My brothers friend survived as he was on the top floor of 1 World Trade Center at 838 he got a call on his phone from his then 10 year old son who had left his school bag on the subway with house keys. He rushed down to meet him in the lobby that saved his life. Had his son not called him he would have perished as was they were safe in lobby when plane hit. And MTA later found his school bag I love this story. He’s now a grandfather retired happily. He still has that school bag I’ve seen it in his home encased in a special display it saved his life that day.

This guy. This New Yorker. His qualities are ones every man should emulate. A man of great heart, guts, humor and life.. His humility shines through it all. How fortunate we are that Josh and men like him are here. Josh, I pray your moments of peace will grow longer and the love of your brothers and family will offer strength...and joy.

@crazykins9361

4 ай бұрын

I agree 100%. I have to add he is one of the luckiest guys in the world. Dream job, great wife family and friends and if he didn’t leave early that day he would almost certainly be dead now. This is a man who must have terrible survivors guilt. I’m glad he was able to get counselling nothing wrong with that at all.

@carolsorrow

2 ай бұрын

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My ex-husband is an iron worker & he knows so many guys that volunteered to work down on the pile. I have so much respect for those guys.

@heatherlynsey3092

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine what they saw in the days and weeks after. The bodies, the body parts, all of it

@thisisme3238

2 жыл бұрын

Those guys that volunteered for the pile work had to have nerves and emotions of steel. We will never know what horrific things those men saw and had to deal with...an experience they will never forget and is in their minds forever. God give each one of those men your peace. 🙏

@mtio2807

2 жыл бұрын

Bless your husband

I love the part about the hard hats. My husband is a hard hat. They are some of the most skilled people out there and tough as nails. A lot of people don’t give them the credit they deserve but this guy did. Thank you!

@veronicaleon8075

8 ай бұрын

I will say that I don't know any hard hats, as you call them 😉, but I do feel a note of awe when I see them in action. I do see them as heroes. It p I s s ed me off when they were being attacked in the L. A. riots. Why would anyone do that?!?!? I would hope courageous people would jump in to defend them. Sorry I know I went off topic, but really people take care of our firemen they are there to save lives!

THIS is my favorite edition in this series of 9/11 Stories. This guy is so clever and intelligent and well -spoken and eloquent - all the while being so very relatable and real. I love his story. He makes me feel as though I was there myself. He speaks with such regard and admiration and respect for everyone he's worked with or near. I want to be a New Yorker now - all these 20 years later.

@deangelobayley7079

2 жыл бұрын

jimeno's was dam good too

@methinks8175

2 жыл бұрын

God bless and protect him & his family🙏

@kitkat7871

2 жыл бұрын

People always ask me why I watch the 9/11 stories every 9/11 and really the week following. I say because it is the LEAST I can do to make sure I never forget what happened that day.

@deangelobayley7079

2 жыл бұрын

@@kitkat7871 i dont think anybody could forget what happened that day even after a lobotomy

@kitkat7871

2 жыл бұрын

@@deangelobayley7079 true

This means so much to provide more answers. I used to work with an executive from Deutsche Banc. Such a kind man, very professional but down to earth. I had to covert information to be sent to Germany. He used to jokingly cheer me on and promised to fly in to have lunch with us to thank us. He evacuated his staff and returned to his office to upload data to the Germany server. He had just moved his wife and two young children two weeks before to NY after flying home to Germany for years.. He was in the building as the roof collapsed in flames. His wallet was found days later. My former client called me the next day to tell me we lost him. He promised his wife he would leave soon, they spoke for a brief moment. I'm sure she was watching it all on TV not knowing. I hope his children realized how special he was.. He made a lasting impact on many of us and saved many lives before sacrificing his.

I literally hung on his every word. Such a great storyteller and he really makes you feel what HE felt. Thanks to this man, and all the others he joined (and those who didn't make it) for the bravery and service. Bless you, sir!

@karendalsadik7119

2 жыл бұрын

He is an excellent storyteller.

@plantlove8921

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@klass_1221

2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally teary-eyed and sniffling. Holding back tears. To think of all those that didn't get to see their loved ones come back home safe.

@GetonMylevel132

2 жыл бұрын

^^^100%

@TatteredAndTornPages

2 жыл бұрын

His storytelling abilities are amazing! ♡♡

That day everyone in Ireland became an American. True heroes. His story was absolutely incredible. I was 14 years of age in Ireland and our country is 6 hours ahead of you guys, so our school was nearly finished and we're told to finish that day because of the attacks. Although we were happy leaving school, however it was when we were walking home every home we walked past had the attacks playing on every television and people were screaming, that's when the happiness turned into sadness because I knew people were dying. It might be because of the old Irish connections with our country and the people.

@sharon22669

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. In the midst of the attacks, trying to find loved ones and sheer shock... it's nice to know the love expressed from around the world. Your words just touched my heart it's currently 9/25/2023.

@veronicaleon8075

8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you.

I feel him so much on him saying he felt stupid as a fireman in a new job. I started a new job a month and a half ago and until recently I felt completely stupid and useless. I can’t imagine that feeling in such a historic/impactful moment.

Josh was so honest about his desire to help, his fear,the connection with his fireman family and the understanding of the pain other families are in. Being able to ask for help and encouraging other's to do the same is his healing work. By the end of his interview I was in love with this heartfelt man. Good luck to you in finding peace and the courage to heal and help your brothers 🙏🏻

bless this man you can feel the pain he’s going through still because of that day. I hope he can find some peace eventually

@kinetickutz

2 жыл бұрын

You never can get over it but you can learn to manage it some.

@thisisme3238

2 жыл бұрын

The experience will be with Josh forever. He is so sincere and has so much passion to do his job and to do it right, such a rare quality these days.

Josh's story is just haunting. What he saw & endured that day makes him one of the purest hero's I've ever listened to. Bless Josh Calacanis, his family, friends & brothers.

@eileenmariehennighan9883

8 ай бұрын

Well put

Very raw for this man nearly 20 years later

“I can drive anything!!” Hahaha 🤣 that’s awesome

Josh Calacanis: Thank you for your bravery and patriotism on the worst day of our lives. When you have sad moments and memories of 9/11, please remember that your work with Friends of Firefighters will help FF's in FDNY forever. You are doing the right thing for your brothers and sisters. I pray for your strength, peace and healing. God bless you and your family.

@feliciaward391

2 жыл бұрын

We www

@deangelobayley7079

2 жыл бұрын

@@feliciaward391 wewww?

@paigeleigh2554

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely comment!

@heythere7338

2 жыл бұрын

@@paigeleigh2554 Thank you 💕

@bluewaters1736

2 жыл бұрын

This is America! This is the True America. We care about each other despite what the media portrays america.to be. America...don't let what you see going on now in this country make you think, this is America. No, what you see here....this is America. This is the real America. We care. Keep America in your prayers. God's listening. He desires we come back to Him. Remember what you see and hear, here. These are Americans. This is what makes America. Fill us God.

👍🏼 nobody tells a story like a cop or ex-cop ! 💙

@livelovelaugh3105

8 ай бұрын

❤

Thank you for your humility and honesty. My husband worked for the NYPD for 27 yrs. He was down there in and off for 13 weeks. Thank you and I am sure you are a great Fireman

I live in Philadelphia. I will always remember 9/11. That morning I had a nagging feeling to call out from work. I called out and stayed home with my 2 year old. I am so glad I did because it was chaotic that day with everyone trying to get home.

I was so saddened to hear that Mr. Josh is still carrying what I call a “Forever Regret” in his heart from getting separated from his company…. We all have them. The beauty of those awful regrets, is that when/if the same situation presents itself again, that pan from the original regret rears itself, and we don’t EVER want to make that same mistake again, so we take the right action this time around. That was an extraordinary day where people were seeing and experiencing things we were NEVER meant to see or experience. It would be VERY difficult to make all perfect decisions that day,,, I hope you stop beating your heart over that. Don’t let the terrorists continue their destructive work…. Be kind to your heart and conscience, and let them rest, our good man….

I love this man. This person! He is so full of love. He is what love is about! He is a beautiful human being! I am so happy to have heard him!

I just came across this series, thought I'd watch a few minutes to see if I want to save it for my 9/11 playlist, but I couldn't stop watching. Every September I look at videos about 9/11, remember the lives lost and how so many people came together to help in any way they could. Thank you for these interviews. I'm glad to find out there is help for firefighters and families who lived through the tragedy. I remember the feeling of absolute disbelief something like that could happen, fear of what was coming next, people crying, so many people needed someone to talk to or hug. I also remember divisions between people dissapeared. For a short time it felt like we were all friends or family. This interview brought me back to that feeling, and as if I was there that day.

@purplebunny7728

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I live on the West Coast. But every 9/11 I take time out to remember.

@Baldandbeautiful1970

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing this was a powerful story. God bless him

@azinfandellvr

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't stop once I started watching either! I went to ground zero 3 months after the attack & saw some of the most eerie scenes that are etched in my mind for eternity! Smoke was still rising from the pile, office papers stuck on branches of trees...dust & debris covered EVERYTHING, even vertically. I watched firemen carry out a body bag 🙏🏼. I saw a lone fireman leaning w/his back against a pole, his helmet on & face buried in his hands like he was crying or praying💔. It was so quiet I felt like I had to whisper. Thousands of photos & flyers hung everywhere with the words "Searching For" or "Have You Seen Me/My Husband/Wife/My Dad/Mom/My Daughter/Son". There were firetrucks crushed underneath the edge of the rubble..yellow fire hoses (they were covered in so much dust, u could barely see the yellow), going into & underneath the pile that never came out. The bronze statue of that man sitting on a bench where the music played even after they fell (seems like I remember b/c it's a detail that really freaked me out, but not 100% sure..could be b/c I saw it on TV). The morning it happened, I had just turned the TV on and saw the 2nd plane hit. My husband was from NY & already at work so first I called him (we lived at the beach in South Carolina). I went outside to walk my dog & ran into my downstairs neighbors, who I told about the WTC & Pentagon. They proceeded to tell me that their son works at the pentagon! When I saw the fear in their expression, & this older couple take off running towards their condo that's when it sunk in for me! In December I went with my husband (now ex-husband) & 2 of our friends (they were all from NY)..we asked the taxi to take us to the World Trade Center...he actually laughed (with his turbine on)..& said "didn't you hear? There is no more Trade Center"...i almost lost my shit right there! I found out later that my maid of honor was a dispatcher for 911 (in NY of course) & working that day. She couldn't talk about it much but to say the lines were so jammed with loved ones trying to contact each other so she was taking as many messages she could to deliver to those left behind..but people were forgetting to leave proper info on their identity in the chaos. They recieved counseling & apparently enough pay to where she stepped away from that job. I then found out that my sister-in-law's Dad was loading luggage that day for the flight that crashed in the field. He didn't talk about what he experienced that day either. Thanks for letting me ramble. I've never put all these details together & on paper..its not a big deal but it feels good to get it off my chest. The courage & the sacrifices I witnessed (I believe we all witnessed) that day came from true PATRIOTS...they were willing to die for America & for other Americans...THEY ARE TRUE HERO'S! 💯🇺🇸🙏🏼

@CanYouRememberWhen

2 жыл бұрын

@@azinfandellvr - You really did have a very emotional experience. The images were so shocking on tv, it must have been so much worse in person, especially when you had so many direct connections to it. I think many people have experienced ptsd from that day.

@shastacastor

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Every year. Never forget.

I'm glad he was spared on that fateful day. He shouldn't feel bad, most probies were left on station watch during the morning of 9/11, so he would've been left at the station anyway, like that dude out of the Naudet movie. All that battalion from the Naudet firehouse survived, even though they went up a ton of stairs in the North Tower. There's no guarantee he would have died if he hadn't checked off early, it was just fate.

God Bless you Josh! Thank you for telling your story and for being there for your FDNY brothers & sisters. My father was a NYC Fireman. He passed away in '92 just a few years after his retirement. You sound just like him. When I heard your voice, so many memories came rushing back from my childhood...I was so proud to be the daughter of a Firefighter. He was brave, funny, loyal and loved his FDNY brothers like family. God bless you and your family, thank you for your service. You are a very special human being.

Just came back to Italy after visiting the beautiful New York City with my partner. I paid my respect to those who lost their life's at the 9/11 and visited ground zero and the museum. What a touching experience that was, words cannot describe. I was a teenager back in Italy living just outside Rome when the attack happened, I remember being at home watching a live tennis match on TV from my living room, when all of sudden the news took over the match and it began streaming live from the US. Only 1 tower was hit, we watched the second one live. Couldn't believe my eyes, called my mamma to come and check the TV with me, we were so sorrowful. I was blown away from the sheer of will that the rescuers were demonstrating; cops, firemen and all of those who were there to aid the situation. I always wondered what it would have been like being there witnessing this tragedy unfold. Listening to Josh Calacanis just gave another prospective of how brutal the situation was and yet how those men came together with an amazing courage, good will and high spirit to help people. Bless you all for your effort. Much love from Italy.

Wow - this guy is an outstanding storyteller! I watched this video because it was a 911 recollection, but the ending is powerful when you realize he is there to talk about Friends of Firefighters and the importance of therapy. To have a man this tough and so plain spoken and so self-effacing walk you through 9/11 and see where he ended up - I just thing you need to repackage the video and front load the Friends of Firefighters angle. Very powerful and decent man.

I could listen to Josh all day. Very engaging storyteller.

This guy is a natural storyteller. Thank you for your service, much love to you!!

I 100% cannot blame that bus driver for refusing to go back, he'd already come from Hell, he is a bus driver, he wasn't made for this, there was no way I'd go back either. Fear is a hell of an immobilizer.

@purplebunny7728

2 жыл бұрын

Or makes your feet move faster. No fault found!!!

@mtio2807

2 жыл бұрын

Then you must be living under a rock since COVID began

@karriegianni7022

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I was working at a bank when a complete takeover robbery happened, with one person I worked with getting shot and everything, it took me about a year to go back to that place. I couldn’t even be on the street or in the neighborhood. Trauma is a real thing.

@pixelapocrypha

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I think it's awesome he stayed long enough to give the firefighter a crash course in driving a bus before running, I don't know if I even would have stopped the bus in his situation! It's easy to say "well I would have" but truth is most people don't know how they'll react in a crisis until they're in it.

@elisae.h.7725

2 жыл бұрын

im just glad i wasnt in the area 9/11... im weird, im a scarredy cat BUT when SHTF i go into robot mode and i get things done.. knowing myself i would have drove the thing back ugh (to give you an idea, when I was 16 a car flipped at 6 am in the morning. Lots cars stopped but no one went down the ditch to check the driver.. I went.. a young man with an exposed bone on his broken arm, full of blood... I spent 20 minutes taking to him (while waiting for the ambulance my friend called) becasue i had done a first responders class in school and i knew i needed to keep him awake... he was worried for his mom that had heart issues and if the hospital or police called her she would have a heart attack... so he gave me her phone number (home) and when i got back to my house (10 minutes from the accident site) I called her.. "dont worry the paramedic said he was ok, just a broken arm"... it was the twilight zone...)

Josh I am a son of a Firefighter who served with the Greensboro FD in Greensboro NC for 30 years. You were a rookie FF yet you chose to help anyway that was possible. I commend your for your service. I was riding in my car around 8.45 when I heard about the 1st Tower impact. I was working for RadioShack at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. Our Crazy TV's were set up to where the would only stay on a channel for 10-15 minutes. That day was a wakeup call to all. That this evilness under the guise of a false religion would murder innocent people. We the American people will never get justice but I serve a God who will get justice for all those lives lost. Those who were responsible will beg for mercy and will never see mercy. They are lost for all of eternity.

Wow . . . The love he has for all his friends in the workforce! Thank you for your service, and all those that we lost that day, both physically and mentally. I pray for all those affected and your family's, your health and financial well being. God bless and protect you all.

Of all those telling their stories of that horrific day, I believe Josh is the most compelling storyteller. So thankful for the details he has remembered. I've never been in NYC but feel I could find my way around just from listening to him. So wonderful that you are able to tell, and I'm sure, the paintings you've inspired! God bless you and your family.

@designedbybold

2 жыл бұрын

He’s the kind of person that can’t shut up, but nobody wants him to shut up. Tell me how many times in the whole hour he says the word “Uh”. I cant tell a minute story without saying Uh. He’s a terrific orator.

@smc130

2 жыл бұрын

He’s an awesome at telling the story of 9/11 from a rookie fireman’s memory.

Man, this guy is an amazing story teller. I can't believe how detailed his memory is. Salute to you sir and God Bless. I had goosebumps listening to this.

I could listen to this man all day. Such a fantastic heartfelt speaker. I really appreciate it must be difficult tho go through those stories. Thanks for sharing and God bless you x

@smc130

2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him all day as well. He’s a credit to all first responders. Bravery isn’t a strong enough word to describe what they all did that day. Heroes isn’t either.

God bless this amazing man.🙏 The pain, heartbreak,💔 and sorrow in his voice brought a steady flow of tears to my eyes.😭 He's a hero. Plain & simple. He stepped up in the face of unimaginable terror and chaos. I hate that he feels guilt for surviving that day when so many others didn't. But now he's giving back. Twenty years later and the events of that beautiful Tuesday morning, are as fresh in my mind as the day they happened. May the thousands of victims rest in peace forevermore, and their families find comfort as time goes by. Thank you to ALL of the first responders that day. The FDNY, NYPD, EMT's, Military, Doctors, Nurses, and all of the ordinary citizens of NYC for their bravery.❤ God Bless America!🇺🇸

Watching the news lately is so depressing. The poltical turmoil, the covid pandemic, being afraid all the time are draining. Listening to this lovely family man tell his story has given me hope that love for our fellow man still exists, despite how bad things get. It is our love and bonds with family, friends and community that are the glue that hold humanity together. Thank you for sharing and telling your story.

How human and how brave of him to admit to that fear and still doing his very dangerous job. Such true bravery! Even I, a typical rational and unpatriotic Swede( at least compared to american patriotism) have a tear in my eye when he recalls his conversations with God about his love for his family and how he just wished he knew what to do, and still he did what he had to do to try to stop the fire and help people. And the enormous concern for his neighbours also shows the best of America!

RIP to your fallen brothers and friends. Thank you for the sacrifice ❤

Josh is reliving history and how he was a part of it. Every bit of this retelling is coming from the heart, emotion and deep faith... Thank you Josh, for everything you did and God bless you as you continue your journey. I am sure many others who jumped in to help on this day have relived this horrific experience each day since.

I can not even put into words the respect of the people who gave everything they had to save others. Makes me so proud of our country.

That's a real man. God bless him over and over.

Thank you Josh for telling your story! I don’t know anybody from NY, nor have I ever been there. Over the last couple of months I’ve listened to several dozen survivor stories. It’s just amazing the details people remember after 20 years, like it happened yesterday. I am learning something new with every story -not just about how that horrible day unfolded, but also about the people who were directly affected. I have so much respect for you and your fellow New Yorkers, especially your firefighting family. Your love for your comrades comes through loud and clear. I am so very sorry so many are still suffering emotional wounds, and so many have physical problems. Mostly though what I learned is the way people are caring for each other, helping each other. Many heroes died that day. May they rest in peace. But that day also saw many heroes being born. You probably don’t agree, you are so humble… but you are one of them. All the best to you and your family!

I love this happy ending. We need to hear these too!

I became a professional firefighter on febuary 14th 2000. I’ll never forget sitting in front of the tv in the firehouse watching everything and wanting to go there so badly. We ended up donating a firetruck ( engine ) to the FDNY. My heart goes out to all of the first responders who survived the day and the families of all those lost in this event.

This man is amazing he is fantastic at telling his story, so much passion heartache love and emotion he has it comes out so well in his story. What an awesome guy. Lots of love and hugs positive energy to you and your loved ones. I still come on here every year and listen to first hand accounts of this grizzly terribly horrific heartbreaking day

@pennyportolese6064

8 ай бұрын

So,do I

I’ve walked your shoes. Maybe not the exact steps, but the same paths. I agree. Mental health is paramount. I still struggle til this day and maybe always will. You are a blessing and beacon of hope. Stay blessed.

@davinastanton3865

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you Robert and thankyou. Stay safe and take care. With love from Scotland. 🌹

@kfrancis1872

2 жыл бұрын

God bless u...and thank u, sincerely.

God bless you , you made me feel patriotic even I’m not American 🇺🇸 . You are a legend 💙

Thank you, Josh. The world could use more kind, brave and loving guys like you. I wasn’t there but it still breaks my heart. I visited, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in December 2015. There is a heaviness and sadness there. A fb friend lost a sister in one of the twin towers. He’s so positive and kind and my heart breaks for him and his tremendous sad loss. God bless and heal you. 💜🇺🇸❤️

You are a born storyteller sir. I hung on every single word. God bless you for your service and for your help that terrible day.

Much respect from Gatchina,Russia. God bless you man!🙏 Большое уважение из Гатчины,Россия. Бог благословит Вас!🙏

Riches, O'Bergs, Regenhards... great families... other families I have been honored to meet... God bless you, Josh. I hope I get to meet you someday. Thanks for your courage on 9/11 and in retelling your story. Reiki healing and love...

God bless Josh, he went through an awful lot.

Bless all of you. My heart bleeds for all the fellow Americans we lost that day and the days following.

Thank you for your bravery and dedication. We sleep peacefully at night knowing that brave men like you and your brothers and sisters are running into the situations we run from. You save lives everyday and I am thankful people like you are here watching over us.

The Iron Worker Army and union guys made me cry. Those guys are always so cool.

God bless you Josh. Can't imagine what you experienced that day. Genuine hero 🙏🇺🇸

You and your fellow fire fighters are the best of us. We salute you and we will not forget those who never made it back to fire house.

What a super guy.

Even 20 years later I still break down when I watch interviews or documentaries. I spent the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in the hospital, and bawled my eyes out through all of the tributes and video clips. I ended up having a massive panic attack, and thought I was having a heart attack. I've never had one before, and didn't think that I'd react so strongly even after 20 years. I will NEVER FORGET! GOD BLESS OUR FIRST RESPONDERS!

I wish this guy was my friend. I need a friend like him. I just want to hug him and ask him to be my friend. My brother. I feel him.

I could listen to him talk all day…

His wife is a lucky lady. Such a kind, passionate, brave person. Thank you God for heroes such as these. ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

What an amazing, emotional story and what a solid, caring man. Prayers for all your friends that passed and the loved ones they left behind 🙏❤️

You’re a great story teller, Josh! You were at the right place at the right time. Thank you!

Omg, I love this guy!!! What an amazing, detailed, and heartfelt rendition of the day's events. I thank him for all that he has done and went through. ❤️

Disbelief; bravery; emotions; unity. The words for the day.

This guy's like Archangel St. Michael a 💜❤️ of Gold. People need to listen to his experience America seems to have drifted and lost its true purpose. God 🙏 Bless this Great American.

I always find it odd that the weather was nice considering the forecast the night before . These stories make me uneasy with empathy. So much pain

I watched your story/message today purely by chance. On the 20th Anniversary of the most horrific time of history in New York and etc. I cried through most of it ; and I could ‘feel’ your own emotion. Thank you … and thank you for sharing. My best to you. What happened to your neighbours husband? ; The neighbour that was expecting? 9/11 Remembered Forever 👋🤗🇨🇦

@glendaenloe9771

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Been watching all these stories and documentaries on this 20th Ann. Crying off and on but I can’t stop watching all this. This was just so unbelievable this whole thing. We just don’t know when our number is up or what’s around the corner. We just gotta keep the faith..

@veganworldpeace2649

2 жыл бұрын

Oh... I see you are Canadian. My Mom was as returning to the USA from Ireland on 9/11 & due to arrive at an Airport in Northern New Jersey at 12 Noon. As you know the Flights were diverted to Canada... she stayed in Nova Scotia at a Convention Center for 3-4 days (with her 2 Friends whom were on the Trip to Europe). My then-78 year old Mother fondly recalled the enormous kindness & loving generosity of the Canadians who stopped their Lives to accommodate them & the many people during those days of crisis & pain. In her last years if her life, she liked telling the story of that time & the wonderful Canadian citizens.

@veganworldpeace2649

2 жыл бұрын

Okay... I researched what happened to the Employees of WTC Headquarters of the Cantor-Fitzgerald Company... sadly everyone who had reported to work on 9/11 died, therefore, Josh’s Neighbor, the Husband of the Woman with young children did not survive that tragic day. 😢😔😭

@pinlight97

Жыл бұрын

He would have been Donald Gavagan and he did pass away on 9/11. There is a lot of info about his family out there from over the years as his youngest was born after 9/11…there were quite a few of those kiddos (“Tuesday’s Children”). I think in his story here he assumed that the name drop of Cantor Fitzgerald would be enough, being from NYC himself, because everyone in that spot died. Fellow Canadian here!

He’s absolutely right I’m not a cop or a fireman but I was three blocks away when the first building fell. I can run fast and I ran like I never ran before and the smoke cloud of debris and dust 💨💨was just getting closer 💨and closer💨 I will never forget 911 I feel like I know the guy in this video talking and tell his story, he sounds like every other New Yorker from Brooklyn God bless him and his family and his friends. I’m glad he decided to share where he was on 911 with us, he is a hero I hope he knows that, also every fire fighter and police officer on that day and going forward Helped this country and this nation move forward with their sacrifice and perseverance..AMERICANS COULDN’T THANK YOU 🙏🏼 ENOUGH ON 911 -UR OUR HEROES 👮🏼‍♀️👮🏻👮🏻‍♂️🧑🏼‍🚒🧑🏾‍🚒👩🏻‍🚒👩🏼‍✈️🧑🏽‍✈️👨🏻‍✈️👩🏾‍🏭🧑🏼‍🏭👨🏽‍🏭👷🏽‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️👷🏻👩🏼‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️

I know that these jobs are dangerous and why they are heros, but hearing his story; him at the most bottom level of the bank to save it from tumbling down by fire, well he is next top level hero. Wow.. truly SUPER HERO!!! God bless you and all your brothers and sisters who risk your lives for us. I don't care what you get paid or that it's your job. Grateful here!

You made me laugh, you made me cry…..You literally touched my soul in such a profound way! Thank you!!!! 💕

Poor guy, I just wanna give him a hug, can hear him sniffling bout to cry the more he talks about it all..

Josh, what an amazing testimony of your experience that 9/11 morning. We are fortunate to still have you to tell your story. Thank you for serving your country.

God bless this man. 💚💚💚

God bless you these stories are so important for the next generation never forget 9/11❤️ thank you for your amazing story ❤️

This is just as heavy today as it was 20 years ago this changed the entire world forever. The impact this still has on these amazingly strong compassionate men and women first responders & victims is so strong how can u not feel for them and route for these guys. It’s a sober reminder how fragile life is thank you for all your service during such a traumatic scary time.

Josh, you are so real, the respect you have for every part of your story is so great, thank you for your story.

God Bless you, Josh. Thank you for telling us your story so well & helping us to understand the events of that day.

Thank you for sharing your story. It was not your fault that you had swapped shifts that day, you had no idea what was coming.

Thank you for your service Sir.. A true American hero. 🙏🇺🇲 I can't even imagine the horror you guys went through. I'm so very sorry.

What a story !! amazing. So much respect for Josh and all the hero's who attended on that awful day.

Wow, AMAZING story teller. I just wanted to give Josh a hug!

God Bless You Josh! Your bravery is so inspiring and I pray that everyone keeps sharing their story. It is so important for the generations to come to hear.

God bless you! Amazing story Mate we will never forget!

May God bless you and your family Josh. Blessings to all the firefighters, police and their families now and forever, in Jesus name, amen. 🙏🛐✝️❤️🇺🇸

♥️Thank you for sharing your story, what beautiful man you are!!! Thank goodness for this wonderful organisation assisting these magnificent precious people who have suffered so much to heal from their traumatic life experiences. I had no idea about all the health issues regarding the dust etc. I’m sending y’all much love and happiness. Rose🌸🇦🇺

Yep, I’m crying listening to your story.

God bless you! And all the other people who bravely risk their lives for people you do not even know, you are greatly, and truly appreciated.

God bless you my cousin was one of those iron workers thank you for your recondition of the help and of course our brave NYFD & NYPD ❤ OUR BRAVE MAN & WOMAN! COUNTLESS THANKS TO YOU ALL🌹My prayers are forever with those lost may they RIP🙏

What a testimony. My heart ❤ appreciates your efforts and integrity shared. May all the lives lost that horrible day to now, may all of them rest in peace. We will never forget!

What a great interview! Thank you for your bravery 🙏🏼

People seek God, when there is no one else to save them. Thank You for sharing your story. I am happy that you are alive and that God kept you safe 🙏

Great story teller. Josh has SO MUCH HEART!

What a beautiful man…

Thank you, Josh... I loved your story especially the end. There is no shame in accepting help/therapy. Thank you sharing

Much love brother, recently retired District Chief here. Keep getting the mental health we all need so dearly. It’s the best job in the world but at a cost.

What a wonderful man

It's that time of the year again and every year I'm sick to my stomach..you sir are a hero and my condolences for all you lost. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER 🙏✌

This man is an amazing human being!

Your an excellent storyteller. Thank you for your service. You are so fortunate to have the relationships you have. I have no one anymore since my husband died. I have no family I wish I could give up my life because I’m u wanted. Bless you.