Separated by the Cloud (Full Episode) | 9/11: One Day in America

Survivors become separated when they are enveloped by a toxic dust cloud. We follow their quest to be reunited with their loved ones.
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Separated by the Cloud (Full Episode) | 9/11: One Day in America
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[@gl15col]

I am grateful to KZbin for having the decency to run no advertisements during this.

[@gangsterwafflesthe7th508]

That’s cuz youtube demonetised it… not out of decency. But out of greed.

[@jlm3303]

YT has absolutely ZERO decency.... That's exactly why they have a wiki banner posting to attempt to control the narrative. We are NOT being told the truth about what really happened on 9/11/01.

[@2345allthebest]

@@gangsterwafflesthe7th508 it's good that NatGeo doesn't need the money...they obviously knew this going in

[@seniordavidmanderson9232]

D. Anderson, USMC, Hotel Company, 2dBn, 9th Marines, 3d MarDiv, 2/9/3, 68-69 Operation Dewey Canyon. In memory of 58,281 men including 8 women, all nurses, 16 clergy members and 160 Medal of Honor recipients who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.

[@leonleon2276]

Yes because it’s such a hassle to watch a 3 second add and a free platform ffs

[@Animateking-29484]

I almost cried when I realized Marvin was alive, I was so happy they found eachother.

[@2345allthebest]

Marvin passed in 2022 after a long battle with 9/11-related sickness... He was quoted as saying, “We weren’t thinking of ourselves. We were thinking of the public.” He exchanged letters with a local Girl Scouts troop after his medically necessary retirement and during his lengthy illness. Though recognized as a gentle warrior, he was a fierce advocate for federal first responder benefits, providing countless interviews with political correspondents who covered World Trade Center illnesses as they emerged and evolved.

[@MiroslavZelenovic-f2s]

​@2345allthebest jesu ista platili oštete vlasti žrtvama zbog ovoga što su napravile

[@sallygard63]

@@2345allthebestomg that’s heartbreaking 💔

[@Aussie4evr]

Fr same

[@sd4802]

@@2345allthebestyeah he didnt sound good in the interview unfortunately.

[@theoriginalop]

Thanks NatGeo for doing the right thing and making this free. There is an entire generation just learning about this and those of us who were alive are still hurting from it.

[@XHALE303]

So what does this entire generation learn from this yearly indoctrination?

[@MrBlue3rd]

I watched all six episodes through Disney plus and yes the whole series should be available for free for everyone to see. I think episodes 5 and 6 haven't been uploaded to KZbin yet.

[@hayley0910]

​@@MrBlue3rdi hope they upload the remaining 4 episode because i learnt that there's 8 episode in total

[@genesis8284]

I was 6 then, 28 now. Every time a plane flies too low I jump out of my skin and freeze in terror. It’s so scary.

[@danielas3374]

can you imagine what the people in palestine or vietnam feel? everyday they are feeling this.... because of your country!!!!

[@chickendanny]

I got teary eyed when he announces at his daughter's wedding that Jeff the Fireman saved his life and he honors him in that moment.

[@AndrewOsetrov]

Absolutely, I cried as well😢😢😢

[@pickleballaddict22]

Just watched that part and just bawled my eyes out. Such a classy tribute to him at his daughters wedding.

[@chickendanny]

@@pickleballaddict22 Yep I feel ya

[@shineestherabaigar5801]

ME TOO

[@SharpTac]

Me too

[@reveen1979]

It's 2024...and these footages are still heartbreaking. I can only pray for the innocent people, who lost their lives in this ruthless attack. RIP

[@karatalley1987]

So True. It's become my tradition every year to watch at least 1 documentary on the anniversary of 9-11-01. I do the same on the anniversary of Titanic sinking. It's my way of giving all those lost & the survivors my respect. If only we could go back in time.

[@shenton18]

A ruthless attack fr within. The fact that Americans still genuinely believes this was all a plan orchestrated solely by men living in huts 8K miles across the planet using a Boeing to cause such buildings to collapse the way they did is ludicrous. It's because of that very stupidity our leader may pull another card like this one. There's no way at the 3:35 minute mark after the building began to collapse the way it did, you guys really believe it was because of a plane. They even let yall know building two was gonna collapse before it did, and did you actually saw THE plane that hit the pentagon? Don't get mad and come at me with the name calling either, just show me that clear footage of that plane, and let me know what type of plane it was please and thank you 🫡

[@Sensenmeier]

@@karatalley1987 Going back in time to warn them of the attacks on 9-11 (and too watch out for Icebergs on the Titanic)? Well, i would do it too, but that would not be easy. How to make them believe your warnings? If you call the Police or any Agency and tell them there will be 2 planes crashing into WTC & Pentagon in this and that time and later collapse, they bring you to a mental institution or worse, maybe to secret interigation, because how could you know this if you weren't a terrorist yourself? if you tell them of time travel, you can also end up some secret place and never be heard of again.

[@shenton18]

Its not too lat .. Bush is still alive, he, Cheney and the rest needs to be held accountable and give thr American families their justic and due respect. If you guys genuinely think this wss all a plan from a lan in hut 7K miles across the glod ,then changes are it may happen again. .. .Peope cannot be this gullible to not see throhg their b.s​@karatalley1987

[@ofcv1238]

I was outside of ground zero, but know relocated standby fire station teams watching all of it.

[@ScaryBoomBoomGun]

"Everybody's dead. They're going back out." Their bravery and determination is unreal. Walking right back into knowing there was a job to do, lives to save. Respect.

[@Larry26-f1w]

Respect the 3000 victims whose bodies were never recovered ( 343 were firefighters) by asking how they could disappear

[@ABBYBENORMAL]

Omg, the Jimmy & Marvin story has me crying tears of joy. Thank you, Jesus. To see such a bond of friendship, love, & respect is beautiful.

[@joycebarker1488]

Amen!

[@Hlegzudas]

You thank God for 2 lives, but what about the thousands that were lost!!!

[@brucemacmillan9581]

Where was your Jesus when all the others died?

[@romanglinnik8073]

I have been keeping up with all those documentaries every year. The fact that it's probably the most well documented case of societal trauma stands out every time. It's like reliving the same events and that very well may be the case, considering how many angles we have and still find. You can trace the steps of everyone who witnessed, survived and died on that day. It's not like watching the news or a movie. Nothing will ever compare.

[@joey_morg]

Imagine if there were smartphones back then......the thought of THAT MANY people vlogging their death live or found later in the search...... 😞 Thank God there weren't.........amh

[@Kenzalineee]

@@joey_morgthat would have been so horrific.

[@marwenfayed4349]

Why are you ruminating about that event and bringing blind about current genocides?at least you guys and your politics arise terrorists and please, Muslims aren't terrorists, and who are terrorists, they just present themselves and we as Muslims all are against what happened in 9 /11

[@genoeffapalumbo3378]

"Societal trauma"...yes. Even after 23 years, that must be the feeling I still have. Knowing we all went through this, either directly or indirectly connects us all to this trauma. Thank you for giving me that perspective. My love to all of us

[@Larry26-f1w]

Well documented case of three thousand bodies disappearing

[@timzhang3006]

I was a college freshman in 2002, a year after 9/11. I took a communication 101 class and one assignment was delivering a persuasive speech. One girl's speech was "why fireman is the greatest career". Her father was stationed on Canal street. His entire team went up to rescue survivors on the WTC North Tower and they never came back. After hearing this story, the entire class was dead silent for a minute.

[@josemerino7894]

RIP TO HER DAD 🙏🏼

[@joycebarker1488]

Prayers, for the firemen's team! May they rest in peace!

[@laurensmith43017]

I was a college freshman when this happened. I had taken a course from Dennis Covington and offered an internship at the NYT with him that summer after my first assignment was turned in. “I have nothing to teach you,” he said “but please consider changing your major to journalism and working with me in New York this summer.” The greatest compliment of my life. Then this day happened. It was heartbreaking to see our campus change from being very inclusive to watching people cross the street to avoid women with head coverings or the science lab where nobody wanted the “Arab looking guy” as a lab partner (so he became mine. Super sweet guy, Iranian parents. His parents came here in the 70’s during the regime change there. He was born here and he is as American as I am. We kept in touch.) When my kids were taught about this in school I showed them some of the live news broadcasts of the day.. where they say the things people don’t remember. Like for us to be prepared for the second wave of attacks. The other ways we were looking to be attacked. The anthrax attacks that happened afterwards (that turned out to be a crazy scientist.) And I turned it off and told them “.. and then we were just left like that.. in that longstanding feeling of being on edge and not knowing what was next, what we missed, if there would be more attacks when planes started flying again. Our president constantly reminding us we could be hit again..” I told them how much the airline industry took a hit after. The things they don’t teach in school. Now it’s just “four planes, 9/11, war on terror”. They have no idea the full scope of the entire story. Your classmate wrote an amazing paper in a terribly painful time.

[@barbfetrow1595]

September 11th 2024, 23 years later and we still cry over the victims and the heroes of this horrible day. May they all R.I.P. ❤

[@barbrabotelho178]

7:06 7:06

[@therealkatiemendoza]

I have watched this episode every year since the documentary's release. The ending scene with Frank and Jeff at his daughter's wedding never fails to make me cry. It is a story with a happy ending, something rare, on that horrible day.

[@katharinapretzl799]

True. I just wonder why they just shake hands instead of hugging each other tightly..

[@EvelynHarper-xi8dt]

The fact that we get free videos on KZbin by Nat Geo is truly a gift; keeping the education and knowledge alive. 🙏🙏🙏

[@TyrellGordon]

It’s pretty cool to see some of the same people from the hotel ground zero documentary back in 2009 are still here to tell the story

[@margaritaescoto3500]

To see these gentlemen so overwhelmed w grief… and the firemen who cared so much for each other… and embraced. So sad and emotional. This was a horrible day for the USA and the world.❤

[@JessicaAbbott-k8c]

Watching people that are more brave than yourself is a beautiful thing. God bless everyone in this documentary

[@BonnieDragonKat]

23 years and this still hurts

[@juicyjules7409]

Painful yep 😮😢

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

How New Yorkers managed to hold it together that day and since...is a secret that will die with them...the World saw many cases of the most incredible courage on that day....

[@TheVioletSwan]

This was the darkest day in my memory to date... and although I was about 20 blocks away and did not personally lose a loved one on 9/11...the events witnessed and experienced will remain with me for the rest of my life. I don't think the magnitude of what unfolded hit me at the time (being 19 and just having moved to the city to start freshman year)..It took me years to even look at the videos.Turns out I had blocked out a lot of what transpired. 23 years later...(a length of time now exceeding the number of years I had been alive at that time) I never stop watching the videos and listening to the stories....as painful as it is each year It has helped me to stay connected to each and every New Yorker who was there that day - ESPECIALLY those who were not as fortunate as I happen to be. For them I will NEVER FORGET.

[@Bohemianrevival]

The secret from my best guess is a 'the show must go on mentality'. In other words you got to move forward no mater what. Take each minute and do what you can.

[@Mom2William]

I'm blown away by the raw footage. I've never seen most of it. I am shocked that so much was filmed throughout the entire catastrophe (especially at ground zero) at a time when cell phones still were not prevalent. It's wrenching to watch but at the same time, I understand why the documentation is necessary.

[@finoucat9299]

Two French film makers were doing a documentary about the New York firefighters, and on that morning one of them was with Chief Pfiefer. He filmed one of the only footage of the first plane hitting the North Tower, and then followed Chief Pfiefer and his men into the tower. He filmed their entire day.

[@reggiegamble3726]

Agreed. I am shocked by as much footage from many different people and many different angles. Imagine if 9/11 happened today...we'd have crazy amounts of footage and from even inside of the buildings and airplanes.

[@katharinapretzl799]

@@reggiegamble3726 omg true...I've never thought about that. Yes, today we'd have footage from inside the towers, from people jumping (live streaming) and from inside the plane as well...back then I was 16 and only got my first mobile phone a year later - with no camera inside, of course.

[@jlbyler22]

I've been crying all day watching these episodes. This is an absolutely incredible series. Even for a 9/11 documentary, I didn't expect it to be this intense or this emotional. Thank you, National Geographic, for sharing it for free. ❤

[@joycebarker1488]

Thank you National Geographic!

[@Choochookid7470]

I’ve been crying a lot

[@anajc9130]

Its been 23 years, and I still tear up watching. One can never get over a tragedy like this and I was not even in North America when this happened! I pray for all these people -- the victims, survivors, the responders and their families. Thank you NatGeo for doing this film every year. Let's not forget!

[@owaisinus]

The part where Frank Rizzano at his daughter's wedding acknowledges the fireman for saving his life was so moving.

[@ferryv6740]

A few years ago i saw these documentaries starting to pop up made by NG. I've seen the first but now ive noticed all the other parts are being uploaded too. I appreciate you guys for having this footage and this history available to the public in this manner of decency.

[@laurettahelt255]

Ditto!

[@joycebarker1488]

Thank you National Geographic!

[@odisseasspyridonidis]

RIP to all the people that lost their lives on 9 11 still find it hard to belive that it happend to this day so sad

[@jandalgal]

Every year this happens i swear to God I get goosebumps thinking about what happened. We will never forget. R.I.P to those beautiful souls.

[@JaredWJohnson-]

I was 8 years old getting ready for school and watched this on the news in our living room. Its engrained in my brain and now that im older watching these really hits me hard.

[@harbimidiyosunkanka]

So glad to see Jeff Johnson & Frank Razzano. I can’t imagine how emotional it must have been for them to see each other to remember that day😢😢😢

[@queenandcorgis]

I was in elementary school on the opposite side of the country. My teacher turned on the news and a class of 9-10 year olds watched as the planes hit and the towers collapsed. The news continued to play the clips over and over for almost 2 weeks. My elementary school is a couple of miles from an air force base and they thought it was going to be next. Even 23 years later, I've still got anxiety about it and my memories are vivid. The sesame street special that was made after the attack helped me.

[@sunflowermyeyes9758]

This is an incredibly well made, raw, informative, emotional and eerie documentary I’ve ever seen about this day (and I’ve seen a lot). Thank you for making this ad free ❤

[@shecandance9500]

It’s from the National Geographic Society! They are a class act!

[@ToddLOwens]

On the eve of the 23rd remembrance of this horrific day it is important to watch these videos so that we don't forget. It is more important to remember and honor all of the souls who perished that day and since that time from 911 related illnesses. The number of fireman who have died post-911 has passed those who perished on September 11, 2001. My hope is that all of the souls who perished that day and since may rest in peace!

[@queenofthorns4053]

I was an EMT student in Pasadena California when this happened 🥹 9/11 changed everything in me. I didn’t finish this career. I still have so much emotions when I see EMS personnel and my most respect goes to them. I pray for all who lost their loved ones that one horrific day. May all RIP.

[@TheLurch99]

I'm not from New York, but I was at the WTC 6 months before it collapsed. This documentary is heartbreaking. every year. Thanks National Geographic

[@tamrawoods3624]

Marvin truly got to me. You can tell it's affecting his voice. And you can see in his eyes how sad he is. Marvin, if you see this, you are strong. You survived 😢. Big hugs and prayers to all of you. ❤

[@sheagoff6009]

I saw on another comment that he passed away in 2022

[@katharinapretzl799]

@@sheagoff6009 oh no! where is that comment?

[@babyspice0206]

Such a detailed documentary and lots of feelings and emotions from everybody. This has inspired many people to treasure every moment with their loved ones.

[@Dzzy123]

I liked hearing Frank's story. I have not heard the stories of people in WTC 3 before today.

[@amylin5062]

When Marvin appeared 😭

[@Choochookid7470]

I know 😭

[@AMFDinATXTX]

I was in my first year of law school when this happened. I saw the second plane hit the tower on TV, at a friend's, getting ready to go to school. I asked her what movie she was watching, and she said, "this isn't a movie. This is real." I just couldn't believe it.

[@aliciaevans2012]

If I may ask, what were you feeling when she told you it was real? What was your immediate reaction? (I was quite young in 2001, so I had no idea the scope of the tragedy that had occurred at that time)

[@robynhurley5119]

​@@aliciaevans2012I'm not that person but I was told by my employer this is real .I was 32 then and I couldnr feel my body. Swear to god

[@FamiliaLetona]

I was in my 2nd year. Looking back, I lost part of my innocence that day.

[@AndyNL]

be kind.respect, because you never know

[@nicolemari9140]

❤

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Being and feeling so close to those people makes me crying again and want to hug them all. Big sigh.

[@lionwars55]

I was 11 years old and in southern CA. I came downstairs after getting ready to school and I saw my mom watching the TV with her hands over her mouth, I thought she was watching a movie. Then the second plane hit and I will never forget the scream that came out of her mouth, that is when I realized this is not a movie, it was real. She said we have been attacked and I'm not sure if you are going to school today. I ended up going but my school was the most silent it had ever been. We were all trying to figure out what was going on, why were the adults so scared? May God bless all those that died and survived. Rest Easy.

[@trentonparrish1136]

I also was 11 years old

[@vga54]

9 yrs old from santa barbara. we’d known natural disasters our whole lives. i’d never seen adults so scared and it was probably the first time i truly felt like the world was not safe

[@lyklororlpar2360]

Thanks for this . this is the best documentary on 911 . The people telling their stories are amazing . The musical theme is sad and haunting and I cry as soon as it starts .

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Tears...no more wars😢😢❤

[@carriefischer9552]

THAT HAPPENED 23 YRS AGO THAT WAS A REAL TRADGEY

[@Дарина-и4ч5ш]

Подскажите, где найти музыкальную тему?

[@hospicehealer]

Just watched flight 93. Made me cry when they were all saying goodbye to their families

[@georgka74]

l have clown friends too! thanx

[@majkl91]

So many butterfly effect moments in this serie.. The stories illustrate the true human values which everybody should learn and keep in mind forever ❤

[@MercedesC-wk7lx]

Yes the butterfly effect floors me every time. I grew up in nj 15 min outside of NYC so I don't know a single person here that wasn't impacted in some way. For me I was little but my mom had an interview in the south tower at 930 but rescheduled bc i was sick. If I hadn't gotten a silly little fever I prob wouldn't have a mom bc she always goes early into the city to avoid traffic.

[@oceancat0450]

This was wonderfully done. It makes me nostalgic to think of how the common denominator, was people helping one another. People risked their lives for others. We had never been so United. Enter *current day* 2024, people would be stampeding. They’d be looting the corner store. Everyone filming with their phones. Probably trying to get gore videos. Stealing cars. I feel bad for kids that have to grow up in today’s society.

[@lefish5277]

Everything changed on that day. At least 3-4 planes had crashed near Zamperini Airfield/Airport before 9/11, so when my mom tried to wake me up to tell me what had happened I thought “so? Planes crash all the time here and everyone is always fine.” But then she showed me the TV. Between the time she woke me up and drove me to school, everyone had an American flag on their porch. I remember that drive to school like it’s seared into my brain. I had never seen so many flags, not even on the 4th of July. I knew something very wrong was happening, and something deep inside my child brain knew that nothing would be the same from that day forward. A seed of a mixture of hope and patriotism was planted. The fear was fleeting.

[@MichaelCalderon-vp4jy]

Still feel like it was yesterday. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@Spitfire__1944]

We will never forget 💔

[@travnjillsmom]

💯💔💔😭

[@informativeclassics]

I’ve never seen this footage before and I’ve seen lots of footage over the last 23 years. God bless everyone!! 🙏🏾❤️

[@KathysIndieZoNe]

Decades later and the impact is no less terrifying.

[@stevecollins5290]

I've gotten harder, since this happened, and it's been a while since I felt like I wanted to cry. I thank God I still can cry. 2024.

[@lanification]

this documentary is amazing, so amazing. it's raw, emotional, informative, thought-provoking. the victims and those who survived stories are given the grand stage-not the hijackers, as it should be. Thank you National Geographic!

[@justcallmecherry]

What an astounding, beautifully done series. Thank you NatGeo for making this available to all.

[@ttru]

So beautiful to see the firefighter, Jeff Johnson, be part of the family circle. Forever grateful to all the first responders. 💙

[@MsLisa-lj6up]

I am tired of the story it’s just so traumatizing and saddens my heart, but I’m listening because we need to honor the memories of the fallen by never forgetting. Thanks for putting it together and still praying always

[@MrBucketlist]

That story about marvin finally made me cry. Wow

[@Choochookid7470]

Same I can’t help but cry I’m sorry

[@AMFDinATXTX]

I watched these a couple years ago and they're so beautifully done, even if they're heart-rending. Nat Geo makes some of the best documentaries.

[@aclarkedesign]

I remember watching the 9/11 documentary the 2 brothers who were shadowing a fire house put out. The video of the Chaplin Judge in the lobby is haunting. You could see the worry in his face while they were trying to figure out how to rescuing people in the tower. And moments he was killed.

[@quentincampbell612]

Yes! The fire fighters said he'd go with them on calls and he'd always give them a nod or look that meant everything will be ok. On 9/11,he wasn't having that reassuring look. Then when the north(I believe)tower collapses,he was giving the last rights to another fire fighter and that's when debris struck and killed Father Judge :(

[@sallygard63]

Of all the dozens of videos and footage I’ve watched of this devastating tragedy, this must be the most heartbreaking, visceral and terrifyingly emotional one of all 😢😢

[@lisal4824]

I was living in Australia on 9/11 and this may sound strange but besides all the emotions from the tragedy I became overwhelmingly homesick. I didn’t see the coverage live and I only started watching it about five years ago. The scale of it is hard to comprehend. I appreciate these survivors sharing their stories and hope that it helps them heal. For them the pain of that day never ends.

[@bjorngrendel5754]

Vielen Dank für´s Hochladen. Habe selbst jetzt wieder Gänsehaut wenn ich das sehe , auch nach 23 Jahren !

[@katharinapretzl799]

Ich auch....unfassbare Katastrophe. Islamischer Terrorismus ist bis heute ein riesiges Problem.

[@2345allthebest]

Thank you for sharing your story so vivdly... I have watched you tell it through different mediums over the years and glean new components out it every time... people like you preserve and keep our collective history alive. Very important (the attorney telling his story from the Marriott Hotel persepective)

[@Pewpewtea]

Remembering all those who lost their lives . 💜 May their soul find eternal peace .

[@tracysires2234]

It’s impossible to imagine the perspective that those who were there saw, heard, and felt.. it is at once heartbreaking and inspiring, devastating and hopeful, among the depravity of humans and the incredibly strong, determined, loving, and compassionate human nature that ends up championing in the end. May those who lost their lives rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends that live on after . ❤❤

[@oraleewoods5207]

23 years later and it’s still heartbreaking To know that this happened to innocent human beings 😢❤

[@Larry26-f1w]

90% of them have never been recovered. Wonder where they went 🤔

[@multicolorgamer761]

the sound of those fireman alarms is so haunting... each one going off is someone who died...

[@Larry26-f1w]

How many firefighters bodies were recovered? 90 % of the occupants vanished that day .

[@Starlight_c64]

Rip, to those who lost their lives in this day, you will be remembered.

[@Madcat0]

I have no way to prove it but I'm sure that all around the world "god" was the most said word that day in different languages.

[@mariafalcon5397]

I’m so very sure! God Bless!🙏🏻

[@justinjjoachin448]

I think you meant “God” because I’m sure that is what I would have said if I was in this situation.

[@susheelchandra2913]

Unreal Courage of the Upclose Survivors to still fight the survivors guilt to this day

[@michael_inugo]

I've never seen many of these clips before (mostly none tbh) cause it's terrified me. watching this now, brings me to tears imagining how much terror these people went through. RIP to all our lost souls

[@Mellie_H]

Watching this, I'm immediately taken back to the place I was, as I watched the horror unfold. I imagine it's the same for all of watching this.

[@chillinwconnie6272]

Most definitely....I had just transferred from NYC to Florida for my banking job. Every time I watch these documentaries I relive it as if I had actually been there. If I had turned down that opportunity, I may very well not be here today. The financial district will never be the same. No matter how much they've rebuilt and memorialized it, To me, It just will never have that awesome skyline and vibrancy it once had.

[@Lizzoom]

Absolutely. I sat on the couch paralyzed watching as the second plane hit. Even though I was on the West Coast, there was a palpable fear everywhere

[@chillinwconnie6272]

@@Lizzoom Ir definitely was. We had no idea where we were going to get hit next .. Were the goung for the Sears Tower, Other Bank Buildings . Not only here but around the world. The absolute most scariest day of my life.

[@annazavarzina6145]

That day made me different person. It was horrible. I appreciate so much the Spirit American people have standing together against evil ♥️🫡🇷🇺

[@Larry26-f1w]

You’re the same person 😆😆💩🪴💩🪴💩🪴💩🪴🫡🫡🫡

[@erinbennett6213]

We will never forget. 9/11 RIP

[@audreyperrin320]

It's 23 years tomorrow and I still have not seen a lot of these I enjoy seeing them and hearing all there story's

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

I was pulling into the parking lot at my office when the first plane hit. I went straight to the conference room, turned on the TV and called the other employees to come to conference room. Those that could watched all morning and cried with the people of New York. I watch the documentaries every year out of remembrance and respect. It’s almost 2025 and I hope to never see this happen in our country again.

[@susanmeadows4680]

I believe that its my obligation to never forget 09/11 and ensure I take time and watch what I can today, so I personally will never forget that horrible day. May God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏🏻

[@trashman835]

I was born in march 2002 wasnt even born yet, grew up in a nation still healing from it, but every 9/11 growing up seeing it still on the news on TV going to school and throughout my childhood dedicating that week to learning about it watching the footage. what will stay with me forever is seeing the people that seen it unfold that day rewatching the footage and seeing the emotions from that day come back like it was happening all over again, those scars still fresh you could just physically feel it, the pain sadness anger this heavy feeling that just clung to the air, from those that experienced it. To this day i find it hard not to share the same feelings they had. I looked up to each and every every one of them i still do to this day even more so for going through this event and having the courage and strength to keep moving forward is something i will always always admire. I will always remember the day osama was killed, being woken by my parents to the living room to watch the news late on a school night to hear Obamas press release even as a 9yr old kid knowing what that meant i couldn’t help but feel proud and glad knowing that a fraction of justice was served that day.

[@AMHAD_Music]

Those firefighters were the true heroes. I shed a tear for them all! 😖

[@jyotirajtandel269]

Life and the well-being of loved ones are universally precious, regardless of nationality or background. Power should always come with responsibility, and it's essential for nations, especially powerful ones, to use their influence in ways that promote peace, justice, and the common good, rather than furthering division or conflict. Compassion and understanding are key in bridging gaps across cultures and regions and nations ....

[@perryleary1705]

It’s somehow sad that it takes tragedies like this to see the good in people, the great lengths they go to help others get through their misery. Way too often under normal circumstances we behave rather selfishly being too wrapped up in our everyday life and career that we don’t even notice our neighbors walking past us. I see too much cynicism and indifference in our society on a daily basis. I do wonder why only under tragic circumstances like the 9/11 attacks do we get to see the great potential for good that most of us have

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Still an unbelievable event to this day. This video brought tears to my eyes. My heart goes out to anyone affected by the horrific events of that day.

[@hashamqamar7616]

This survivor is the real good human.He remembered that guy who helped him and he invite him in special day in his life and announces his name. 😊😊

[@billtipper5858]

Thank you to these survivors for sharing your story. I know it was hard. Respect.

[@IliesGamer]

The only moment we never forget in our lifes

[@XxThatGuyxX]

My birthday is also on the 12th of September so..

[@Tara.c871]

​@@XxThatGuyxXyou remember being born do you?

[@MoogieB]

You can tell the people who experienced 9/11 are still incredibly traumatized. They will never get over living through this tragedy. God bless them with peace.

[@nicolemari9140]

Rip to all we loss 🙏 we will never forget 🤍

[@marlenebean]

43:46 she says I love you Dad 😭

[@tracyroberts6800]

I cried when I saw Marvin. 😊 Amazing.

[@hawaiianpizza7]

Heartening to always see how people honors and respect the heros during 911 cause people felt the devastating impact and loss of this tragedy that binds us all human hearts together. I love the moment when Jeff was giving that "standing ovation"

[@staceylovebeauty724]

So... glad Marvin made it for his partner. So brave him to go looking for him. Through all that. ❤😢❤😊❤😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@hamanncorporation1993]

I have to say National Geographic is one of the best documentation. Very very pitty that one can not see in German language , it would be great!!!😅

[@bsusak09]

Him describing the debris falling like a curtain coming down in a theatre is incredible symbolism. I will never forget seeing this happen. It was horrific, appalling, devastating and life changing. I hope all the souls lost and those who lost those souls are at peace. I also wish the first responders solitude for what they went through and the consequential health complications that followed. I pray there will never be something like this in our country again.

[@Hank-r7t]

My daughter who was born on this day at 10:15 am , she’s now 23 years old . How evil sone so called people can be doing what they did this day . RIP 9/11 victims im so sorry this happened to you . ❤

[@Viperytvr]

Rip my Kevin Lettieri he’s my uncle that died on this day it must been so paintful getting burned alive leaving you and ur bones to rot and my uncles wife jumped off the building that day

[@Hillers62]

At 29:15 ...I'm not crying...my eyes are just leaking...a lot...

[@leenie1176]

Me too

[@artisttjan]

Same

[@elizabethnoble9255]

Watching in 2024 Never forget 😢

[@ReneKillion-ft5jh]

These survivors probably it was the end of the world, not hearing or seeing any fireman police because they all perished in an instant. My heart goes out to all that day. 💔

[@colonelbuster9335]

This is why as a nation we can, NEVER, EVER, let our guard down. ....EVER. Never get lazy they are always thinking of ways to destroy us.

[@EdwinAherns-ii4ue]

I will never forget that day what happened. All the beautiful wonderful amazing people that lost their life that day. God bless you all and your family forever. May Get bring peace and comfort to you all. The video made me cry all the time when I watch it. I from New York City but now live in Arizona

[@annec6200]

34:31, I believe this man’s grandparents were his guardian angels directing him to Ellis Island and I’m not much of a religious person.

[@barbaravyse660]

I hope he’s been to Ellis Island since 9/11. My father’s family came to NY from Ireland and England but way before Ellis Island was opened.

[@PceLveHppiness72]

God bless all the heroic and brave victims and survivors.❤love and peace to all❤

[@bobbysherman5838]

Wow i was blown away when i found out Marvin was alive. 😢 I was so sure he was one of the many brave men and women we lost that horrible day.

[@rosemaryissa-interiorwellb5466]

Unbelievable bravery...MAY they all be at peace absolutely horrific to no end

[@blankpage555]

Complete respect to thess people. I cant imagine what they went through

[@anarkman12]

shut up nzt