proud your father had always been of all of you. We had a family member their, but returned safe.

[@tinyvr7036]

Yes. But look at the beautiful family and sons he left here to remember his life and sacrifice. God bless them everyday.

[@minnierose-lee4122]

It is heartbreaking + God Bless to them all. They're heart's must ache everyday!! So sad x

[@shontavioushyder2955]

Can you

[@paigeleigh2554]

@@shontavioushyder2955 Wanker!

[@97marqedman]

I’m a fire dept mechanic and I can tell you these brave souls are family. Even though I’m not a firefighter, I’m a part of them as well, responsible for their equipment and for their safety in many ways. It truly is a brother (and sister) -hood, in life and in death. RIP.

[@mdelvalle2456]

This lady broke my heart. I can't imagine my partner going to work, leaving everything as is and never coming back.

[@4UStevePerry]

My husband and BIL helped with the clean up. I had so many people in my family involved in 9/11 thankfully I didn't loose anyone. So sorry for loss. One uncle was in building both times. I first time he was covered in black soot. They live in Queens. My aunt didn't even knew it happened till he was home. This time when he came home he was covered in White ash and she was crying when he walked in the door. He is still alive at 75 but has been through a lot being sick all the time including Covid. My brother still hasn't talked about his experience leaving NYC to get back to Huntington LI. I have a lot of other stories too but too long to explain just happy everyone I know was fortunate to be able to come home. Also another uncle who is a police sergeant who was at the disaster and rescue for weeks. He then retired and got a lot of accommodations for serving there. So many stories from fanily and friends.

[@lilybond6485]

@4UStevePerry: I read your comment and would read more if you documented them. Every year - I watch all of the broadcasts about 911 and I binge watch videos about it periodically throughout the year. I think it is so important to remember and learn about as many people as possible that were innocent victims and are no longer here to live out their lives. It could just as easily have been any one of us.

[@lvchoralman]

What a touching and meaningful mini-documentary.Thanks for putting this together and posting it here. May this wonderful husband, father and fireman rest in eternal peace in God's hands.

[@Pattys1967]

Gerard Vaughan some people cant help but smile when they really loved someone that is now gone forever,so sad isnt it?it could also be a way to hide what she is feeling,you know,sadness,but you can tell,she really did love him

[@jake5253kj9]

Okay well I see now that my comment was made thinking you were totally apathetic. I see now that isn't the case and I'm sorry

[@lvchoralman]

Jake Esco No problem. :)

[@angelicazambrano]

it must of been the worst possible death you have protective clothing helmet oxygen mask tank the works then the building comes down on you...... WTF it sounds horrific I can actually put myself in his boots "my crowbar where the fuck is my crowbar"

[@lvchoralman]

I agree, Angelica.

[@kellyscott6361]

My heart breaks for this sweet, strong, wife and mother. I feel the same about her two sons who have accomplished so much already in their lives. I hope they all know that many people keep them in their prayers and continue to send much love to them!!! ❤❤❤

[@steverawlings]

this story is heart breaking,what a proud,gracious lovely lady...god bless you,and god bless everyone,dead or alive that went through this harrowing event...love from the UK

[@jannisares]

God bless this family.

[@jannisares]

+howard I'm sorry you believe that.

[@kirby2727]

Yeah God bless them and the many other family's that lost people😭😭😭😭

[@jannisares]

Amen

[@carlinawhite3716]

Fuck god

[@NisJol]

Doesn’t seem like god blessed them

[@LisaRenee-g7q]

Their father im sure is looking down from heaven and is so proud of them. Thank you all for your service.

[@heidiboo3898]

Rest in Paradise, sir. Thank you so much for your service.

[@annetteabbott1570]

My grandfather died on September 21, 2001. He was à WWII veteran. Although my family and I were heartbroken, we knew he went peacefully, and we knew where he was and we were able to bury him. God bless all of that were not able to do the same.

[@cybercat29]

+Annette Abbott My deepest condolences on the passing of your grandfather :-( I salute him as I salute all American and Canadian WWII veterans. My Dad passed on January 10, 2015 and he was a Canadian WWII veteran.

[@THEDEGENERATEGAMBLER97]

It's men like this who made me do what I do today and have done for over 10 years. It's a whole other level of feeling when you are yourself in the brotherhood

[@seraiahfaithhanson1837]

Pete Gall I would just like thank you, thank you for being there for everyone in a state of emergency, thanks for risking your life to save people you don't know, thank you....

[@tribunal1287]

Pete Gall 911 made me respect,love & honor the Bravest!you Guys are God miracle on earth.running bravely into burning/collapsing buildings to rescue people/strangers is the most brave and selfless act ever.I don't know the words to describe this,they don't exist.I love you guys...endlessly!

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

My heart goes out to this family. Even with the major losses that I've faced in my life, I can't begin to imagine what they must have been through. Absolute respect for them all. They are a credit to their nation. May their father rest in peace.

[@reggierico]

A graduate from our aeronautics department was one of the pilots killed that day. These two sons have helped to carry on the legacy of their family and their father. Very touching, very sad, it's there for them every day.

[@musicman76enator]

Beautiful piece of a story. Thank you, Kevin Dowdell for all you did on 9/11. May you rest in peace. God Bless.

[@CaseyFinSF]

What a beautiful lady. I could see your love and your heart in this video, as well as your son's. You have a pure good heart and soul, and through misty eyes my own heart goes out to you.. Even through tragedy your face is etched with a beautiful smile that just beams out to the world what a beautiful person you are and always have been. I'm glad your son's came back from their deployment and are still with you. I hope that through this tragedy that you are still able to find the happiness that you truly do deserve. I'm sure your husband would want that for you, as you would for him if things were reversed. You touched my soul, and I will never forget your face with that smile from your pure soul of a good person that is so rare to find anywhere on this planet today. Thank you and your sons for sharing your story. I wish you all well being, and for you especially my dear to find that happiness once again that you should have in your life. you truly are a special person. my thoughts and prayers are with you from the West Coast, Be happy, and spread that happiness with your beautiful smile.

[@zenoist2]

+Conspiracy Realist Yeah. you can tell a good person from their face. They have to be a bit old though.

[@CaseyFinSF]

zenoist2 Guilty as charged.....

[@cassie6583]

Very well spoken cuz I was going to say the same about this loving American family and the eloquence of their nature towards their loss of a hero their Dad. I was nine when this happened and this made me real scared but when I watch videos of the people who were affected I cannot help but feel how lucky I am to live in this country with people like this. It helps restore my faith that something good will come out of this.

[@viviennestorey7976]

+Cassandra lee Storey

[@Psymetasar]

I just wanted to hug this woman watching this. To let this family know their loss is felt by Americans all over the world. I was seven years old when it happened and almost every year since I go back around this time and watch the videos and listen to the families and the American heroes who were there. I feel like I have to watch it again and again every year. You can't ever forget what happened. This piece of history is sacred to me and I always feel for everyone who suffered this unthinkable act of evil. I deeply love this country and am proud that we have people serving in our military like this family. God bless.

[@AprilArick]

I was 8 and in 3rd grade, and I still remember vividly! Gone but never forgotten 😔 💔

[@happybunny8704]

I’m in the UK but I feel this as though it was right on my doorstep RIP all of those that lost their lives sending as much love as I possibly can to those who lost loved ones on that awful awful day ❤❤🇬🇧

[@lmd2454]

22 years now since 9/11. Still hard. I don't think that will ever change.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

That ending... with the piano showing his painting... the way the last note hit right when it zoomed in on his face... It seriously made me cry.

[@lilybond6485]

Me also. 😢

[@jagoehring]

So beautiful. What a lovely family. The portrait of him at the end gave my shivers. His eyes are shining so bright watching over his family. God bless you all. ❤🔥

[@nostalgic80sguy27]

You could almost sense and see his dad standing next to his son at the memorial. I can imagine he is one proud father. They'll be reunited one day. Godbless them.

[@SwagMaster-or4ds]

Not gonna lie, i cried at this.. Because my stepdad was near the twin towers when it happened and i am glad he survived :) But to everyone who lost a family member or loved one in 9/11 god bless you!

[@ngameh3861]

My grandpa died in 9/11 I never knew about him until my mom told me. My life everyday is hard but my grandpa was strong in 9/11 (was a firefighter) and I can be strong too. He died when the tower fell down. Rip grandpa I hope you're proud of me. 😢

[@mmtaw]

Condolences to your family. I stopped by the WTC Memorial a few months ago and said a little prayer for Kevin Dowdell. I was simply paying my respects in general to the heroes and victims of that horrendous day - slowly moving around the perimeter wondering about all the people - I caught his name carved in the bronze lip surrounding the Pools. I was stopped because we share the same last name. While simply sharing a somewhat uncommon name is a tangential connection at best, I wondered about Kevin's life and family. Obviously, he was a good father and husband. And, together as parents, both mother and father raised a wonderful family. May you continue to find peace and solace in your memories. Never forget.

[@irenedemarco1354]

Thats amazing....

[@simonnaylor3536]

Very sad. Firefighters are true heroes. Everyone should still be angry about this, but that anger should be directed on getting facts correct, investigating, and holding every last person responsible for this horrible event accountable. Sadly, too many bought into the lies and their anger was misdirected. Very sad for the family and all others affected.

[@floyd398]

couldn't have said it better

[@bighoss7504]

Simon Naylor in my opinion there should be another investigation.

[@nicolejoleneable]

Amen!

[@dm6187]

regardless of what really happened on 9/11 the firefighters and first responders showed immeasurable courage and valor on that day. it is our duty to them to find out the truth.

[@usethetools]

right you are but i console myself knowing that God knows who did this and why and He will deal correctly with them... God help us all.

[@TheMistysFavs]

I'm watching some of these 911 videos, because as Americans, we should NEVER forget this horrible day. My thoughts and prayers today are with the surviving family members. Though time heals, I know that the hollow spots in their hearts always remain for their lost loved ones. May God give them extra comfort today and always.. God bless America..

[@thatdude169]

The amount of tears I wanna cry is insane. I just can't understand why things like that happen

[@zenoist2]

+Mike Pantaleo Try money, power and influence.

[@laughysophie8818]

More like hatred and jealousy

[@jefffuehr366]

it's because saddam got on all-jazeer tv and threatened to use oil as a weapon of mass destruction to the United States he said that he wanted to shut off his Iraqi oil supply to the United States, and was asking for all of his Arab nations to join him and bush was like "i don't think so". so bush had to figure out some way that he could invade Iraq, and take full control of saddam,s oil, and acquire the support of the international community to do so and down came the towers the United States has had full control of Saudi oil every since

[@Andrea-ue2uw]

a beautifull picture of her husband❤ even in that picture u can see the twinkle he had in his eyes❤ very touching...R.I.P💙

[@davida6146]

This is such a touching story and very sad too, but I'm happy he found his fathers axe to keep something to remember him 😭😭😭😭 His father looked like a good man, and the fact that he was one of the first on the scene says a lot. I hope his city has a memorial for him at least at the fire department.

[@lucygirl4926]

The last name DOWDELL is, indeed, something to be proud of. A nanny named Elizabeth Dowdell was employed by a family to accompany their only daughter Virginia to America on the Titanic. During the commotion they were separated (both survived) and Elizabeth basically traced that entire ship searching for her charge. Look at her Wikipedia page....good name Dowdell...must run in their genes.

[@2degucitas]

+lucy girl The name comes from Douglas the Black, who famously took the heart of Robert the Bruce into battle during the early crusades. My last name is McDowell, which is a variant. The names Douglas, Dougal, Dowall, Dowell, Douhil, MacDougall, McDowell, Dowd, Doud, etc are names taken out of fealty (a name taken out of respect for) or a name because of being related. Some names were clan names, taken to establish where a person was born or their family was born. I believe Dowdell is a variant of these names, so you see that strong Scottish bravery goes deep.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

What a beautiful story.

[@jennym007]

My husband is a firefighter and I can understand this family's anguish. It is so sad...

[@chloeanneh]

So incredibly heartbreaking. There are no words.

[@permitetdtp7855]

akiremarch my father was a one that had to jump out *just my eyes watching* cries!!!

[@bobdoyle8508]

I was home on 911 and thank God safe in Canada To hear survivor's stories and the devastating loss of family members just brings me to tears. I hope that future generations remember that day . Never Forget 😢❤

[@gregmahadeo9394]

Such an honorable family. The wife is so sweet. Stay strong and thank you for serving this blessed nation. 🇺🇸❤️

[@FerriaBerry]

Thank you for making this video. You told an amazing story for a family and shared it to the rest of the world. My condolences to all those families affected in the 9/11 tragedy. RIP. Stay strong. Don't turn your anger towards the wrong things. God Bless.

[@ThePhenomm]

Like she said it don’t matter if it’s 10 years it’s everyday for that family and many more. God Bless!!

[@philb5188]

I'm a UK retired Fireman. I feel so much for this Lady. She is so strong, yet clearly very sad inside. I do think there are still questions to be asked, and answered in full.

[@Lethnion]

I feel so sorry for her and her family and everyone else who lost a loved one or friend at the Trade Center that day. - I´m not even American I´m Swedish but people shouldn´t have to live through such pain no matter where on Earth you live. We will never forget 9/11 - R.I.P

[@reds8787]

I hate hearing "They went into the soouth tower", it just makes me so sad, because that tower fell so quickly.

[@drfeelgood936]

I am so sorry for this familys loss. a great man tried to save others and was lost. I cannot imagine. Amazing more is the boys fighting for our freedom. God bless you and thank you so so much.

[@XY-lf8lg]

Welch Schicksal, ich bedaure jeden Verstorbenen und die dazu gehörigen Familien. Mein Herz ist so schwer, ich sah es damals on TV und konnte es nicht glauben. Als der erste Tower einstürze habe ich immer wieder gebetet: Herr, sei bei Ihnen in der Sekunde ihres Todes und nimm sie mit in dein Himmelreich " ich habe dies immer und immer wieder gebetet und dabei geweint. All die Helden die vor Ort helfen wollten und dabei starben. All die Familien die auseinander gerissen wurden. Ich habe diesen Tag nie vergessen, ich sehe nach wie vor das Foto der schwangeren Frauen vor mir, ihre Ehemänner gestorben als Feuerwehrmänner, Polizisten, Erst Helfer. Ihr habt alle eines gemeinsam: einen Helden in eurer Familie, ich hoffe das Leben hat euch trotzdem viele viele schöne Erinnerungen und Momente danach beschert, und den Stolz im Herzen gestärkt bei all eurer Trauer, bei all eurem Schmerz. Ich denke oft an alle Verstorbenen und deren Familien. Eine herzliche Umarmung aus Deutschland, ich werde euch immer im Gedanken nahe sein und damit euch Kraft zu geben. 😢

[@aangelinaabv]

Watching this after 16 years ... still remembering that awful day like it was yesterday, so sad....still brings tears to my eyes

[@megalopolis2015]

I am so grateful that this family stuck together and that the sons got home safely from doing their duty. I am sure their dad would be proud.

[@ljosca]

Respect from Italy. God bless all those who lost their lives that terrible morning and their families. The world will never forget. RIP.

[@bobbiemason7912]

I am forever sorry to every single family who lost a family member, to every single person who lost a friend, this act was so despicable. I lost my father too soon, he was young and it broke my whole family before it made us stronger, he did not die in a tragedy, the blessing for his death is he died in the home he made, with family and friends close enough to be called family. I could not imagine loosing somebody this way and my love goes to each of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HatersWorld]

Im so sorry, crying with you. Hes a hero and always will be😭

[@LynnWukotich]

Your husband and father is a hero for trying to help other people You’re truly blessed for his service

[@rubychurch3466]

My heart in 2023 still hurts for everyone who lost someone in this nightmare. Our lives changed that day.

[@edgargarcia4916]

God bless every one who reads this comment

[@devashreekisnadwala7171]

Abey likes ke bhikhari... (Translated: “hey, you beggar of likes for your comment”)

[@lisalee2885]

Thank you 🙏 May you be well 🙏🤍

[@secondthought2320]

Running into those buildings was true courage!!

[@WolfepackJSJGA]

The ones who did this will pay. And may God Grant this family peace of mind. Still to this day makes me sick to watch this. Soon the truth will come out

[@laughysophie8818]

They already did pay

[@dekotaw12902]

Laughy Sophie ya they got fucking vaporized when the plane hit the buildings

[@Pro-Deo]

Laughy Sophie, no, not all of them, yet.

[@rodneymcgiveron9563]

G'day , from Australia...I agree with you except for one thing..They may never pay...This is a massive cover up that even the whistle blowers can't penetrate..No hope of bringing the REAL killers to justice..The US Government is rotten to the core and the poor innocent souls will never get through the mire of deceit...The FDNY /NYPD and others were sacrificial lambs for these bastards..

[@Pro-Deo]

Oh they will pay. Many have, still do and many ...will. Just not how most people could ever even begin to conceive.

[@countrygirl4690]

My dad is a firefighter I almost lost him a couple years ago when a ceiling fell on him it broke my heart he was out of work for 2 years with a concussion. He finally got better and is now back in work. It was so hard on my family I cannot even imagen how those family's felt

[@Greenlights111]

Videos like this perfectly illustrate the deep effects of 9/11 and just how much it tore families apart. Absolutely breaks my heart

[@myblunthit]

It kills me to know I was born on this day.

[@mpg869]

that poor woman

[@rusticbros431]

Words will never express the hurt,and sadness I feel for those who got taken from they’re loved ones,and the hurt,sadness,and heartbreak of those who lost they’re loved ones that day,I am truly sorry for your lose,we are one nation,one family and the entire nation feels the pain,sadness and heartbreak of your lose,and violence that day,and we’ll never forget the sacrifices and hero’s of 9/11,I will always remember them,we will always remember them 🇺🇸

[@freds4814]

Beautiful

[@--Voltz--]

Pause it at 3:23 you can see the love and twinkle in her eyes. She is truly a genuine woman at heart. I don't know her but I love her.. for ever and always.. i love.. you

[@cullbill]

I'm so very very sorry for your loss. I watched this video and it tore my heart up again just like that day.

[@YolandaMReyes]

That was touching. What great son's!

[@gingermegs138]

There Dad would be so proud of them.And the Dad is a Hero. Sad.

[@anthonyddrummer]

God bless you and your family...

[@katstephenson8493]

I've only just come across this..years later, but regardless of that please know that I ,as a human will NEVER forget this heinous act ..and the people that perished. Like millions of others it is burned into my mind.. Sending ☮️ and 💓 from across the pond 🇬🇧 🙏

[@wesleyhayley3657]

there are not words enough to say thank you to your family for all you've done for this country and what your family has given. god bless you all

[@LosloTypical]

*I wasn’t even alive when this happened* and every time I see something or hear about 9/11, it’s so hard not to cry. I visited the 9/11 museum and memorial on my trip to New York City this past summer and it was what stuck with me the most. It felt like I was actually there that day. It also pains me to see all these people claiming that it was hoax or it was an event perpetrated by the US government, but all they’re doing is shitting out these bogus explanations as to why the towers couldn’t have collapsed, even when simulations show that they would have in the exact way that they did. All they’re doing is taking the spotlight away from the true heroes of that day and putting it on something so small minded and dull.

[@dman-rg9en]

most people are not aware that it is the families of people who were killed on that day who started the "inside job" "new investigation" movement after repeatedly having their concerns and questions about about the death of their loved ones that day ignored and kept from public view. i feel sorry for people who refuse to see the clear proof of deception and lies from our officials and government. even the men who did the "official report" of the attack said that they were not told the truth of what happened and had evidence kept from their investigation. they said the outcome of the investigation was predetermined before it began. read the report with open mind and follow the evidence. at the very least it will bring a lot of questions about what you were told. then research your questions and you will then know why us people feel the way we do about 9/11.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Isaac, I agree.

[@judithcampbell3354]

So many heroes of that sad day. I watched those planes hit the towers and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I thought... this couldn’t be happening in my country. Prayers for the woman in this video, she’s brave! And blessings for her family too

[@mypuritanicalopinion3332]

Man, that brought tears to my eyes.

[@helenf.7221]

That was a beautiful tribute. The way they put his wife and sons remembrances together was really wonderful

[@Annarino]

Thanks Helen. Very kind.

[@anniebieber19]

I'm so thankful this family was given this gift, that it was found and returned to them truly is a blessing. May we never forget.

[@2degucitas]

It was a block away. That means ODowd was higher up in the tower when it went down, throwing the axe down the street. RIP brave hero.

[@eoiin1428]

Firefighters Are Very Under-Appreciated I Mean They Were Everyone In New York’s Hero On September 11 2001

[@anthonycostello2768]

There is no words to say.

[@Docprepper]

more than a decade later and these stories are still touching and moving. God bless the USA

[@marig1972]

Very sad...God bless this beautiful mother and her family.

[@BigETCB]

God bless you

[@coreywalker7921]

god bless all of the families and the firemen who tried to save everyone

[@madman2541]

1 John 3:16 By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. No Greater Love 12This is My commandment, that you love one another as I loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep Romans 5:7 It is rare indeed for anyone to die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

[@sarahpennells1271]

I was 15 years old in the uk coming home from school seeing this on the tv 😭 i still get tears watching documentarys of 9/11. Nothing will ever make people forget that day or the pain. R.I.P to everyone that lost there life that day.

[@austingillis7648]

What an absolutely wonderful family.. may your dad Rest In Peace, a true American hero..

[@jessielansdel471]

Here is a video about a man who died helping others and all you lot can do is argue about who is responsible. Conspiracy theorists...you are as bad as the terrorists. Show some bloody respect!!! Sleep well all who died that day.

[@tommyboogyman]

+Jessie Lansdel Excuse me but as a First responder and having lost my own Brother, and the ELEVIN Men from Eng.24/Ladder 5, that day and seen thousands of others die since , I think you should STFU !!!! The only way they or I will ever rest in PEACE is if the real TRUTH IS EXPOSED and the Evil Men Responcible are Punished and this kind of an EXCUSE to kill MILLIONS is never ever repeated AGAIN !!!!!!!!

[@jessielansdel471]

+Tommy Holmes No, I won't STFU you ignorant oik. I have a right to my opinion just as you have.

[@jessielansdel471]

+Tommy Holmes If you like. Now....run along and grow up there's a good boy.

[@nathenism]

+Jessie Lansdel is it respectful to support the lies of the people who actually did it?

[@zenoist2]

+Jessie Lansdel All I want is TRUTH. What's so bad about that? And so far it isn't happening. The US government is covering it up. TRUTH always wins, no matter what.

[@paulvandermarksr.9143]

GOD BLESS ALL AND NEVER FOGET

[@catk3048]

If you were interested watch the video boatlift. it's very heartwarming

[@shivinunitholi2493]

I see a beautiful lady here - strong and courageous..still waiting, still hoping. She has taught me a lesson - Life goes on

[@cellocat-sm8lx]

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15, verse 13) In memory of all first responders who gave themselves up to help others on September 11, we owe you our greatest thanks and appreciation. You will never be forgotten; thank you, brothers and sisters ❤️🚓🚑🚒🇺🇲 God bless your families left behind to carry on your memory!

[@BUNN3HHDOLLXD]

I bet all these people talking badly about these type of videos would NEVER say it to their face or in a crowd of people. & For those of you who think you're 'cool' or whatever, Don't even bother replying 'cause you'll just make yourself look like bigger idiots if not already c:

[@kathytownsend6378]

Nice mature language

[@TheWriterWalker]

Lovely. Sad.

[@R32LMedition]

What the goverment will do to it's own people is crazy.

[@Cinemabuff97]

That must be a great tool to keep as a memory of their beloved family member. Rest in peace, Kevin Dowdell. You never deserved this to happen to you.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

What a lovely family. I am so sorry for the loss of a good man you had loved. My thoughts are with you 🫂❤️

[@kingsk0133]

Wow. such a sad video. But I'm glad to see she's smiling, despite her loss. And I'd hate to ruin the mood, but this video was uploaded on my birthday.

[@hayleyw1335]

O_0 I saw you on a Iballistisquid video O_0

[@kingsk0133]

+Hayley W. Wow! Hi, hayley. How come you're here?

[@aidanmcwhirter2612]

+kingkhanmsk1 Happy birthday!

[@spooninspoon]

we watched a sick sci fi movie that day...no planes, simple physics and Hollywood production. Sad innocent people had to die and there loved ones lied to and deceived in "plane" sight

[@JoshSmith-uj2oz]

Thats a sad story what a great family I feel so bad for them whats wrong with you people talking bad or about who did it time and place people this tribute to a great man who gave his life saving others is not the place

[@paigeleigh2554]

From the UK, God bless this family, and America!

[@grahimmy]

Your father would be so proud. I thank him and his sons for their service and Mrs Dowdell for her bravery. God Bless.