9/11 Stories: Former FDNY Tim Brown
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- Tim Brown is a 20 year, highly decorated FDNY’er. On September 11th, he came close to death not once, not twice, but several times. Just one different turn or staying a moment longer in a spot would surely have left him among the 343 New York City firefighters to die that day. More than a few were his close friends, whom he saw for the last time that day. Tim says he know why he was spared: to tell their stories, to be the voice that his friends don’t have. He says, “The greatest love is giving your life for someone you didn’t know”.
On September 11th, Tim was a supervisor for Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s Office Of Emergency Management. The department was comprised of top NYC firefighters and police officers, along with representatives from The NYC Health Department and the NYC Department of Environmental office. Just 5 years old, the department was tasked with organizing an efficient city response to emergencies. Never could anyone in the department ever predict their impeccable training would be a lifesaver, not once, but twice in a single day in a twin attack.
Just before 9 A.M., Tim Brown was going through his early morning routine at 7 World Trade Center, reading all the New York City newspapers as he ate his cheerios in the cafeteria. Suddenly, the power went out. After 5 seconds, it returned. Brown knew the emergency generator kicked in. Across the room, those sitting by the window saw something hit #1 World Trade Center, the North Tower. Tim Brown’s training kicked in. His 9/11 story is unimaginable, at one point holding on to a column, surviving the dust cloud of the collapsed South Tower that was so strong, it lifted his legs into the air.
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That elevator falling 70 FLOORS and the people burning inside, is so horrific I can't imagine, I just can't 😞
He did an amazing job honoring his friends by describing their character, brings them to life
He did it so beautifully ♡
@@jenniewren7863 They deserve justice. They won't get it from government or the MSM.
@@thomashall6211 ip
"I know why I was meant to live... and that is to have a voice that my friends don't have." Damn... thank you.
I was at work (dialysis), just finished getting 1st shift on. Turned on the tv for our patients, and withnessed the first plane. I woke up two gentlemen patients to watch. I honestly thought "drunk pilot." Then witnessed all the rest. I still 22 years later remember vividly all of it. I read and watch EVERYTHING! My heart breaks to know what all those people went through. Even 22 years later. Tim Brown, Pasqual and Welles are the stories that have stayed in my memories. Bless you all!
Next time I'm in a collapsing building, I'll find a vertical column. Thanks to Tim Brown. No one else has given any advice as good as that
This interview is absolutely exceptional. What a man. His descriptions make me know the heroes we lost.
I was on 74th floor tower 2 when the second plane hit. Finally got out very late. This is an incredible account, so real and close to my experience. I think I saw both Chief Burns at the bottom of B in tower 2. Bigger than life! And possibly Calvin in the street level lobby. Talked with Fire Marshall Ronald Bucca on 60. Yes Tim, each responder KNEW it. It was in there in there eyes and voice. So appreciate this account. You were one of the very best that day and a very good person. Thank you!!!
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You should be interviewed. It’s all history that must be recorded- every single experience. I was a volunteer nurse the next day at the site- nobody to save. That was tragic for me too.
Just happened to make a profile up. To put this did I think your full of it. 🇬🇧
Truly hilarious! Thanks for the laugh 😂!
Glad you're still with us. God had a plan for you!
@@theopinionisthighqualityopinio what’s funny ?
Never let the memory of 9/11 be diluted, denigrated, twisted, manipulated, dismissed or destroyed.
Never.
I won’t…
And never let yourself question where some witness accounts and hard core facts have disappeared.
It really happened I will never forget and I can not believe there are people out there that say this wasn’t real , or our government did this ! Or can not believe that fire 🔥 that was up to 2000 degrees could not bring down the towers . That is just ridiculous and for those that call it that you bring more grief to all those who were there that day the ones that made out alive and those who perished , your calling them Liars that truely is a shame on You !!! So just stop it Please!
@@ak-488 Your silly conspiracy theories have failed. Give it up and quit disrespecting those who died that day.
Sadly I asked a 21 year old what they new about 9-11... she had absolutely no idea what it was and said history class in school never taught about it as well
I am never too busy to listen to what these people went through, God bless the victims, the survivors and their families. Always in my heart and prayers, I think of them often and pray for their comfort. ❤️🙏💪
I'm the 100th like for your beautiful comment, which no doubt has touched many hearts. RIP all the innocent lives lost that day, people who were just going about their every day lives and the bravery and sacrifice of the FDNY, NY Police, EMTs and all first responders. God bless America, much love and respect from Melbourne, Australia 🙏 ❤
God is with you
I totally agree with your comment more that I can say. THANK YOU!! These men are the true heroes of 9/11. Tim Brown, if you see this, thank you for sharing your story with all of use. Wishing you happiness and peace. Thank you for all you have done.
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If you really cared you would be asking far more questions. These victims deserve much better. We should never just accept the government version of this self serving tragedy. 911 was an inside job. I defy anyone to debate me on this.
WTC 7 the smoking gun.
First responders truly are Angels in disguise. I'm sorry for all the losses you have experienced as a direct result from that horrible day. 🙏🙏🙏
This is the second interview I’ve watched with Tim and I can’t stop myself from crying… everyday I am so thankful that my uncle, an NYPD Sergeant at the time, made it home that day… he can’t talk about it still and I can’t bear to ask him, knowing what he must have seen that day…. Tim Brown, you are an angel and i thank you so much for your service this day and everyday 💕💕💕
"So there are obviously two sides to your story - one that lived it and one that just wants to know. I'm atheist but I pray to whatever gods out there might be listening that your uncle will someday be able to share his story. I was only a measly freshman in high school at the time and while I can't speak for you, everybody alive in our country 20 years ago was affected by this. My parents saw JFK's assassination "live" and remember their stories. We all experienced this in such a way that every story is sacred. Every one of our individual experiences with this has shaped the past 20 years of American history that I hope will never be repeated. Your uncle has every right to keep those experiences to himself, his story deserves to be heard. So much changed that day that every voice silenced needs to be heard and preserved in the annals of time so that we may never have to experience it ever again.
Thank you for your family’s service
We in England felt closer to the people of America than ever that day. It's easy for individuals to be cynical about the 'Special Relationship', but i would sooner have the USA on my side than anyone else. God Bless.
@@jamesadams6009 911 was an inside job with the worst cover up in history. You can fool some of the people some of the time, buy living in constant denial will not serve you. This was an inside job. It could not have happened without the full compliance of those in power. 19 men with box cutters being lead by a man living in a cave on dialysis.. Not even Marvel could pull that off. These victims (millions) deserve answers. Who and why? False flags are behind every conflict now. Who better at it then the JUSA.
That’s the ones that don’t have a story
Oh my word, this has been the most gut wrenching personal story I believe I've ever heard. You could see in his eyes, and his face, when he would look to the right, as he remembered, he saw everything in technicolor, replayed like a movie of 9/11. God Bless you Sir. I am so sorry for all of your loss
Tim Brown was one of my instructors in Probie school in 1988 very knowledgeable firefighter very helpful all around great guy
How could he have been an instructor in 1988 he’s not that old
@@joemazza2583 he was ,he looks young I believe he was in the Bronx then .i had him for ladders and live burns thanks brother now I feel old . Stay safe .
@@mmddmm553 he joined the FDNY in 1984, he became an instructor after 4 years on the job? If that’s the case he’s the best firefighter alive or he knows people high up in the ranks that’s crazy
The way he describes his friends is beautiful.
What a powerful statement...."love is giving your life for someone you don't know".
I was thinking 1/2 through this interview- this man survived all this to be the designated historical memory- there is always that one person who truly witnesses all aspects of a world changing event… then Boom he says God let him live to tell the tale for all to know. His words convey so much- and yet even words fall short of what really happened to him. I’m so grateful he (and other survivors) are brave enough to teach us. My heart is bursting with love for these people- even 20 years later we are all learning and evolving from there testimonies.
Well said
You have told us about your friends so well, very articulately. I’m so sorry for your profound losses.
They sound like amazing people, so loyal and brave, real heroes, such a huge loss.
The part about him kissing his pal is pure gold. I'm bawling my eyes out. What legends ♡
watch the documentary Still Riding.Captain Terry Patton features in that documentary.
I was living in NYC on that day...my undying respect and gratitude goes out to every member of the FDNY and every first responder who ran towards the twin towers that day.
I met Ray Downie at the Oklahoma City bombing just outside the building. The true concern and comfort he gave to others standing there while you could clearly see the pain in his own face was something I never forgot. For him to later lose his life on 9/11 was something unthinkable at the time. RIP sir, you are truly not forgotten. He was an extraordinary human being.
First responders are super human they Do there craft with a intensity I’ll never know. So much respect for these men and women. Thank you 🙏🇺🇸
I am mesmerized by Tim Brown’s talk.. These people went through a war that day, they saw things only seen in a war. They are indeed angels and heroes. Thank you Tim Brown and Mike Lynch for your service.
Yeah,it's pretty much like a soldier witnessing the attack on Pearl Harbor.
For some people, even the word "hero" isn't big enough to express how selfless, special, and filled with absolute love they truly are. This man and those men exemplify that as the truest examples of all those superman qualities. Thank you to the unsung heroes. The ones that comfort you as they begin trying to put you back together again.
❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤
It’s amazing how NOT 1 of these heroes accept the word
Rescue the Rescuers, just heart breaking..
It is touching how Tim talks about his friends, it really humanizes the people and keep their memory alive. Thank you for sharing your story and for being such a great narrator.
i grew up in NY. i was in NY on Sept. 11th. it's taken 22 years for me to finally be able to watch these stories without it causing me extreme anxiety and stress. now i'm binge watching as many as i can find to finally build the complete story from as many points of view as possible. i'm creating layers like an onion of all the different things that were going on simultaneously that day. from the air traffic controllers, the police and fire, the people running from the scene or trapped in the rubble. but in the picture in my head of all the horrific, brave, heroic, tragic things that happened that day...the one that i now will never forget, is the image of two NYC firefighters kissing on the lips at the base of tower one as the chaos was happening. 😘😚🧑🚒🧑🚒 epic
He survived to tell the stories of all the brave. Firemen, policemen, paramedics, office workers, all. The saving angels were mortal that day.
As a retired chaplain of the EMS in my city, I salute you and yours sir. God bless you 🤝👏👏👏✝️
RIP Orio Palmer and all who we lost that day and continue to lose ❤
I’ll NEVER forget his story!!! How he ran marathons & was able to run up the tower & get to the impact point as fast as he did.
I'll never forget Orio. And the fire fighters, and police.
@@deniserossiter1059 don't forget about Ladder 15 led by Lt. Joseph G Leavey also made it to the 78th floor skylobby approximately 9:55am via B stairwell. He then radioed to Chief Orio Palmer that they were trapped they had to put the fire out to get to him.
There are people who watch as history unfolds, and there are those who are part of history, and those who are part of how history is unfolds. This man is all 3. Thank you sir.
My heart goes out to each and every family member who lost a loved one on that horrific day, I will NEVER forget you!
R.I.P to the almost 3000 who went to heaven that day 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼
Most of us watching remember exactly where we were when we found out. Can’t even imagine being there. You’re all in my hearts and prayers.
Yes. And it’s important that we all share those stories
So even on a random Monday in July 22 years later I can not get enough of learning about people 's experiences on 9/11. My god, he and his friend are the essence of bravery. His friend was a paramedic as well so all he did was save people...he is literally an angel on earth. I love the greeting Tim and his friend shared every time they saw each other. It bought tears to my eyes and made me laugh at the same time. I have been absolutely fascinated by 9/11..Its is the ultimate study of the human condition on so many levels..I have seen pretty much every documentary every made and watch countless interviews. Partly because my Mom was working in the city blocks away and she would take the path to WTC and arrive 7:30am. The feel of not knowing and then the relief when she finally got through to call with her beautiful calming voice to say she was ok was unforgettable. And I think its my need to wrap my mind around this incredibly surreal event that I have this insatiable need to learn everything I can about it.
God bless this guy 💙Tim is a hero
I cried listening to your stories.
No words to express my feelings.
Thank you for sharing and God bless you!
Tim is incredible, thank you so much for sharing your testimony. It is beautiful to hear the relationship these brave men had in the darkest of moments
I'm so happy that the Internet exists to document all of the survivors' stories so that future generations can look back on this and actually see and hear what that day did to people. This was awful. But also history. It details the best of humanity during unbelievable circumstances. And all of these brave men who gave their lives deserve to be acknowledged by having their last heroic acts told for posterity. I salute Mr. Brown for unflinchingly recollecting the details and for bringing to life the characters of his fallen friends for us to know.
The most heart wrenching part of all the 9/11 videos is hearing all the whistles of fire fighters who were killed… It’s awful to listen to them.
I wasn't there. It didn't happen to me. However, I remember it like yesterday. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that morning. I will always remember to never forget.
To all the firemen who lost their lives trying to save others, you will always be remembered as selfless hero’s. You were all so brave and strong. And to the firefighters out there who risk their own lives to save others, you are so brave and inspiring. Thank you all.
These interviews are good. It’s therapy for survivors.
I've had the honor of meeting you once or twice. I am a student of 9/11, too, and you taught me a lot that I did not know today. Sending Reiki healing and love...
Thank you for allowing us to listen. This means a lot, I will hold them in my heart. Thank you to all who risked their lives to respond and may those who didn’t make it be in peace and their families and loved ones have strength to endure.
Never forget ! Fight for the truth. Respect to all those heroic men .
Thank you for uploading, archiving these first hand accounts to yt and for your very handy playlist. You do great work. These brave people one and all have been immortalised through their contributions.
Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to your friends, all of the first responders, and the civilians who helped each other that day!
Thank you Tim for sharing with the world.
I am very thankful to be able to hear these stories. There is so much useless and ignorant material on these platforms and this is amazing and inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories with us ..even if most are sad beyond belief they need to be told...and who better to tell them than those who experienced it. Also thank you to the firefighters, EMS, police, etc who responded that day. Even though you have heard it repeatedly now, you are heros and will always be forever loved and appreciated.
RIP to all those firemen who in eyes of extreme danger did their duty to save others. They will always be remembered as heroes and may we never forget their ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for uploading these stories and keeping the memories alive. And thank you who lived through it to be the light of good in the evil that happened that day. It's good to hear it how it was no matter how heartbreaking without the media circus. I hope you all who survived can still lead a good life and that the memories won't take this from you as well. Greetings from Germany
Perfect comment.
Tim Brown! My humble words.. love, respect, honor and especially my deepest condolences to you for your dearests friends loss and especially to their families. I’ll never forget the way you called the group of firefighters bumblebees, that’s a new respect I’ll carry. 🐝 God Bless you and God Bless to all the Heroes and victims of that day I WILL NEVER FORGET!! Love and beyond Respect from Ohio!! ❤️❤️
These are the courageous men and women and survivors who did everything to save others. Only they know what it was like to face difficult situations. And people from all walks of life came together to help one another.
First lot of stories I have found… I will listen to them all as we enter the 20th anniversary… these stories and the detail so touching and just get me… God Bless America…
It's absolutely amazing that you are alive to tell this tale! Miraculous! It would appear you were definitely meant to survive. The fact that you weren't even injured is incredible. Your training must have been excellent, for you to have the presence of mind to recall about what to do in such an emergency. You didn't say how many of those who followed you, also managed to survive. I think God chose you to tell the things you said in this interview.
This is a love story, thank you sir for sharing the love you had for your friends and the love that was poured out to total strangers!!! There is no greater LOVE than this, than a man should lay down his life for his friend's! That what Jesus Christ did for us while we were yet still sinners and that expression of his love lived inside all of these people who gave their live's so freely that day! God Bless You Sur GREAT is your LOVE
If you want someone to have your back have this guy Tim, he talks so passionately about his friends, his colleagues you can't go wrong with a friend like him ❤ true hero and i'm sorry you lost so many friends that day 😥 may they all be at peace 🌈.
This man I think so far is the most detailed story teller out of any of the victims that said maybe 1 minute of story thanks to the media shortening it. There need to be more of these, long detailed stories. Also we need to hear what people literally went through with the payouts, day by day phone calls and in-person, therapy of any sort done. Any and all information helps us all more understand what happened that day and following months and years.
Very detailed and insightful account. He speaks and looks like a university professor : )
As a Retired Firefighter from Holyoke MA. I’m so humbled and grateful for the sacrifices of the first responders and altruistic civilians that gave everything for US that day
@Aaron Lewis next time you’re home. I want to buy you a beer at Theodores! Let me know
@Aaron Lewis good BBQ! Hey Aaron, seriously, Springfield and surrounding towns don’t have much to be proud of these days. You, however, have made a lot of my friends feel so proud by using your gift to tell the world how true Americans feel that I really feel indebted to you. Thank you so very much for that.
I’m from Chicopee!
I’ve watched about 6 or 7 of these stories so far and this one is the best told, most intense, and just awesome in the worst of ways and I watched the Jimeno and Strauss ones thats got a movie made of it. I would much rather have seen this guys movie. Thanks for sharing Tim.
Thank you for sharing your experience from that horrific day. Your words keep their memory alive.
Thank you so much Tim for sharing not only your memory but the memories of so many others, such a precious tribute of love for them. Today is 9-11-2021 and I am so glad to have found your video today, it brought great comfort to me. Thank you, God bless you.
Yes, thank you, Shelli. You're a gem for doing these interviews!! For many people it's taken this many years to look back and see what happened find these extraordinary stories. It was just too painful for about the first 20 years. And now all the love is coming to the surface. Wow!!!
I pray for those who were directly affected that day, to be filled with the peace of Christ. And for the rest of us, to choose peace in our own attitudes and actions, every day of our lives.
Amazing. So Sad, such Brave Hero’s. Unbelievable. Thank you Tim Brown
Tim, your ordeal was nothing less than amazing! No words can possibly express how deeply your video has affected me. It amazes me to no end how people like you survived. I will never understand how a bunch of people could hate us so much, to fly jets into buildings and kill so many innocent people. God bless you, Tim!
Their families got killed in the endless wars American fought against their countries. Without any reason
Forget about planes flying into buildings. What about Americans killing each other merely because of the color of their skin
@@lilabraun6919 ..... agreed
Thank you for sharing your story❤️
God bless you Tim and Fire/Rescue/Paramedics/Police and all who served that horrible day..survivors and those who never made it out..
A lovely elogy for your friends, I am glad you survived to remember them. God bless
This man is a true professional through and through..To be so articulate and detailed even after such trauma should be rewarded for his bravery..😮
That was such an incredible story! I was so engrossed, listening.
Thank you for knowing and living your purpose 🙏🏽
Not many do.
Im so sorry you had to experience this horrible incident.
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.
185 mph wind is an ef4 tornado. That’s insane.
He has a lot of “best friends” 💕. He seems like a wonderful and wise man
Many aren’t lucky to even have 1. This man has thousands
Amazing. Hope he finds Peace. Great recall of events. Thank you for posting for us who ACTUALLY CARE! From France with Love
I don’t know why how how this ended up in my recommended videos, but I am so glad I watched this. Hats off to you sir, what a story, probably the most in-depth retelling of a 9/11 story I’ve ever heard.
Tears in my eyes watching this
The amount of courage it takes to do what these brave men & women did on that day is truly unimaginable ❤️🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your story, I can visualize it as your speaking, much love ❤️
Its interesting after watching dozens of these stories, that each one had a chance meeting with people they knew from previous jobs or service duties.
Much so much respect for you sir and all your comrades! I do believe you are here here to tell the story. and much more.
You are loved, Sir!
I just saw a video today where 13 of the sons and daughters who's fathers lost their lives, graduated into the NYPD, in one ceremony. There are others who also became New York fire fighters. But this one had 13.
Eating my Cheerios just sounds so cute
Thank you for sharing.
Your Brother in Blue.🇺🇸
What an incredible story. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world. Respect and love for you and your brothers, both the survivors and those we will see again one day. ❤️🇺🇸
Thanks For Telling Your Story
You explained this so well. God bless you!
What an amazing story
Thank you for your story 🙏
What an amazing human Tim is I’ve watched a few videos of him telling his story he is so captivating I can’t even begin to imaging what everyone involved went through. Everybody should listen to these stories incredibly brave human beings x
Much respect to you brother. RIP to all of those we lost that horrible day.
What a moving testimony.
Thank you for sharing your experiences that day. I know it's not easy to do as a PTSD survivor, but recording history is very important. God bless.
Well
Quite an extraordinary piece of broadcasting
Thank you
Thank you for your voice telling the store of your brothers and sisters!
This guy is everything a man should be. The way he remembers his fellow brothers and reminds everyone who and what they are and were. On top of the fact that he handled the division that came about after that awful day with fortitude and logic. He is a hero and the true essence of what it means to be a New Yorker from New York. The title hero almost doesn't even cut it. I hope he knows how much he's appreciated and the families of his fallen friends are fortunate to have him here. Reminding and sharing what we all must and will not ever forget. Thank you, Mr. Brown.
I would love to just shake this mans hand and say thank you .
THANK you for share this amazing stories and im cried for th e re reality at this historic time ..Pray for there families.
Thank you for doing this video god bless you and your family and bumblebees x