If I knew my wife was inside, maybe I would have done the same thing.

214

They found my partner in the spring of 2002. I was off duty when they called to tell me, ... … That was one of the saddest moments of my life, when I carried my partner's body out of the rubble.

169

But you can't let this beat you. The world didn't stop when Sept. 11 happened. I had to go to work the next day.

163

That was one of the saddest moments of my life when I carried him out. Carlos was a hero, my mentor and a friend.

145

I'm still afraid to fly.

131

The best part is looking at the rocks and sand. I like imagining myself on vacation.

125

I thought I was gunna die. As soon as the towers were coming down, I thought that was it. Someone upstairs was watching out for me, and that's why I'm here today.

118

I had no idea who the terrorists were ... what a terrorist was.

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