This hits home so hard….my father was supposed to be on the 78th floor of the 2nd tower and was on his way but got a call from his client and asked to push back his appointment. He got there and watched the plane fly into the building. Your opening line about the weather and the sky is the exact way he described it and hearing you say it gave me chills….I always said God was looking out for my daddy that day. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
Wow, i saw that this video was an hour long and said “whoa i’ll watch a few minutes” but he was so captivating that I ended up watching the whole thing. So glad i did
I was a rescue nurse there on 9/12. I stayed all day across the street in the highschool waiting for victims. There were none. The most horrible feeling ever; either you walked out or you died with very few exceptions. He said that right.
Inspirational message. The last 5 minutes I got the message. Be the light in another’s life. Make one change in your life, for 30 days and then it’s a habit. I’m going to take 10 minutes each morning to read a scripture thereby making a difference in my life. I’m starting my journey to a better spiritual life and living the Word.
Interesting that he said he couldn't find the stairs. We were in the same predicament on our floor. We ran out the office into the hallway, and didnt know where the stairs were. The door swung open, and a guy from Port Authority yelled, "Take the stairs! Dont take the elevator!" 🙏🏽
I have literally been binge watching these videos like it just happen yesterday. Each year for the month of September I make sure I never forget by watching survivor stories...stories of family members who loss a loved one. I make sure that September of every year is NEVER forgotten! I make sure I put in my children now that..9/11 is a day the USA stood still in time. Each year I learn a great amount of information than I learned a year before. Rest Peacefully for all the souls we lost...and prayers for all of the survivors and family members left behind! We will never forget you💙🥺
Every 3 months most big companies have fire drills and they make employees walk down the stairs. No one is allowed to not participate and if you ignore the drill and keep working you will get yelled at by fire wardens. The younger employees don’t understand why it’s taken so seriously and why the drills are so frequent. Never forget.
I’m not sure who you are- but this had an impact on me. I named my son Ari. He turned 1 this July. It was also a family name but this made our decision a no brainer! Thank you sir for your compelling story, a true man and hero.
Ari, your story and subsequent message were powerful! I am Catholic, and I will join you to be a light of this world. Love transcends religions and race. Thank you for sharing your story ❤
This is an incredible experience listening to this man.. I skipped this video 2-3 times as it was too long. But once i clicked on it, I didn't stop until he finished. It was a emotional roller coaster. I cried at the end when he finished with that ' God's whisper or the brick' God bless him. And God bless all those who suffered the pain of that dark day. I can feel it here 1000s of miles away in India.
An amazing story - still hits me! The man with the voice who told you to go to the stairs was a man called Welles. I’ve just watched another video of him ‘the man with the red bandana’. Unfortunately he didn’t make it, but managed to save lots of people.
i’ve watched dozens of stories from 9/11 and this is one of the craziest. blows my mind. ari is an amazing storyteller with an amazing story. god bless him.
I figured I would end up scrolling through this or not watching the whole thing, instead I hung on to every word of the entire video. What an impactful story and a great storyteller.
That was awesome. Got me thinking how lucky I have been, how ungrateful I have been and how grateful I will be after listening to this. If this doesn’t humble people… NOTHING WILL! God bless America! ❤
I’m speechless having watched this. All the small miracles that came together for Ari to survive 9/11. It only takes one person to make a change. The effect is limitless. ❤
This is an amazing story with a good message. I was running late to work that day and normally would be strolling in to get my coffee at World Trade Center very early. Thank god I was overworked the day before and was tired from doing homework with my daughter the night before. It was not my time, was grateful I was running late cause I would’ve been there. My coworker called me, she was early that day she would start meeting and never heard from her again. My mom was one of the ones who walked that long walk uptown. It was nerve wrecking I wasn’t there and couldn’t get hold of her. A Good Samaritan gave her a ride up after 4 plus hours of walking. It was night time beginning. Heard a loud knock on side of my building in window it was my mom thank God.
Although I am agnostic, there is great value in what he is saying. We need it then and I believe we still do, a moral correction in this country. We have to stop thinking about ourselves and help each other.
Literally crying after watching this. Just got down on my knees and prayed to God for many things. This is so beautiful and needs to be told and remembered for all time. God bless you Ari 💗
Like what he said about the lady who almost got him fired and how he still helped. I like to believe in such a situation, I would help even my worst of enemies & hope they would help me. Humanity? Morality? You can’t leave others behind ❤
I'm so glad I listened to the end. I stumbled across this looking for nothing in particular. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I lost my entire family (siblings, parents,aunt', grandparents) within a short time. In short there is never enough time to grieve & carry on. I responded to this with a negative habit that almost killed me. And I was given a second chance. And another. I knew what the brick was for but I ignored it. I sat in the "dark" and I still am. Until today. The is sun shining and I get it. "What am I going to do with my second chance?" I'm going to live and light as many candles as I can. I don't know your name but it want to to thank you for lighting mine. Awesome. Blessings you made it out❤️
I’ve watched this story several times. He is such a compelling speaker. I struggle with the notion that God saved some people but didn’t save others… coincidence went both was that day. Regardless, his story is amazing. He is clearly the kind of person you want to have around in times of crisis. Anytime, really, but especially in difficult times.
I could watch this guy describe how to make buttered toast. Such an inspiring man. It really puts into perspective how life can end in a blink of an eye. Hug your loved ones and tell them how much you love them. It could end at any second.
Wow this man is a great storyteller! When he went through was so difficult yet he came out of it a better person. I don’t usually like to watch videos that this long but he was so good at telling his story that I couldn’t stop watching
I remember September 11, 2001...on the west coast woken by a friend who just said turn on the TV...The stories from all who experienced this disaster and lived through it are so impactful. As I have gotten older I always say everything happens for a reason. This video is so amazing...I thought oh...it's a longer one...But I got sucked into it and how his day unfolded...amazing. This is one book I will be seeking when funds allow. I only wish I could give it a thousand thumbs up vs one. Thank you for sharing your story Ari.
Gentile agnostic here who believes if there is a God you'll find that force within. If you're without apathy, kindness, compassion, and love, you are without "God". great story, incredible lesson beautifully told.
I love this!! As awful as it was that day from every single angle, it also showed the heroism and the good in people. These people frozen in fear still stopped and helped those who needed it. It doesn't get better than that.
I'm so happy you have taken a very bad episode in your life and made it better. Not only for yourself but for anyone else who cares to hear and listen to your story. Thank you for telling and retelling your story. ✨
I'm watching this after the 23rd anniversary along with many other videos on 9/11. There are many stories I'm still learning about. Thank you for sharing. I was in the World Trade Center back in 1989 during a family vacation and been more intrigue of that unfortunate event there ever since. I decided to share your video on my latest video today as part of #worldgratitudeday ..thank you for reminding us to be more grateful!
You are an amazing man. You took your tragedy and managed to turn evil into miracle. I am so stuck in my tragedies and cant seem to find my way out. Your ability to tell your story and make it uplifting and hopeful is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with the world and with me. Im glad I ran across this video. Hopefully I can find my way out of the darkness and hopelessness Im stuck in. I had two sons, my entire world, and I have had to live through burying them both. Both traumatic horrific deaths, young lives stolen from them before they had really begun. Only two and half years apart. It feels like I died with them and I am just waiting till my broken heart finally knows to stop beating. I will keep trying, I promise.
This is my very favorite 9/11 story. My very favorite. Thank you, Ari! May I call you ‘Ari’? What a splendid job you did! Whenever you get to the part where you and your brother are reunited I cry all over again.
I’m not even half way through this video but what an amazing guy 🙌 Absolute hero. If I’m ever in trouble like Virginia was, I’m hoping somebody like him is there to help me.
I remember the 2003 blackout, I was outside of Cleveland Ohio. I was a teenager in the mall and everything went dark and alarms started going off everywhere. I thought it was another 9/11 I called my parents panicked and told them I love them
Excellent!!!! Thank you!! You told your story with such depth and illustration. I could see your story as if I were there. GOD speaks, we listen & then we do!!
Thank you Mr Ari Shconbrun. That story was really worth listening to. Sorry if I don´t spell right, my language is Swedish. God is still giving us messagies, every day.
Excellent Ari. I had to watch the whole way through without pausing. You bring up so many points right in front of us, for which so many do not see. Thank You.
Stumbled upon this just after getting the news my aunt and her grandson were killed in a car accident. I’m sure god had plans for them. I’ve heard many stories from 9/11. Your expressions are wonderful. You are a very good speaker. One of the most interesting stories I’ve heard.
Ari, thank you for this. I watched the entire video, and didn't even feel an hour go by. So compelling. Great to hear the testimony of how God helped you and changed you. Great to hear from a God fearing Jewish person about his faith. So glad you're sharing your story. Thanks again.
Hello thank u for your talk. Thank god you came through and I'm sorry for the loss of your computer workers and friends. I think of the people alive and dead from that day often. I live in maryland at that time I was a single mother of 3 and I remember that day and the way people acted after. We were Americanso that day helping each other but now in 2023 it's worse the hate that's out there in don't understand. I pray for health and love for u and your family
An incredible story. Mesmerizing story teller. Like another commenter said, I started out thinking I would listen to just the first few minutes, and ended up hanging on every word, the entire story. Brought me to tears and felt to my soul. Thank you for telling your story. So many good reminders about life and spirituality. Thank you thank you. 🙏
Man, I stated to listen to this man and I had to hear the whole story. He is such a great story teller. Very inspiring and so many lessons to learn from his experience that day.
Exceptional speech/video! I watch motivational speeches here on RU-vid all of the time, and this is now my favorite. You are truly inspiring! Thank you!
Amazing. I’ve been seeing a lot of 9-11 videos on my feed without understanding why. I’m not even Jewish and somehow this came up on my feed. The title got me but I didn’t get a chance to watch it. It came up again as soon as I got off work and the message is amazing and I wholeheartedly believe this message is the reason I keep seeing 9-11 videos. All that to lead me here. God is GREAT. 😭
All these Angels were put in your path to save you…..to tell your story, you are a true hero. I cannot imagine the trauma of that day. You must have a new appreciation for every life has to offer. Thank you for sharing this life changing event to the rest of the world. Everyone needs to remember this……❤️🙏
Wow! I’m so sorry you went through this horror! My heart aches for you and your family and friends. I just can’t wrap my brain around it still after 20 yrs. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray you, your children and family are well and thriving after 20 yrs. Blessings❤ * I wish the kindness and generosity from strangers happened everyday. But we live in such a dangerous world now. However, we are given the chance everyday in our interactions to show kindness AND patience to those around us.
