Remembering 9/11 - with Twin Towers Survivor Brian Clark (S. 2, Ep. 3)

If you’re listening to this podcast, I'm pretty sure you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing on September 11, 2001. 9/11 - The day that not just the United States, but the entire world was changed forever.

Brian Clark had as close as an encounter as one could have on the historical day of September 11, 2001. He was on the 84th floor of the South tower of the World Trade Center when it was hit by an airplane in what would be known as the worst terror attack on U.S. soil.

He was one of the lucky ones that day, one of only 18 people to escape from within or above where the plane struck.

Brian is here to share his experience from that day, 23 years later. He walks us through the events on the day leading up to the attack, what he thought when the first tower was hit and when he knew that this was an act of terror and not an accident.

Brian shares the choices and decisions he had to make that followed his tower being hit that led him safely down 84 flights of stairs and also the mysterious new found friend he would find along the way

What an honor and privilege it was to sit down with Brian and hear his story and be able to now share will all of you.

[summergarcia]

I’ve seen many interviews with Brian in the past, but something about this one felt comforting. Thank you!

[rachelpeters]

Oh man, I’ve seen so many interviews with Brian. Watching him get older hurts so much and is such a testament to how much time has passed since that day. He’s still as eloquent as ever and his story of survival and saving Stanely is incredible

[ONLYinANTARCTICA]

I’m a Christian and I truly believe God intervenes in moments like these. I remember in my early thirties I was depressed and overwhelmed of all the pressures in life. I didn’t know what to do so I did what Christ did when he was overwhelmed during His ministry…He prayed to His Father. So, I started getting up each morning around 5:30 am to 6:00 am. Sang two or three Christian songs and prayed my heart out to God. I did this for 2 or 3 years consistently. For a while I thought my prayers were going no where until I eventually heard something saying ‘Everything is going to be ok. Your problems will subside. For now try to help others in need in this world” I was taken a back but after 16 years I see my troubles have subsided and I think I have helped others where I could. I’ve learnt as a Christian that it is not about me but what God wants as he sees the bigger picture. If you leave it to Him, He will look after you. I hope this gives someone reading this some hope in Christ. Do what Christ did and see what happens in your life. He is there listening when you pray each time. Guarantee!

[Jimimar]

Don’t ever remove this I love listening to Brian’s story so much

[Meg]

The amount of people who felt and heard things, being guided by unseen forces is beautiful to me

[cps]

"In an objective, not a subjective mode." This man is a hero, on so many levels. He deserves every medal of valor for what he did, how he was composed. God bless you, Brian.

[OzzyInSpace]

A memorial service, I attended years ago, had the title "You can't remember what you haven't heard" - It's SO important that these stories continue to be shared. There is an entire generation that never experienced this moment in history, and have only these stories to learn from. Thank you for continuing to share your experience all these years, Brian! God Speed

[EKL-quih]

I've listened to many of Brian's interviews. What a wonderful speaker - humble, charismatic.

[tierrajordan]

I just rewatched one of his talks to a school here on YouTube yesterday. I rewatch it every year, it's such a miracle story. I decided to post it on my instagram yesterday and had a few people reach out to me thanking me for posting it and that they never heard this story before. Really excited to listen to this one! I can hear him talk about this over and over. So inspiring!!

[JTM]

When he was describing how the south tower swayed after it was hit and he had that feeling come over him “Brian, you’re going to be alright” .. that was God assuring him he was watching over him and that he was going to be a witness to that tragedy .. gives me chills

[Joe-wj]

Brilliant interviewer. Thank you Brian. I've seen your story before and this is the most emotional. God rest the victims. Joe in Glasgow Scotland UK ❤️.

[jossey]

I was born in 02 so I wasn’t alive yet, but I’ve been learning and watching so many different videos about 9/11, Brian’s & Stanley’s story is always so impacting and I will continue to watch all different survivors stories since everyone’s is different 🥺💙

[dorothydrake]

Keep telling your story. We need to be reminded, and history needs to be preserved.

[jessicagilmore]

This was the best interview of him telling his story. I have always enjoyed listening to him tell his story. He seems like a very interesting man and very humble.

[emilyrickey]

I’m so glad I watched this. I loved Brian’s story in ‘9/11: One Day in America’ and seeing this and getting the broader story is very healing. I’ll have to look out for the flashlight when I go to the museum. ❤

[HotInTexas]

It's hard to believe it has been 23 years since that day. I remember like it was yesterday and I wasn't even in NYC when it happened. That day forever changed my life and feeling safe in the world.

[amywhite]

Thank you for this. Brian and Stanley's story as well as Captain J. Jonas and his team's story have always been my favorite of that awful day. They all prove that God is real. Because he was with all of them that day. Now I'm very late but i saw this and had to watch it. 💞

[bstsings]

I ve followed Brian Clarks story for 23 years and everytime I hear it I am more convinced that he has been touched by the hand of is an ordinary man living a simple life and he was called to speak for so many who did not make it out that horrible day...and Stanley is Sancho Panza...a trusted partner...and so much more

[TalkMeNice]

So remarkable how he took on his safety role almost immediately even though he had no idea what was going on. This is the first time I heard of Brian’s story; thank you for sharing it.

[benjaminniemczyk]

Brian's story is one of the most incredible and enduring from that awful day. I never tire hearing him speak. What is tiring is the host making all sort of sounds during the interview, her voice so close to the mic that all those aberrations are front and center. Let the guest speak without interruption.