Former Windows on the World Employees Reflect on 9/11

[@iadesigns]

Everyone talks about the bankers, traders and office workers but not the ones working blue collar jobs. The maintenance workers, porters, waiters, cooks, concession stand workers, ticket booth employees, etc. deserve just as much recognition.

[@jacquelinesales1146]

Totally!

[@basantapandeyy]

Absolutely !

[@melanieanderson8357]

I agree!

[@BVHGCFGDZGHJK]

Exactly and I am just learning about the 3 black children involved in the crash.

[@CherryFrog321]

@@BVHGCFGDZGHJK I grew up in northern Virginia (the Washington DC metro area) and those kids weren't much older than me. I still remember hearing about their tragic deaths that day, and it has stuck with me for all these years. Those three kids all attended schools in Washington, DC, where many students struggled and were disadvantaged, coming from low income households. But those three kids worked so hard to excel in school, which was why they were chosen to go on a special field trip to the west coast. They were on their way there when they were sadly killed on board the flight that ended up hitting the Pentagon. They were such bright kids and could have done so much and been so successful as adults. It's terrible that they were robbed of their future. 😢

[@DisTails]

I got to go up to Windows on the World in February 2001, I was 14, on a school trip from the UK. I was being bullied badly and so wasn’t hanging around with the other kids on the trip, I stayed with my head teacher and art teacher. We met some of the Windows on the World Staff and they took us up there to see the view. I treasure the photos I took, it was a view unlike any other. The people who worked there who lost their lives deserve our thoughts and memories. Rest in peace

[@Neimm]

Most of all I'm sorry you went through bullying. I can relate to what you wrote.... May the workers rest in peace

[@scottwoods140]

You should upload the photos, they would be great to see

[@courtneyhannan51]

I am very sorry about you being bullied, and i bet that was a truly amazing experience and i agree with scott woods you should upload the photos you have would love to see them and may the workers who passed that day R.I.P 09/11/2001

[@Maj0ra]

Upload your pictures for people to see!

[@Solitude633]

Please upload your pics 👍

[@TheCrystalBoat]

Imagine working on the top floor of WTC, losing 73 friends and family members and then having to face people looking at you as if YOU did something, as if YOU were suspicious. I understand the public, back then they didn't know if there would be more attacks so everyone was on high alert, but it must have been so hard for these people.

[@buttersstan97]

🥺

[@jojoradio1668]

Sadly, the entire country looked down upon any Muslim, Arab at the time. No one could be trusted. I believe and hope we've moved on from that.

[@jeremymendoza1465]

Very similar to Japanese-Americans after Pearl Harbor they were discriminated against immensely even sent to camps for fear of them being spies

[@oe1919]

To @jojoradio: Most terrorist attacks in Europe were organized by Muslims.

[@suras8984]

@@jojoradio1668 Even in Canada. I remember people telling my cousin to go back to her country.

[@KK-qm8bo]

The fact that they refer to each other as “brothers” and “sisters” truly shows how close they all where. Not just as coworkers but as a family. Rest In Peace to the beautiful souls lost that day.

[@EricaEarth]

I heard that Windows of the world didn't hire blacks people and I heard they was racist. Thank goodness they was racist. Titanic also didn't let a black famous boxer on the boat because he was black and we know what happen after that. Thank goodness for their racism.

[@jeaninetungsten8865]

My dad proposed here in 87’. He almost got arrested because my mom was hysterical and the staff thought something was wrong. They are still married coming up on 32 years. Every time they are in the city they visit where windows on the world use to be. It’s truly amazing how far connections reach.

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

I just watched Mr. Poppers Penguins (with Jim Carey, currently free to watch in KZbin) and your story has some parallels with it. It’s a good watch.

[@julieann4616]

Um, why was your mom hysterical??

[@jeaninetungsten8865]

@@julieann4616 she just got engaged, he had proposed

[@stag_gt]

@@heartsofgoldenrod explain your comment?

[@kawaibakaneko]

Love to your parents! I laughed so much reading your mom reaction, thank you it helped me feel better.

[@Wayner71]

The last people to leave the restaurant before Flight 11 collided with the North Tower at 8:46 a.m. were Michael Nestor, Liz Thompson, Geoffrey Wharton, and Richard Tierney. They departed in an elevator at 8:44 a.m. and survived the attack. Imagine how they felt afterward.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Indeed. That would be so very odd. I watched the documentary 102 minutes that changed america and the part where the guy on the street is on the phone saying that he was late for work cause he stayed up to watch Monday night football and was still street level at the time of attack when he was supposed to be there at 8 am. Must be a very surreal experience

[@clairegrim1112]

@@alanluscombe8a553 anyone know where I can stream that these days? I haven’t seen that doc since I was young

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@clairegrim1112 they have it right here on KZbin. Title says minor edit but it is the same show

[@redwolves1933]

felt fantastic---oh yeah

[@NickyD]

they must have made it to the lobby seconds before the plane hit then i imagine it takes 2 mintues to get to the lobby

[@Andrew-tq8ij]

I feel so inspired after listening to their stories. Kindness is what this world needs more of. May you all be blessed. To those that passed may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

[@ExodusEXOO]

@@travelleryu aw shut up mate, just cause your country probably got its oil taken

[@Kari2025]

Night shift must feel so much survivors guilt.

[@travelleryu]

Hahaha

[@shaynanichelle8621]

@@travelleryu What exactly is funny about that or this at all? You need a serious reality check.

[@worldfuturestar]

@@travelleryu Wtf are you laughing at?

[@daisy2217]

@@travelleryu may God help you!! Why would this be funny ? You must need some attention. Wrong way to get it though.

[@brandonhaygood5286]

Oh give him a break. This comment could totally be taken as a half joke so you can't fault a guy for laughing.

[@Sara-vn2kz]

"I lost my sense security because after 9/11 as a Muslim, as an Arab I was alwayslooking around me. Who's looking at me? It's not me! I wish I could write in front of me IT'S NOT ME becausepeoplewere looking you in subways, in streets, in supermarkets." 😭 I've never heard it explained better.

[@ingrid_inthesky]

I didn't know he was Muslim until he said it.

[@miroa12004]

@@ingrid_inthesky The name and the accent gave away that he's from Morocco, maybe it's easier for me as I am a native speaking Arab.

[@HH__09]

I’m a Muslim who was at high school at the time, and after the attacks a day wouldn’t go by at school for about a year when I wouldn’t get called “terrorist” or “bin laden” or “isis” as well as getting hit by some guys in my grade. Fortunately I was big enough to fight some of these guys off when they attacked me. But being a Muslim after 9/11 was pretty scary, my mom had to stop wearing her hijab for a while too

[@Sara-vn2kz]

@@HH__09 I kept wearing my hijab. It was hard. Do you mean AL Qaeda, not ISIS?

[@HH__09]

@@Sara-vn2kz nah they called me isis mainly. Ppl like that tend to be pretty stupid

[@AaronT04]

This reminds me of another company that was affected on 9/11, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald survived bc he was taking his son to kindergarten, while everybody in his office perished all 658

[@boy-re8ii]

his brother died in the attacks

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

What?! Everyone? My heart hurts for him. May all the souls perished rip. May we never forget.

[@AaronT04]

@@elizabethtimothy4776 yeah unfortunately, every single person who went to work at Cantor that day died all 658, including his younger brother and best friend

[@lanesmith2853]

@@AaronT04 There was this one guy that shared his testimony on KZbin. I think he also worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as well, but he was going to work early for the past month because of an upcoming Jewish holiday, but that day he had to help his son fill out stuff of his book fair or something, so he was transferring elevators in the sky lobby on the 78th floor when the plane hit the building. He was actually able to help a badly burned colleague escape as well.

[@annemacleod1421]

Lane Smith … yes Ari S (sorry forget how to spell his last name) but he was late to work and got to 78 level where you swap elevators to go higher. The first plane struck above. He’s not hard to find on YT as foes public speaking. Happened (last night, 17.08.21 NZ) to watch him address an audience in the UK, filmed a few years back. He is inspirational. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑

[@littlemikeism]

My spouse and I had one of our most memorable dinners ever at Windows on the World. We had a two-top table pushed up against the window looking up Manhattan. It was magical! I actually left there thinking how nice all the people were. My heart breaks for them.

[@odd-one-out4409]

How lucky to have been able to experience that. I didn’t get a change to see the Towers cause of living so far. But I’m happy for you and your spouse. God bless.

[@cameroncalzone8860]

i can’t listen to a single story of someone that relates to 9/11 without tearing up/ crying

[@d.lawrence5670]

Do u "tear up" when you hear about innocent Afghan and Iraqi women and children murdered? Or are your "tears" just for Americans like yourself?

[@cameroncalzone8860]

@@d.lawrence5670 when did i say i was american

[@alexiarai955]

@@d.lawrence5670 Ouch scolded

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

Please remember that the families of these undocumented people have had no financial recourse. Cantor Fitzgerald paid 25% of profits and paid 10 years of health insurance for their workers- which was great.None of those employees were janitors or housekeepers. So again, only rich white people profit from a tragedy.

[@b4dass]

@d Lawrence its not a competition mate. If someone crys about a dead iraq child do you go to them 'did you cry about the victims of September 11?!'

[@apl175]

I had lunch at Windows on the World about 1 month before 9/11 - it was a sponsored meal by Dell and Microsoft. I remember walking up to the windows in the dining area and trying to look all the way down - and marveling at how humans had built this.

[@mikejunior80]

9/11 has truly changed lives for the worse. While there's this facade of unity, people turned against one another in suspicion based on their colour, religion and culture.

[@Lenny.262]

And Trump made it worse.

[@iadesigns]

@@sallygreenfield6991 this.

[@MrMan-sy4ev]

If you truly believe it has made things worse, then the terrorists win. Because that’s exactly what they wanted

[@hhasslinger9601]

@@Lenny.262 How did Trump make it worse?

[@hhasslinger9601]

Right after 9/11, the country showed much more unity than many years before.

[@xararogers3186]

What a beautiful tribute to their brothers and sisters. What a blessing to have coworkers who truly become family. Friends are the family we choose.

[@michel3691]

I'm sorry for all your lost friends and family. I am also sorry for how so many were treated afterwards.

[@IanMoone-f2v]

I was conceived in late July 1968 weeks before tower 1 began it's journey skyward and was born 3 months after tower 2 started going up and grew up with them, It was 1976 and i was 7 yrs old and off school sick and was watching a documentary on the construction and my mind was blown when i saw them on the screen. Also i'm autistic and led a lonely childhood and even tho i had a younger estranged brother and sister, i considered the towers my brother and sister and it was my dream to go by the time i'm 30. I turned 30 in 1999 and wasn't financially stable enough to go, so i made a promise to go in 3 to 5 years, and 2 years later i watched them collapse, i couldn't believe it and my heart sank because no matter how rich or successful i become i'll never ever stand on the top of the world and that makes me so sad.

[@loveanimals288]

Hey, you can visit NYC, the Memorial and the new town, One World Trade Center. Just keep the old memories in your heart. Greetings from Brasil ❤

[@maheenzafar2133]

‘ I wish I could write in in front of me, it’s not me’ as a Muslim, I can feel you. When you sympathise with the victims and have nothing but good thoughts and feelings for them but still are looked at like you have personally harmed them.

[@Ciielo360]

We're all brothers on this land that will one day be ran by minorities wic China will love but our unity will beat China too

[@Jerseybytes2]

I've only seen this video and your reply today, and I know my reply is 1 year late, but please allow me to say, anyone who thought that way was almost as bad as the terrorists who murdered these innocent victims simply because they were someone they thought of as infidels I remember when I first started hearing about who had done it almost as soon as the towers collapsed, and I kept wondering why weren't we collecting evidence before putting the blame on anyone. After all I remembered oklahoma city. and I lived outside NYC so we all had neighbors / friends / family who worked at the towers. As it turned out they were right, but the media should be careful with spreading rumors before knowing the facts because once they say something it can be very hard to take it back

[@jomr4249]

@@Jerseybytes2 You're crazy. After a horrific experience and people being suspicious of people after for obvious reasons and you say they are almost as bad as the terrorist? Get out of here

[@JustineBarnum]

@@jomr4249 there were hate crimes perpetuated against Muslim Americans that have ended in serious injuries or death. Almost as bad is the correct phrase. These terrorists were evil but those who retaliated against Americans because they were Muslims were ALMOST as bad.

[@keeptaiwanfree]

@@jomr4249you’re so right, i agree. i know that many will not want to hear this, but we have to be realistic. it’s only normal to be afraid of a group of people if members of that group are terrorists or constantly express hatred for other countries. it’s just like how you can’t be blamed if you feel disdain towards some russians because most of them sympathize with their own country/dictator and support their crimes.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

It’s been 21 yrs and i still remember it like it was yesterday. I feel for them and their coworkers, such a tragic loss.

[@Stantheman848]

And still no investigation

[@TheGamingWarIord]

@@Stantheman848 pft, no investigation on what? Who caused the attacks? Well Osama is dead.

[@zoekenny3619]

What a surreal experience to leave work one night and then for the next day the entire building is gone or basically destroyed and of course so many coworkers and friends. It's like you are looking back on a dream, something that now seems so improbable to ever have existed in the first place. You could really lose your mind thinking about it.

[@glennlittle1580]

I met my future wife on a Blind Date at Window's on The World. We spent countless celebration's there. The atmosphere, staff, food & piano player was always perfect. RIP Forever 💔🌹

[@christinamann3640]

It’s amazing how many stories have come out about ordinary people who stepped up to help. People who took in airplane passengers who were stranded far from home. People who came in their boats to evacuate people from Manhattan island, and now bilingual people who were able to translate for those trying to contact family and find out if they were ok. Hearing about so many regular people who were heroes gives me hope. ❤️

[@PrinceCrespo]

Glad someone brought up the blue collar workers in this tragedy. Myself like others were only flooded information about the big players, bankers, etc. RIP to all lost lives, even the ones that are still affected post 9/11 due to their physical and mental health conditions.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Idk why but something about the restaurant and what happened to those poor people just gives me an odd feeling. I think it’s just knowing that they were at the very top and I always wonder what it was like for them. The phone calls that took place from there and the lady talking about people deciding to jump. Heartbreaking. There are no words

[@iwoww562a9]

😭💔💔💔

[@gabeguzman9478]

One of the guys from the restaurant jumped and it made headline news and was made into a documentary. There are pictures of him on the internet

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

TO THE 73 PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON 9-11-2001 WHO WORKED AT WINDOWS ON THE WORLD!!--YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! EVERYBODY LOVES & MISSES YOU ALL--EVEN PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO NEVER MET YOU OR KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT YOU UNTIL 9-11-01!! RIP!! ALL THE BEST EVEN IN THE GREAT BEYOND!! 👍

[@leanadomsan]

You should list the names at the end of the video. My neighbor was one of the victims from the Windows of the World. What's more sad is that he had that day off, he was only covering for a friend that wanted to spend time with his daughter on her birthday. 😢

[@taebby78]

The world is full of amazing people, intricate and beautiful cultures, languages, spirituality, music, food... and it's wonderful that it can all come together and be in one place in the USA. Yet so many people here don't appreciate that. I love being in a city that's full of people from around the world, being able to hear different languages, it makes me feel like I'm part of something bigger, it's humbling. And how exciting it is to always have opportunities to learn about all these differences, and to find out our similarities at the same time. We're all on this planet together, let's just be good while we're still alive.

[@spacebar9476]

That makes sense Amanda.

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Very true 👍

[@TheBrainFlow]

That’s exactly how I feel. I LOVE being around people from all over the world. There’s nothing like the energy of diversity. Nothing. ❤️

[@Zhiivago]

This is exactly what I was searching for. I knew people working there would have a special bond, and pride, because honestly this was a special workplace. So glad to see they keep the memorials for their 73 colleagues that lost their lives that day..

[@Swnsasy]

I remember The United States all coming together for each other and now look at us.. Such hate and division like I've never seen before in my life.. It's sad..

[@ANIMOM1976]

WORD!

[@nessa2481]

I agree with you so much. I did a lot of reflecting on 9/11 this year, my 40th & my ‘wisdom’ of the world is much different than 20 years ago. I somehow feel like we have let the victims down. We used them - used their sacrifice to stand on a hope for unity. We used their sacrifice to go “fix” other countries, by encouraging them to eradicate terrorists, just to protect ourselves & our interests. But we wasted the sacrifice! Like, our leaders & media didn’t keep us United & mindful of what we had lost! & we sure didn’t fix other countries or eradicate terrorists. Ugh. We lost our countries innocence & bravado of being an unshakable nation. We could have used that loss & the sacrifice of the victims to rise & be all of those feelings we had that day. I don’t think it was any one political person or party that got us to here, it was many things. But like any downward spiral, we have to be all in & at rock bottom to want to work hard enough to stop it.

[@iadesigns]

Unless you were Muslim American.

[@Solitude633]

People get worse by the year

[@arloafluhr1112]

This country has always been blinded by hate and greed. 9/11 showed us all that we are all ONE in this country. we all came together during that time, but looking at where we are now, you wouldn’t think it possible. When we say never forget 9/11, first and foremost remember those who lost their lives that day, and those who passed because of 9/11 health related issues, some are still struggling with their health to this day. Let’s also remember we are to love each other as we love ourselves, and we saw that on that tragic day. Love each other and remember the 9/11 victims!

[@leogiardello993]

They're lucky their shift didn't begin till 4 PM on 9/11 since both collapse earlier that day, I'm just glad they're alive and well.

[@hippo440]

reading the manager's stories on all of the workers that requested last minute shift swaps and watching all the people he was responsible for waving tablecloths out of the windows was genuinely terrible. restaurant workers (especially ones from other countries) are some of the most hard-working people you'll ever meet and they were so proud to work at the best restaurant in the country. this is one of those stories that i cant even think about without tearing up.

[@rolo8950]

My dad visited the WTC in 2001 and he told me a lot of stories about it. Probably the most beautiful restaurant in the world. Atleast at the time. I can't imagine what the staff went through that day....I truly cannot imagine the horror of that day it just blows my mind thinking about making a decision on whether to die of the flames or jump to my death. Can you imagine making a decision on how you would prefer to die in that situation? I can't imagine.

[@Unknown-wr6cq]

I think of those people often, anniversary or not I think of them. I can not imagine having to make that decision. It makes me so deeply sad, I’m so sorry they had to do that.

[@JSJSpeaks]

Fair wages for livelihoods is the absolute least that can be done to honor those who spend their lives feeding their fellow humans.

[@DaveHefty]

Spent a week in New York end of July 2001, and nobody else in my group wanted to eat there. I’m so thankful I persisted and got to enjoy eat there on July 29th, 2001. Hard to look at pictures from that meal knowing most of the staff we met were likely working that morning.

[@samiawilliams151]

Most of the people who jumped that day were from Windows and Cantor Fitzgerald.

[@Pllayer064]

Have your eyebrows also jumped?

[@jgeorge4919]

Just ignore the troll. Some people have nothing better to do than be rude.

[@Karolina-vi2wt]

Yep, ignore them. You’re beautiful and I love your vibe, just from that one photo I see on here ♥️

[@angad4103]

You are so beautiful! Hope you are having a nice day :)

[@jukodebu]

@@Pllayer064 oh SNAP

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

You will be remembered by those who survived and you are never forgotten by the the world, I still cry whenever and I am proud of you guys...

[@moonmello714]

working in the service industry can be mentally and physically draining but you meet most amazing people, people that you see more than your own family. Those bonds are strong and run deep given the right people, my heart goes out to these everyday heroes families and friends. None of them deserved that

[@reylatable]

Their souls shine through, by just listening to them, one can tell they are such good people. I can only imagine those 70+ souls who worked there on that fateful day, were just as kind, full of life, dreamers, doers, go getters 😢. I can’t help but cry 😢. Rest in heavenly peace, you will never be forgotten ❤

[@CarlaMcCarthyPomegranate96]

Dang, now that I work in a kitchen as a dishwasher, this really gets me in the feels. I also will forever feel so sad for all those who perished that day and after. I actually lived across the street from where the head chef, Michael Lomonaco, currently works. But that was like 5-6 years ago, though. He's really nice.

[@theworldaccordingtoallie1176]

They were such thankful and appreciative employees coming to this country for a better life and here people born and raised here can’t even appreciate what they have and are too entitled and apathetic.

[@luchi.el.zorrito]

They don't appreciate what they have because the left is too busy teaching young minds that America is a horrible racist country.

[@MsPinkwolf]

@@luchi.el.zorrito nice try

[@alx8571]

@@luchi.el.zorrito Babe you ain’t even white, stop the charade…it’s sad

[@leelohaskin7941]

@@luchi.el.zorrito spoken like true Magat

[@anniebananie7887]

Luis is right, you 3 are obviously Biden suckers.

[@Madalf-the-fool]

It’s so inspiring to be a hardworking immigrant in any country. :’)

[@Carlinhasteph]

I used to work as a hostess on a restaurant that is on the tallest building of my city São Paulo, on the last floor. I felt you guys

[@ElTiano21]

It is so sad to hear that man mourn his coworkers and realize that not only did he have to deal with the pain of losing his “brothers and sisters” but then have to endure the racial profile of people thinking he might have something to do with it, staring at him and him keep saying “I wish I could write in front of me ‘it wasn’t me’ “. Poor man. I can’t imagine the pain.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Workers deserve better, we must honor wtc workers

[@luchi.el.zorrito]

How are you going to honor them? You demanded our soldiers to come back.

[@alx8571]

@@luchi.el.zorrito Should’ve never been there

[@funschool4477]

@@luchi.el.zorrito Are you telling us workers should not be even remembered?

[@LunaGuinevereStudio]

Thank you for this video! I've been looking for this for so long so that I can hear the voices of the people who worked in the Windows and share their story.

[@Drodloera]

I just finished watching World Trade Center and it always gets me… crying . Our beautiful people from all different parts of the world didn’t deserve this.

[@jenniferfields1084]

My friend just left windows and went to the 14 floor and the building got hit .

[@carrieullrich5059]

❤😥 Everyone deserves a living wage.

[@Lenny.262]

Even prostitutes. Legalize prostitution! ✊

[@ashleyn8946]

Okay but they won’t be tipped. I live overseas and they don’t tip here. You actually make a better living on tips than with a high minimum wage.

[@alexandraburnett4981]

I was an employee of the most wonderful and magical place of the world I will never forget when I was a hostes I meet this wonderful housekeeping lady African American and ask how long that you work here she smile and say long time I will never leave this place I am happy here. and they treat me with a lot love this feeling was all over the restaurant you will take you break and everyone had smile of being part of the restaurant happiness was contagious employees food was incredible until now after all this years have never work in place like this it was one of the kind place that stay in you heart forever 21 years and all the memories still in my heart and my mind it was painful before and still painful now I don't think I will never get over of this pain my brother pass away on 2014 of the impact of 9/11 he went thats day to help he was a construction worker an my brother who run from 204 street inwood to the close hospital to the twins towers he is a Doctor.. They told him nobody is coming so he say you can take my blood is one of the kind and they did. I will never forget rest in pace my wonderful people of WINDOWS OF THE WORLD and all the construction workers that they still dying God bless America

[@barbie.travels]

Why does this feel comforting to hear about these hidden voices of the windows of the world. Just a normal and beautiful day that turned into a disaster. RIP to all the lives lost on 9/11.

[@kittanz3033]

I went to New York summer of 2000 with my dad and sister at the age of 12 and I remember how super magical it was.. the tall buildings were so amazing, the restaurants were delicious and the people were so lovely! It was such a memorable experience overall. I really loved it!! They say NY has really changed post 9/11 so I feel very lucky that I got to visit New York before the tragedy. I even have the hotel magazine that says: WELCOME TO NEW YORK! And the date is: 2000-2001. My only regret is not visiting the observation deck atop the WTC because it would've been incredible to see the view! But, a part of me is also thankful I didn't visit the WTC because it would've probably really messed with my mind..

[@murphycreationsvideos]

9/11 was such an awful day that effected the world in one way or another. For me living in the UK, I felt sick to my stomach when I saw those towers fall and like the guy said in the video, if the towers hadn't fallen, the holes would have been repaired and eventually everyone would have gone back to work. The original World Trade Center was on my bucket list of places to visit one day but that dream was shattered for me on 9/11. But I couldn't possibly imagine how the people of New York and especially the people who worked within lower Manhattan must have been feeling that day. Rest In Peace to all who died on 9/11.

[@theshypersistence]

In all of the tragedy we never really think of the collateral damage e.g. people losing their jobs. This event affected so many people on so many levels for so many years...

[@MeleeStormbringer]

My mother went on a trip to New York maybe one or two weeks before 9/11. She had tickets to see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. She told me she had breakfast at Windows on the World the day of the show. That awful day, all I could think about was the people in that restaurant. I wonder h ow many of the lost were people she interacted with that morning. I could picture them, going about their normal day, side work, preparations, never knowing what was to come and for many, it would be their last day. We tend to not focus on the everyday workers who were lost that day. The loss of life was so great and its hard to really focus on any individual. But they were there. They were Americans. We should not forget any of them.

[@LeopardGeckoFry]

I'd give anything to hear the perspective of that couple that was the last customers there that night. Must be an insane feeling.

[@LB-rc7jp]

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. Getting a table at a window was spectacular, the view was incredible.

[@charlotteknight7421]

My all the poor souls who died rest in peace you will never be forgotten

[@teppi5119]

2:01 I wish that man had this voice 20 years ago. I needed him. “It was bigger than all of us.”

[@badgyalxtine]

Beautiful testimony. How I wish I could have spent a meal with these lovely people and enjoyed that breathtaking view 😢 🌆! Lost but never forgotten 🖤!

[@bingovegas4867]

Over the years working in the restaurant business in Buffalo N.Y i would arrange various getaways for co-workers for 3 days because it was a 1 hour flight down to LaGuardia airport. EVERY trip we would have dinner and see a show then jump in cabs down to the WTC. Strictly cocktails and walking around in this beautiful place. On 9/11 i saw from the helicopter film a busboy who was waving a tablecloth out a broken window trying to get help up to their restaurant. Help that would never come. I didnt know a soul in that restaurant but i still cry for them and want them to know how welcome they made us feel. Buffalo Bob.

[@youminholastransit3218]

That lady didn’t even age in the past 20 years

[@Solitude633]

She looks amazing, just live right

[@gary1961]

@@Solitude633 She is the best looking Peruvian woman I've ever seen. They usually look like Russian shot-putters.

[@deniseeulert2503]

I still have a cookbook featuring recipes from famous restaurants around the world. One recipe is from Windows on the World. Makes me feel sad to see it. I knew a guy who had a friend that worked in the restaurant, and died. This guy said he could see the towers from his office, and knew his friend was dead.

[@mia-pn2jx]

I live in lima and I didn't expect to see a fellow peruvian in this video. I'm glad to see that she's ok.

[@juanc711]

I loved dining there, I would always request a table away from the windows, the view was great but to look outside was scary for me, thank you staff and management for a great experience every time....... 💞

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

I hope America catches up to your standards sweeties, and don't forget your friends and coworkers 💝😢😥😭🇺🇲 Windows of the soul!

[@joshuagarner4677]

I hope they prevail with their movement, because after all that they've done that rebenefited people around them. They don't deserve to be ignored or discrimated. Love 2 you all and my extended condolences to you all as well.

[@failure_4_sale]

When I was a kid, 10,11,12, I always dreamt of being a chef, cooking was something I loved even as a child and unlike most children, I day dreamed about cooking in the greatest restaurants in the world and one that always stuck out to me as a "dream job" was working at "Windows on the World" inside the WTC building... 2001, killed my 13 year old self's dream and honestly, not long after, my desire to want to cook slowly went away. These days I'm a baker so I did stay in the food industry but when Windows on the world, went away, it seems my dream to want to be a line cook / chef went with it... I wish I could have had the chance to work there, I wish it was still there, that it never happened. I often wonder what would have come of my life if I had kept my dream alive...

[@rebeccam1713]

I was studying in Ecuador when I found out what was going on in the US and two weeks later my mom's sister said that her coworker helped plan the fieldtrip for those kids and was on the plane with them when it hit the Pentagon. I could tell how devastating it was.

[@Johnged15]

Thank you for sharing. My condolences to the family of those who died.

[@museblock]

I had thanksgiving dinner there the year before (10 months earlier) at the age of 17. Our server had told us he had been there for a couple years. Though, I don’t remember his name I still remember his face; he was such a joyful person. Every year the anniversary comes around I think about him and whether he was there that morning. So unbelievably tragic.

[@markwebster5749]

Still feels as raw and horrific as the day it happened R.I.P all who perished 🕊️🪽🕊️

[@Lafleurbrioche]

I worked in fine dining for many years, the "blue-collar" food service and restaurant personnel who perished always haunts me. When you work in the service industry, you do become family with your coworkers. People may look down on restaurant folk but it's so misplaced, many take great pride in their job. It makes real skill and knowledge to create a great experience and magic. Say what you will about immigration but the way these people were treated afterward is terrible. Good enough to serve your food, buss your table, make your event magic but hunted down afterward. Bless the memory of those who came in for their last lunch shift. You're finally "out of the weeds" and can rest.

[@alenelevin1757]

So sad. A day for tears. I visited it on a tour . We can never forget.

[@pme8370]

I’ve never worked in a restaurant but I have massive respect for those who do. Especially in a high end restaurant like that with such high expectations from everyone. I knew someone who wanted to go to Windows on the World for her 20th wedding anniversary. The problem was it was in May 2002 so she never got the chance :(

[@mrasic3507]

Minute 2:00 / 7:25 😢 💔 This is no accident, "THIS IS BIGGER THAN ALL OF US"!!! I remember that day like it was yesterday. I truly believe because "It's was BIGGER THAN ALL OF US" - we all suddenly came together as one and helped each other ❤️ get through it!!! It really bonded us New Yorker's together...

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

My heart hurts watching this video. There have been so many tragedies that have hit close to home since but this was different. At that time, as a child, I thought bad things only happened “over there” and not - being in Canada 45 mins from NY state - what felt like right in my backyard. It hurts even more watching this video as these were immigrants who were working in what is known to be a cutthroat industry, trying to make their way (and likely supporting their families abroad). They will never be forgotten.

[@sarahlouise7163]

i visited this restaurant in the 1980s whilst on vacation

[@Azalea692]

Wow there are so many people with so many different stories from different angles.

[@TeraGreene1]

Thank you for this. I have no words but thank you and may all their memories be a sweet blessing.

[@annegreenwood3624]

such amazing people so sad they lost there friends such a tragic event may they rest in peace

[@swizzle1961]

Thank you all for this.

[@sandrocutajar9865]

Watching with love from the islands of Malta 🇲🇹 Remembering that day like yesterday 🙏♥️🌹

[@mnl48theppopqueens15]

She's all smiles. You can really tell she's a hostess 💓💓💓

[@jojoradio1668]

It was a great restaurant, dining experience and the staff was excellent. I remember these guys going through a hard time bc of thier status. No more. Equal opportunities for everyone and god rest the lost souls😢

[@YallaMiami]

Till this day, we don’t know what happened that day. Families of the victims deserve to know. Iraq and Afghanistan deserve to know The world deserves to know. The official story make absolutely no sense.

[@shadowexecutive3243]

Windows on the World was a wonderful restaurant with exceptional service and breathtaking views.

[@charlesdolphinboy]

thanx for this story * thanx for sharing such deep sorrow * thanx for helping me to appreciate human goodness even deeper * thanx for the spirit of fairness & equality * truly grateful * 🙏 🕯

[@jmag579]

I was 21 when 9/11 happened. Can’t believe that was more than half my life ago already 🤯

[@missindependent1973]

I was 21 as well!

[@FiveElements00]

Sad, sad, that so many were lost who worked in this restaurant. I worked in several restaurants from 1988 until 2005 in Illinois, and thank God nothing this drastic happened. I hope the families and friends of these people have healed from this incredibly terrible experience.

[@PriusRaj]

Why is this the first I've ever heard about this? I didn't know there were restaurants in the towers. I didn't know restaurant workers died.

[@bleeziie]

a lot of people who happen to talk about 9/11 tend to include traders and office workers but leave out the fact that there were also caterers, waiters and waitresses, etc. working in the buildings that day too. everyone who lost their lives that day deserve recognition, no matter what profession they were apart of. it’s truly sad.

[@laurielynne2006]

Same here! You hear about all the “business” people. I just found out recently that there was a hotel right in front of the towers (a Marriott I think) Don’t know how many were killed that worked at the hotel. But for real, it really makes you think that the white collar victims mattered more than the cooks and housekeepers😢

[@Solitude633]

There was a casino in there as well 🎰 🎲

[@gweng.9159]

@@laurielynne2006 You have to watch the special that features Ron Clifford who was at the Marriott that morning. It called 9/11 Hotel. Get out the tissues because you will cry. Ron was trying to comfort a woman who had been badly burned (she later died) when the south tower was hit. He was in the hotel at the time which was right between the towers. What he didn't know was that his sister and his 4 year old niece were on the plane that hit the tower.

[@jj-if6it]

it's actually one of the most famous parts of 9/11

[@iamhappy679]

Rest in peace to those who died , so sorry to them and their loved ones 🕊🤍

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

I wanted to have dinner at windows of the world, so sad I can't now. That restaurant should been replaced.

[@Clementine1966]

Thank you Now This. Different perspective, but same outcome. Big loss of lives. Never forget 9 11 🕊️

[@michaeldonovan3959]

Don't forget the hardworking immigrants that have built New York City and the rank and file workers like those remembered in this moving documentary short. I have great memories of Windows on the World.

[@natalie9884]

Will never forget that day and where exactly I was...only in elementary...in Canada, at that.

[@Xscape128]

Same, I was just leaving for school

[@phoneoperator]

my older sister had her prom at the top of the WTC. I was in 7th grade on 9/11 but I had never visited WTC even though I lived in NY. I just always assumed we would go some day. :(

[@julieadamski4138]

An alumn of my high school, Christine Oleander, was the assistant GM. I've met her family and saw the phone transcription from the call she made that morning. RIP to all.

[@Ontiming2023]

Can’t believe you guys actually believe the most sophisticated intelligence agencies fbi cia all of those had absolutely no clue that two guys with box cutters wanted to crash a plane in the towers then the fact that they were able to take over all 4 planes was way to easy all of that was way to easy of a success no way you going logical tell me the fbi an cia had absolutely no idea or clue of any of that. That showed me how evil humans are that they would allow that to send more people to die to maintain the system of white supremacy cause that’s what all of that for to maintain the white supremacy power structure an they sacrifice whyte people to do it

[@quenchtv5436]

Im not even american but everytime i think about 9/11 attack just made me cry

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

Fresh tears remembering a horrific time in the US. I still weep for what we lost collectively that day.

[@edrrobb1988]

That guy with his message.. he has it figured out so much better than most of us Americans ever will. ❤

[@TheBrainFlow]

They all look so happy in the photo. 🥺💕