'My 9/11 Story' featuring Gail L. (9/11 Survivor/Lower Manhattan Resident)

Watch as 9/11 survivor and Lower Manhattan resident Gail L. shares her personal 9/11 story.
Note: The 9/11 Tribute Museum was formerly known as the 9/11 Tribute Center or the "Tribute Center."

[@NOMAAM1970]

Awww what a sweet woman to not only worry about herself but the pets. She is a real one.

[@VickiBee]

Eric was a "real one" too, but we never saw him again after 8:46 am. Except his hand, but his mom prefers we don't go into detail about it. She had it cremated, made into a necklace & wears it on her person every day. She's all right with us saying that part. She told it in an interview.

[@tabittheha]

I am a Brooklyn resident and will certainly go to panel n53 this week to humbly honor the memory of Wendy Rosario Wakeford in what small way I can.

[@sillygoose8524]

It was refreshing to hear stories from neighbors who lived through 9/11 as well as survivors from the towers and their families. It is wise to keep this history alive. Thank you.

[@xino_z]

Love this comment

[@cacampbell3654]

@@xino_z Me too!!

[@VPharp]

Same. Never imagined that someone would see the towers begin to collapse from their own apartment.

[@janerova9084]

Dear Gail, my husband and I watched what happened in New York from our home in Perth Australia. It was around 10pm our time and we could not sleep all night. I cannot even begin to imagine what you went through. Your story really touched my heart! We are bird lovers also, so to hear you saved all the precious birds made me so happy. Your goodness is so apparent and I hope you are living a happy life xx

[@danny8292]

Bahahaha. Precious bird's. 😆 you democrats

[@LadyGenerationX]

​@danny8292 actually I'm a Donald Trump loving republican so yeah Deplorables have hearts too....unlike you who is clearly just a prick

[@PureBelovedParsley]

Pets are important on people’s lives. ❤

[@NB-nh2sf]

Im in awe at this story but the fact that you could live in lower Manhattan in the financial district as a PET sitter and birds at that is INCREDIBLE. it's why i love NYC what a city. Lol I'm glad you saved the birds. I love birds!

[@californiahiker9616]

Gail, thank you for telling your story! As a parrot parent I’m particularly grateful you saved the birds! All the best to you!

[@Hyperchicken]

Thanks for sharing your story. So many unique stories from that day. This is heartbreaking like the rest of them, but I'm glad you were able to make it to safety (and save all those birds). Your friend who evacuated the high schoolers is the definition of courage.

[@judybennett2724]

Ahhh, Gail, thank you so much for sharing your 9/11 experience. You made it much more relatable for those who did not experience that horrible event.

[@icecreamcoveredchocolate359]

Thank you, Gail and volunteers, for sharing your story.

[@jossflossy]

You are such a great story teller, I could of listened to you all day, I’m glad your ok

[@amy109]

God bless you Gail. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so important for people to listen to these.

[@kathleengolden757]

Thank you for sharing your story! We never really heard about the locals and what you all had to go through! God Bless You!

[@karenmbbaxter]

thanks for taking care of the birds in your care.

[@angelinachavez687]

thank you for sharing your story❤️

[@LadyGenerationX]

God Bless You For Everything But Absolutely For Making Sure You took care of those Birds! .... while such a Benign fact but you are one of the gems in the world that thought about those birds.... I Hope The Rest of Your Days are filled with lots of Peace and comfort with lots of love from the Animal Kingdom as Well

[@gracielawrence7063]

I’m glad they got the birds out safely, I bet they were really confused and upset

[@AmyShirley]

Wow! I always wonder about the people who lived in the neighbourhood - this was very insightful. Thank you

[@vickyvipanag185]

What a sweet and brave woman. We in Greece use to wish " be well". Meaning stay strong and healthy.

[@truthandlove457]

Your story is sadly and joyfully beautiful. You're as lovely and as gracious as ever.

[@VickiBee]

N65. That's his & his co-workers Number. 1) Larry Senko 2) Eric Bennett 3) Felicia Traylor-Bass 4) Laura Marchese 5) Kenneth Caldwell 6) Melissa Vincent 7) Roland Pacheco We knew Eric Bennett. My friend's husband is S- something, although he never worked in NYC. His plane crashed in Shanksville, PA.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Riveting..thank you for this.

[@user-yy9wh5im4p]

Incredible woman!

[@bettycarter4912]

Thank you for your story.

[@AntiMasonic93]

I remember when the cell phone bills were that high. This lady had a $600.00 cell phone bill. In 2001, 2002, I had a flip phone. My bill was high.

[@ballet07]

Thank you Gail.

[@Missycrissy323]

God bless you ❤️

[@audreyperrin320]

In Ireland they would not pay for anything like that you have a great country

[@lonnievisch6009]

I want her for my pets! She is lovely!!

[@alicehonestymanson1798]

GOD BLESS YOU LOVEY

[@allangeorge2965]

❤️

[@petercook7586]

She is such a sweet woman. Beautiful soul

[@amywhite9972]

Yes cellphones used to be stupid expensive. My stepdad had a bag phone for his work. Over $300 a month. For 1 phone.. 👀

[@MrNoName7474]

She saw the phone bill and said alright I’m a victim lol

[@rethinkeverything2982]

💕❤️🙏

[@kristinacountrybathbombs2050]

you have the same name as my mom

[@Ryu2o4]

This was hard to listen 2

[@adlih]

😢😭😭😭😭

[@mesicek7]

8:25 lol you really were behind a lot of countries when it came to cell phones.

[@ericstrong-jq7gz]

Less Mayberry I love Mayberry

[@danny8292]

Something tells me she was in the middle of voting democrat. 😆

[@petebradt]

Only sub-human filth votes republican.

[@LadyGenerationX]

OMG You REALLY Are Just a Trolling Prick

[@chakeloftin2828]

That aint right. To even say that. And so what if she was. Her story is bigger than politics. Stop it