I want to express my gratitude for conducting these interviews. They hold significant importance in preserving our history. Your meticulous and respectful approach truly shines through in your work. I am deeply appreciative of the dedication you pour into your channel.
Dear Andee, thank you for your kind words and watching this amazing story with John. I was deeply saddened when I found out he had passed away almost 5 years ago. He was one of my heroes. All of my Veterans, military, police, fire, are my heroes. I found out John's sister, Kathleen Jermyn, was killed in a terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, December 21, 1988. Are you aware of this incident? I've been trying to find family members of those killed that day. I'd like to do a story with them. I invite you to browse my website and reach out. It would be good to say hello. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com
Thank you for this opportunity to see and hear my Brother again .John s locker was next to mine in Tower Ladder 77. We often started and ended our tours together .John shared may personal experiences,as Firefighters so often do. We often spoke of the loss of his sister Kathleen as she was a victim of the Pan Am bombing ,over Scotland .John like many members of the FDNY became closer friends as the years went on. I too was working in FDNY HQ on a full duty assignment that morning .And responded ,only to experience the imaginable.The understanding that this would be an unprecedented event .There would no doubt be catastrophic injuries and loss of life.However many of us agree,We did not expect the collapse of the North and South towers or building 7 later that afternoon.I can not say ,I had a feeling of fear,or guilt afterwards perhaps there was to much work to be done.Then and in the years that followed .No doubt A that a search for leadership was paramount .You looked to your training and the trusted leadership of officers and firefighters you responded with during your career .Admittedly haven’t seen people kneeling in prayer ,holding and caring for each other as they cried was a luxury I just did not have at that moment .There was to much to do.As time moved on the reality of those lost set in.At funerals and memorials .I found myself faced with both physical and emotional challenges in 2006 . I agree John it was in Gods hands as to who lived or died.Along with the loss over the next 23 years . We ( John and several other firefighters) established a support group in SINY which continues to this day 2024 .Sadly John was taken from us on Christmas Eve do to a surgical procedure that went terribly wrong ,this was during COVID .Most ,recently a celebration of life was held for John organized by his son .John Jr an outstanding young man in his own right .I had the privilege to speak briefly at the service as did many others . I miss you my friend God Bless until we meet again Charles E Dalton Ret TL-77 FDNY
Many thanks Charles. I know John is looking down from Heaven and reading your comment. As the producer of this channel and all these stories, thank you and God bless you for your service and sacrifice. I would enjoy hearing your story. Please reach out to me.
Glad you enjoyed it! It saddens me deeply to have lost John and two of my other survivors from that day. Many others are sick. Thank you for watching John's story and feel free to share. God bless you!!
Thank you so much for this interview. I know you usually sit down with war veterans. But you know there’s more. Your eyes are wide open to ALL of the Americans that sacrifice for our great nation. Thanks Larry for your hard work & effort. I love being an American! God bless America!!!!!
Thank you for your kind words, I greatly appreciate it. Thank you also for recognizing my work. I like to say it like this: "If the cause is great enough, it's worth the effort." God bless you and lets honor these 9/11 war stories 🙏
When he was talking about going into the building, jumpers, body parts, and being traumatized, you can see in his face that all these years later he still can see the horror he and many others experienced that day.
That's why I call that day and time a war zone and a battle story. They experienced the same things that day as any of the Veterans I've interviewed over the years who saw and experienced combat. They all have that thousand yard stare. Thank you for your comment. Have you seen the entire 9/11 film I produced?
An incredible telling of 911 and what Mr. Jermyn went through. The videos at the front remind us of a sad day in our history. One very telling shot was of the firemen running away from the towers. As we all know, firemen don't run away in fear. They were running because they knew and understand what was about to happen before the buildings collapsed. God blesss you Mr. Jermyn, and thank you for your service. RIP Sir.
Chet, I didn't know John had passed away until just the other day. His interview has since taken on an even deeper meaning and significance in my life. It's an honorable burden to carry and to bear.
Just 1 of 100's of hero's story's that fateful day. God bless you Mr Jermyn. All of these hero's stories should be heard. Rest in eternal peace Mr Jermyn... Never forget 🤍
Thanks Leanne. I have 22 stories from that day. They are featured in my 2 1/2 hour film. I plan to release all the individual stories on my channel over the next few months. Glad you got to watch John's story. What an honor to interview him.
Great video Larry!! And thank you for for your time and talent in these projects. And thank you John for running in when everyone else was running out. ❤
Great comment. Thank you for your kind words. Hope you can share this one. John was a true hero in my book. He’s in Heaven now and has passed the mantle to us
Remembered 9/11 -sitting infront my tv in berlin and wondering "is this real?" What a sad day - but honor to all the brave people who went right in, so others would make it home
Larry, I am so grateful for the incredible work you have done to memorialize the people and events of that day. In my opinion, it was by far the most epic event and on so many levels. I can imagine some of the things they experienced, but until I began watching and listening to the many survivors stories of that day, and I never imagined much of what they experienced. To hear John tell his story and see his face, impressed me to the core. May God Bless the brave man and again thank you for your dedication and great work!
Many thanks Gene for your kind words. It was an epic time in our history. Unfortunately many would choose to forget. Thank you for remembering. If John were still here, I would share your words with him. Somehow I believe though he can see these comments. God bless!!
Once again this 9/11 series has proven to be invaluable. Never been aware of that call within seconds of the impact until now. And my god the FDNY are a special breed of people, I wish each and every one who were involved the absolute best, they deserve the world. And thank you for this interview.
I have nothing but respect for this guy and his reasons for telling his story. He is obviously still shaken by the experience he had that day. Fortunately few people come so close to seeing real evil. His take on freedom is spot on it's not free. As a brit I don't understand why some people hate the way of life we in the UK and our friends in the USA enjoy to the point that they are prepared to commit atrocious acts like 9/11 in the states 7/7 in London or the brutal attack on British soldier Lee Rigby. Certain elements are depraved and sick. Again nothing but respect for this man.
First time seeing this complete interview that we did so many years ago Larry. Very well done. I am sorry to hear of John's passing. He now joins Owen from our Sept 11 response. It is still painful to relive that day. Like John said, we did our job. Be well. God Bless America
Hey Steve, it's been difficult losing so many Veterans of my work. As one gentleman put it, "It's an honorable burden to carry or to bear." I believe I suffer from compassion fatigue syndrome. Anyway, I'm so grateful for John's story, and for your story and the others. Hope to see you soon.
Was in Burlington Iowa doin telecommunications for a company from aurora Colorado Universal solutions inc..think it was a qwest job and we watched from our hotel room then they called work off worried coms sites would be a target so we drove home to eastern Ky 9hrs away. I had a 97 twin turbo 3000gt vr-4 so made the trip fairly quick…horrible day Larry..I’ll never forget..🇺🇸🙏🏻
