'I didn't realize he was saying goodbye': Wife of 9/11 victim recalls their last conversation

Twenty years ago, Kimmy Chedel received a call from her husband, Frank Doyle, who was inside the World Trade Center, on the 87th floor of the south tower. She says what happened that day is etched in her soul.

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[SunsetOwO]

“Tell the kids every day for the rest of their lives i love them”
That actually made cry

[andersondawn]

It’s heartbreaking seeing the photos of him. 20 years on his daughters have grown up and his wife has aged, but he’s frozen in time.

[Palkiana]

That he wasn't concerned about himself at all, he just wanted to comfort his wife and kids was so beautiful. RIP Frank Doyle

[jimbobshambles]

For Frank to remain cool and collected under such incredible stress tells me he was a strong man. May he rest in peace along with the other victims.🙏

[tp]

So upsetting the second tower wasn't immediate evacuated.

[ITZ_TOCA_STITCH]

What a horrible realization that he knew it was probably the last time he would talk to his wife. God bless y’all I am so sorry.

[patsyknight]

22 years later, this day still breaks my heart.😢

[shmo]

OMG this is horrible!! They told them to stay in the tower. If they wouldn't have said that a lot of these people would still be alive today. Heartbreaking!!

[hrae]

The daughter looks like her father. I hope she takes comfort on knowing that her father will always be with her.

[rachelwilliams]

I don’t know how she’s keeping her composure. I don’t even know him and I’m crying 😢

[samiyakhan]

She’s really a good woman and has raised her children well. She was sincere to his last wish. And the fact that she’s continued to do great for others in the world in his name after what happened to him is so beautiful. He looks like he was a wonderful man and both mother and daughter have truly honoured him. Great example for others.

[ypelmus]

I lost my father just after turning 3. He was a firefighter. I feel the same as Zoe. I remember the loss, the immediate aftermath, and missing him, but I am uncertain whether other things that feel like memories are truly memories or more based on stories people have told us about him, photos I have seen, etc.

[baby.dabs]

He was so courageous, even in his last moments he was trying to save as many as he could

[sandyangel]

Looks like she did a good job with his daughter. He would be proud. God bless you

[ruffymaru]

This really touches me as a father. I love my daughter and I know for a fact that if I could left a last message I would tell exactly what Frank said: "Don't let her forget how I love her".

[patkeenan]

20 years. It seems like yesterday
No matter how many times I watch something like this it still chills me to the bone

[dmun]

Reporter was getting kinda emotional after kimmy told the story about franks last calls, you don’t really see that from news reporters and it just shows how much this still effects people even after 20 years.

[edwardheart]

We love you
Africa will never forget your husband
Frank, We are grateful for the legacy your family is doing in your honor for Africa.
From Liberia, with appreciation

[txfiunn]

How those in charge of tower 2 didn’t call for an immediate evacuation is mind boggling

[wms]

Cried for this man and wife, and their family. Prayers for all the victims. God will reunite you all again. I'm so sorry for your loss and pain.