This is what a HERO looks like. We love you Will!!! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️🇺🇸

Saw him on Deal or No Deal, where he won over a quarter-million dollars! A real American hero indeed.

@brittanybaucom9786

4 ай бұрын

Awesome 🎉

Will, your strength and goodness really come through! I was on 74th floor when second plane hit. Took much too long to get out. PTSD is very real, lived it and saw my staff deal with it. Thank you so much for sharing this unbelievable section of your life. We continue…and I thank God you are with us to give this account! John

@user-cg7hw1yf8k

9 ай бұрын

Oh,74th floor…I want you to be free from PTSD. I pray for you🙏

@callie387

9 ай бұрын

Jezz man it's a honor to run across ur comment I was only 20 the day this happened I watched in horror along with my father miles away in FL my father a native New Yorker from Manhattan dropped to his knees a weeped just as the 1st tower was hit. We prayed and prayed for everyone any good news to come the days following. I'm so happy to know u made it out and I know how real the PTSD has been for all involved down there at grand zero man still thus day I feel for all of u.. my father God rest soul be gone few years now but I never seen show such emtion until that day it broke my heart to see him hurt so bad and broke even more for everyone involved. God bless u sir and I hope u can find peace somehow

@user-gk3et8kf8c

8 ай бұрын

John, which Tower were you in?

So grateful to Will for saying that people dealing with PTSD shouldn’t avoid the episode. I appreciate the warning & it’s true some people aren’t ready yet. But it’s very cool of Will to encourage others in that way.

Just realized the significance of the quote around the 1:10 mark… “No day shall erase you from the memory of time.” If you switch the words around and say “No time shall erase you from the memory of that day,” I don’t believe it’d hold as much significance. None of us want to forget that day, but time holds all memories and will truly never forget. Such an impactful quote.

What a story! This got me in tears. Will Jimeno, you are a true hero.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Mr. Jimeno!

I’m glad that Will & John McLoughlin made it out🫡

I've seen Will's story lots of times, in articles & in documentaries & a film (maybe 2) and I honestly don't have the words to express how brave him & Sergeant McGloughlin are. That day was horrific & forever instilled into our memory as the most cowardly acts in the USA. So many heroes that day, bless you all.

I couldn’t watch anything about 9/11 for 5 yrs. I had watched the first day. Then I put it aside. I met some people from from New York on a Plane. I wanted her to know that people in Minn cried & prayed for the families &Survivors. She was very thankful.

This podcast deserves so much more recognition than it gets.

When i hear him describe the civility, the unity, and the compassion amidst the chaos I think; this was America in the 90's and early 00's. We are all just people. Race, religion, politics, nationality- DID NOT MATTER. What mattered was are you chill, nice, kind, friendly, do we have anything in common, can we learn anything from each other. All of the division along those same lines is being manufactured by news media, social media, politicians and radical political groups. The more anger and outrage, the more clicks they get, the more ads they sell, the more they make money. Division is good for business and political corruption. We are all just people, and back then we understood that. Thank you sir for sharing your story. Love and respect to you.

Amazing story and he’s quite the man…God Bless Him … he’s a real Hero 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸❤️

I've seen will jimeno tell his story in other videos and while he may not classify himself as a hero, every man and woman who took an oath and fought that day are. Anyone willing to put their own lives on the line to save another is a hero. I'm very thankful that people like this exist, and hold the line so that us civilians can sleep soundly in our beds.

Will, if only more Americans were as strong willed as you brother!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I watched this movie years ago and this story has always touched my heart. It was so beautiful to hear it actually told by Will and I’m so touched by the way he shares his story today. Thank you for using this tragedy and pain and turning it into something so much more. I loved the way you talked about the love you saw that day. From your family, friends, medical staff, partners in blue, marines, etc. It was enlightening. While I am so sad you had to go through this, I’m so grateful you’re here to share those pieces of history. May your heart and mind have peace and your friends rest in heaven knowing the amazing sacrifice they made for others. God bless you, Will!

this should have a million views. I watched WTC and then watched this interview, it is exactly like the movie. Good interview. Amazing that there are people that didn't live through 9/11.

@raineyj560

9 ай бұрын

U mean "did" 🤔🤔

@Maxmellow94

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I know the movie well and I saw another interview he did and the movie legit exactly as he depicted

When i was 12 back in 2008 i first seen the movie World Trade Center. I found it to be a very accurate representation of the attacks, what the good people of New York witnessed, and what the world saw that day. Will Jimeno is the true embodiment of a hero, a decent human being, and bravery. In the movie we see what John, and Will had to endure down there under the rubble, and his testimony is accurately portrayed from the movie. What isn't portrayed in the movie is Will flat lining twice. I had no idea that happened so that was an eye opener. I think both Will, and John's experience, although brutal, and inconceivable in the most dark and horrific way, showed what human beings are capable of when they channel their pure goodness, and humanity. I'm sure many people showed the best of themselves that day in the face of pure evil. When humans can show that will power, love, and compassion in the face of sheer tragedy then it shows how sustainable good is. Evil cannot shake it, evil is self destructive. Good is self sustaining. That's what Will Jimeno, John McGlaughlin, and many brave men, and women showed on that dark day. God bless you Will, and all the heroes from 9/11. I love the World Trade Center movie, and after hearing your real life story of the willingness to never give up just makes me appreciate both your bravery as a man, and the movie which captures your portrayal of such braveness. God bless from Edinburgh, Scotland UK 🇬🇧 🙏😮

Love listening to Will’s story. I watched his story in the movie Twin Towers. Such a wonderful hero. ❤

Thank you so much for sharing your story, we will never forget

I cried listening to you relive this. Thank you for your service to this country. You’re a hero 🇺🇸

I can never miss a chance to hear Will tell his story. Such an amazing heart. ❤

@brittanybaucom9786

4 ай бұрын

Never!

I did a drawing when i was a kid just like the ones on the wall in this video. It was a pretty graphic drawing at 9 years old. I live in California and did the drawing at home of my own will (not a classroom thing) and my grandparents must have sent it in to New York. I still have the letter i got in return from mayor Giuliani dated Oct. 2001. Always wondered if it was sitting in some bag in storage but seeing this video gave me a little hope that maybe its somewhere displayed. Thank you for writing to us concerning September 11, 2001 On that day - and every day since - New Yorkers and Americans have shown extraordinary courage, unity, and strength during a very difficult time. I am so proud of our firefighters, police officers, and all those who braved danger to save lives. They are true heroes and American patriots. Your thoughtfulness has been a source of great comfort to the rescue workers and myself. These terrible events have brought Americans closer together, and they will make our City and our nation stronger in the future. On behalf of all the people of New York City, I thank you for your prayers and support. Sincerely Rudolph W. Giuliani Mayor

I am SO GRATEFUL to Will Jimeno for continuing to speak about 9/11. I learn something from him every single time. God bless all of the survivors. ❤❤❤

Wow this is truly touching. Thank you for your service! ❤️

He is a hero and a humble one at that. Not because the tower fell on him, but his actions to help others during, and after. Helping people before the collapse, and helping people mentally after. ❤ We lost so much that day, but he shows up we can live our best lives and that’s okay. It’s actually the way to honor them.

Here I am, October 14, 2023 - watching this and saying "G-D bless you" thank you for your attitude and sharing your heart.

Truly a touching story. Thank you so much for this. And most importantly thank you for dedicating your life to service to us citizens. We are forever thankful for your service ❤️

Will, every police department in the nation should fashion themselves after all the New York first responders no matter which division, I do believe all of them are the finest. Not all who wear a badge can claim that. If every police office was like you, Will, carrying your values and respect, then they would be respected.

GOD BLESS you, Will! US Navy Vet, my mate! 🙏❤✝️🇺🇸⛵👣🤗

I was in Manhattan March 2023. I realized when watching this, My hotel was at 42nd st and 9th and had a view of the bus terminal Will Jimeno patrolled. God Bless you and your beautiful family

This was amazing. I have no words.

Thank You ❤

You are a hero! I saw your movie many times and so glad for the miracle that you and John got out out of the rubble! God Bless you and your families.

What a man! And he's that because of his parents! ❤❤❤

Part of being a hero is not just what happened to you and how you dealt with that but how you have dealt with all the things that have happened in the years since and how you have reached out to others and consistently tried to help them. That's pretty heroic to me.

Dominick Pezzulo is the hero , he stayed when really he should have left to get help because he wasn't lifting heavy concrete wall off these guys.,

It's amazing to think about Will sitting there telling the story, while he is probably 100 yards from where that all happened.

Thank you for what you did and do everyday I’m still listening to your podcast when you said I’m skipping down the stairs I subscribed ❤

I loved hearing his story, truly inspiring!

Wow.......there are no words.

What a hero this man is 👏

I Actually Got His Book Today. It's Actually Helps Me Cope With Some Darkness In My Life & Helps Me Live My Life Normally

What an amazing man and true warrior.

We visited New York in 2007 and we had the honour of standing at the site of the WTC’s, looking up into the sky to follow the lights, imagining the buildings with the people inside was one of the saddest moments of my life, what a shocking story but so courageous ❤ To all of you that run towards danger as we run away, what can I say but thank you x

Thank you for sharing your painful story! I am so thankful to God that you were rescued, and with all your limbs intact too! You are a hero because you run to the dangerous situations to assist, rescue strangers! God bless you and your family! Mary in Tennessee

This guy was the perfect guest, he talks none stop lol he definitely had someone looking out for him 🙌🏼

Awesome awesome story. Glad I found your channel!

Really made me cry but anyway mr Jimeno is very handsome man

I remember seeing the movie I'm thankful he's telling his story to encourage others that are going through the same thing and to honor those that lost our lives on 911

Wow I listened to his whole story. Crazy

Wow! Oh my gosh what an incredible terrifying story. I remember seeing the movie. It is amazing to see the person behind the movie. I was horrified watching the movie but to hear his story. Wow! Thank you

@andrewevans5041

10 ай бұрын

I think him and John made cameos in the movie

I read his book and its a great read. He is a great inspiration for people dealing with pain or trauma, its been helpful in my own healing process. Thanks Will!

@hideem1

8 ай бұрын

Thank goodness. I saw comment after comment about “watching the movie” & I was discouraged. His book was a real work of soul & expression. The movie doesn’t do his story Justice at all.

"Follow somebody who knows what he's doing." Thanks, msn.

You don't hear many people talk about the actual body parts that were scattered around -- mostly from the airplanes and the people that were in the impact zones. I listened to a podcast where a woman that worked in the south tower was in the sky lobby halfway up the building and looked down at the foot of the north tower and said there was a lot of plane wreckage on fire and you could see manged legs and arms sticking out.

I stumbled on this video by chance as I’ve been binging on 9/11 videos as I always do every September. I start listening and suddenly realize that’s the same police officer I saw in World Trade Center movie a couple of days ago! ❤️ god bless you and John

@RayNotCharles

8 ай бұрын

Same here. I binge 9/11 interviews, docs, clips, all of it, every September 11th. This one is one of the ones that I’ve been fighting tears so hard. Hearing Will’s first hand account, especially after watching World Trade Center and knowing it’s apparently like 90% accurate, it’s absolutely heart breaking😭💔

@KsyuSmith

8 ай бұрын

@@RayNotCharles it really is. 22 years later, and here we are, always remembering.

I know about people on your job being family. I work in a hospital. I spend more time with my coworkers then with my family. We get upset with each other but we love/. like each other. Our families have no idea some of the stuff we been through COVID etc, I have complex trauma and it’s hard

This was an amazing story. I was enthralled. Every one of the men he mentions in this are worth remembering Also my ex husband was in the navy, right about the time he was. I wonder if they met.

I've never heard this story before, so glad you and your sargent survived. Sorry for the loss of your CO workers may they RIP.

@BlkMedusa

8 ай бұрын

There’s a movie with Nicholas cage about their story. It’s really good and it tells his story exactly. I think it’s called World Trade Center.

I would love to meet Will. He’s the exact definition of the word Hero. This man has a fantastic outlook on life. God bless him and his family. Thank you

You guys gotta try and get Joseph Pfeifer on the podcast, would attract millions

@andrewevans5041

10 ай бұрын

I can’t believe that all these years later that man still works for the FDNY

@djmastergroove946

9 ай бұрын

​@@andrewevans5041 he is such wonderful man. Their is so many 9/11 stories that hit hard. Like Will in this podcast. But Joseph Pfifeir always stuck with me. I think because he was one of the first on the scene with the French guy filming.

@raineyj560

9 ай бұрын

​@@andrewevans5041retired & came back, he is meant for the job!

Will, is awesome. I’m pretty familiar with his story and I’ll tell ya… the fight that man has is the kind of fight we can all hope we have.

Will your A Hero of 911 So Is John , 👮👮🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽

Amazing story, guy needs to be on jre

Wow. Not many people compare to my father but this good man does !! He’s really what a call an all around American man !!! There is a world before 9/11 and a world after 9/11

Who was the person hit by flying debris 2 blocks away from the WTC, being attended by the FDNY Ambulance, that Will mentions seeing while still on the bus near West Broadway?

@raineyj560

9 ай бұрын

On one of the docs, u see a black man on a stretcher but I didn't see blood but his head was wrapped & they were shielding him sorta

@KaskadiaJackassWatch

9 ай бұрын

@@raineyj560 Do you know what he was hit by? Wonder how public records were that day for ambulance services.

@MoparGuy1625

20 күн бұрын

@@KaskadiaJackassWatchno reports are public. That’s a hipaa violation

The Triangle if Life has been pooh poohed so many times... yet, many who were saved, were jammed into a tiny area, close to a significant part of the building...where other structures become part of a scaffold over you... Im in a Prolific Earthquake Zone, and when we start shaking i look for a strongish structure, that i can shelter beside and hope it remains stable.... Will lived through hell on earth, and im pleased he decided (as a Catholic) that he could make a choice as to which route his death may take.... Some were so upset about "jumpers" not getting to consecrated ground, when they passed I love Wills faith...and the jumpers survivor's would be well placed in reading Wills books.. 💞✌️🙏

how did he manage to survive a building falling on him??

@raineyj560

9 ай бұрын

Lol he told u

Me me me ! I watched two minutes 😮

You cannot outrun your past Even if you didnt set it in motion, some event It will.always catch up to you You. Have. To. Face. It.

The movie "World Trade Center" which came out in 2006, is damn near pretty much 100% accurate. Cuz what Will is saying here in this podcast, just about all of it is in the movie. The director of the movie really did his research on this group of officers Now that he also says he saw jesus, then tells us all, HEAVEN IS REAL.

What French documentary is he talking about??

@mattym2542

9 ай бұрын

It's the naudet brothers documentary

@mattym2542

9 ай бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/kX2rj5Obf7S0eaQ.html

@MoparGuy1625

20 күн бұрын

9/11

Will is brave to be there also I would be super not ok

The bald dude on the right looks like the Kevin James guy

Paused the video very near the end about survivors guilt. I checked the time on my iPad and I’m not making this up. It’s kind of fucking weird to me the time 9:11 PM. That is happened to me so much while watching these videos about 9/11 which I have Everly remember because I was in ninth grade I was old enough to remember it’s just weird to me I don’t get it.

Bld 7 was "Pulled."

29:50

52:33-54:33: Great testimony Officer Jimeno on calling out to God in your time of need. Jesus was there willing to give you that "living water" so you will never thirst again: From the Holy Bible: Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” “But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?” Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:7‭-‬14 NLT Be well and be at peace.

What this guy did besides be concerned by himself? How could he forget the Sargent in the most important moment? Also the "part woman", the other two policeman that didn't die right away...This guy is s c a m p then and now, still is and he will be.

I don't think these two are hero's ,sorry they shamed and forced the Dominick Pezzulo who survived the first collapse to stay with them instead of trying to go get help like he wantedto , sorry these two were under heavy concrete that no man could do it alone and both needed machinery to get them out as what happen after the second tower collapsed and they were rescued and it took many hours to free them using that machinery, will jimeno is by far the worse he uses 9/11 to profit off of like the movie and people call him a hero BUT HE'S NOT and from what i hear Dominick Pezzulo's family never got anything. Dominick Pezzulo is the real hero staying against better judgment with little kids tryin to free these two when he knew it was impossible for 1 man to lift heavy concrete and he subsequently died after the second tower collapsed .

@johnbutton6148

24 күн бұрын

You have to remember what they all did, before the buildings collapsed. They risked their lives to get people out. They are all heroes.

"When somebody shows you whom they are, believe them" That he had forgotten the Sargent, I don't need to see more even though this wasn't his only act of huge EGO.

I'm sorry but I have to say this: You people need to stop acting like USA is the only country in the world who has freedom. 90% of other countries have freedom too. You are not the only ones.

35:28 and 43:17 he heard a what before the collapse of both towers? Just sayin...

Shout-out to Will. I lived in Hackensack aka The Sack for 10 years 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾