Watched and Heard Thousands Perish Around Her - The Waving Woman - The Story of Edna Cintron 

The Museum dedicated to all the lives lost on the 11th of September 2001 has a section where all the faces of those who passed in the towers are all over the walls. Photographs are not allowed in that section. On a blown up large canvas is the picture of the North Tower after being hit, with "the waving woman" holding on, captured by Roberto Rabanne. The 9/11 Museum and all of the people who came together to create this memorial and everything in the Museum acknowledge that the woman seen in the hole in the North Tower was later "identified as Edna Cintron." If you go, you'll see this for yourself as it's written right beside that photo. I also enourage anyone who visits that exhibit to use the touchscreen systems to search for Ednas name. You'll see more than 30 pictures of Edna and her loved ones you won't ever see anywhere else. Memories captured and donated to the museum by William Cintron. The hard work to identify many is still ongoing. If you end up visiting and seeing what I've mentioned, let me know in the comments. Rest In Peace Edna Cintron. NEVER forgotten.

A friend of mines mom was on the 97th floor of the North Tower. RIP Deepika Kumar Sattaluri. You'd be so proud of the man your 7 year old little boy turned into.

Edna was my wife's best friend. She was a wonderful lady, I will never forget that day and may she rest in peace.

My mother was an accountant and worked for Carr Futures on the 92nd floor of the Trade Center. Two weeks before the attacks, she switched her schedule with a co-worker due to said co-worker living in New Jersey and thought this would work out better in her favor. Prior to the switch, my mother used to leave Staten Island at 0500 to catch the ferry and commute to the Trade Center for 0715. That morning, she decided to go in early and was on her way to work when the attacks happened. Her co-worker that she swapped schedules with, along with numerous traders and fellow co-workers in her department passed away. I was told that a few who were trapped in an elevator called my mother so she can tell their loved ones goodbye for them. My mother survived both the 93 bombing, 9/11 and has been to almost two dozen wakes. This tragedy took a toll on her the first couple of years, due to the fact that people she worked with for almost 20 years are dead. Thankfully, she has gotten better over the period of time. My sister and I knew her co-workers since we were little children. I think about them from time to time. May they all rest in Heaven.........

It’s tough enough knowing what strangers had to go through. But when you put a face to a name and a backstory it hits you even harder. RIP Edna, and everyone else that died that day.

She stood there for something like an hour and 45 minutes. It must have felt like an absolute eternity.

This poor woman must have had the most horrific experience imaginable. Surviving the initial carnage to spend the final hour of her life a helpless, close-up observer of human suffering - she would have heard the voices and cries of the dying in the wreckage, seen people jumping, the fireball from the second impact, and the collapse of the south tower all at close proximity. RIP Edna

This was a lovely, informative piece. My father, Steven P. Morello, was also a Marsh & McLennan employee who was killed on September 11th. I researched impact zones, studied videos and maps, and made hundreds of phone calls, trying to figure out where my dad would've been, and if he went quickly. Strangely, your video has the best footage I've seen of the impact zone, and the fact that there were actually people who survived the initial impact. It is an uncomfortable truth. One I greatly feared and hoped didn't happen. I had hoped my dad was killed instantly. And as you've shown, that may not have happened. But this is an important piece of history. And it shouldn't be watered down just to ease our pain. Thank you for making this.

Once you see her, you can't unsee her. You can feel her want to live.😢💔

As someone who has watched almost every 9/11 documentary and read many stories about the victims, I have always wondered about Edna’s story. Great work. Appreciate all that you do.

Perhaps the most personalized and human account of the tragic events I’ve seen. Thank you for telling Edna’s story and not just her ending.

Young man, you memorialized Edna Cintron eloquently, and the thousands of others that perished on 9/11/21. A job well done. Thank you. May God Bless you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

22 years later and this was the first time ive heard Edna's story. A atory of love and courage, and grace to the last moment, Edna was clearly a wonderful woman. This memorial was so very well done. Pure respect and honor flow from this story. Thank you for introducing me to Edna and William. May she and all other victims of 9/11 find solace on the other side. Love to all. X

They say "never meet your heros" but I'm so happy and honored to have met mine multiple times: WILLIE RODRIGUEZ! He was a janitor with a skeleton key who bravely re-entered several times after the planes hit to rescue people piling down the locked stairways because all the elevators were broken. He saved dozens before the buildings fell. A True American Hero!! Oh man, this video made me cry uncontrollably.

It's so extraordinary that she was so close to the impact point yet she survived the initial crash it honestly must have been horrifying.

This guy deserves a medal for telling the story about what happened on that tragic day and may the people who lost their lives rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Edna RIP baby you never gave up hope you didn't quit girl 😥😥

My mom worked in the towers for 18 years. She was there for the 1st bombing. She left about 2 years b4 9/11. She was scared everyday after that 1st attack and always said she thought it was going to happen again. She was right. It hurts me more i think today than back then. Rip to all who were lost. We will never forget ❤ Well done, sir.

Somebody give this freakin guy an award! MaNnNn.....That was unbelievably done.

my mother was a first responder at the 1993 bombing. they called her to rescue people on 9/11, but my twin and i were only one and visiting my dads family in england. she experiences a lot of survivors guilt, because if we were in the states, she would've gone to the wtc immediately. shes lost a lot of friends over the years from 9/11 related cancers, as well as losing friends during the attacks.

It’s so sad how she probably thought she could get help but also that she could die. The funeral her husband did for her, made me cry. These poor innocent people didn’t deserve this. May Edna rest in peace.

As someone thats afraid of heights and I remember that day vividly, I can't imagine Edna standing there at the edge of the building desperately waving for help!? How horrific to see her holding on to debris waiting for help that would never arrive. What she saw looking out over the city and what she heard!? Truly terrifying. RIP Edna❤

Over 20 years and I’d never heard of Edna until today 🙏

Extremely well done video. You’re a gifted storyteller and you honored Edna, her husband and all who were lost that horrible, horrible day.

Edna was so strong and brave to be able to hold on for the entire event. At times you could see her struggling to stand, probably due to the injuries she would have had, combined with exhaustion. And imagine how scary and sickening it would feel to be standing that high in the air, any wrong movement could potentially send you to your death, and you can see helicopters that aren't able to save you no matter how much you scream. Even if Edna somehow found a way to get out of that area of the building, there wouldn't have been a stairwell or anything so this poor woman was basically doomed from the start. She died shortly before her 47th birthday as well.

Imagine being Edna and just looking down hopelessly while people are pointing a camera at you. Rip to all the souls that perished

You gave such dignity to Edna and her family. There is empathy in the way you celebrated her life and mourned her death. Bless you for bringing Edna’s story to life.

“This only hit a lot of us when we got older” I was 19 and remember where I was.. but this comment you made really resonated with me…it’s so true. Between shock and the maturity that comes with age-where we finally are able to grasp what went on, through the eyes of “adults”, or at least older folks who’ve been thru it, seen some stuff, and can truly understand the gravity.

I am 73 now but remember that day as if it was yesterday. 😢. Thank you for this tribute story of Edna and all who perished that day.

It’s fascinating that you would put out this video today. Just Yesterday I met a 911 survivor who was buried under the debris for hours, she had broke her back in the carnage and had many surgeries because of it. She expressed to me that she has terrible PTSD and survivors guilt also she still wakes up in cold sweats every night. RIP to Edna and all the Lives lost and may those who survived find peace

I don't think anyone could even fathom spending their last hour on this earth the way Edna Cintron did, but what is even more incredible was the way she lived her 46 years up to that moment! Never heard this story, my heart goes out to them especially William who found such an incredible woman in Edna, now has to move on after losing as he stated~"His better Half!!!'~

What a woman Edna was. Fly high sweetheart.

The most disturbing is the jumpers. Not many talk about them anymore. It's like a Taboo subject. Nobody can fathom jumping from about 1200 feet and falling all the way down to the pavement. Jumpers came from the 92nd floor all the way up to 107. The ones you highlighted in the video at 19:00 were coming from the East side offices on the 92nd and 93rd floors. At about 9:15-9:30 am, large fires can be seen coming out of those same windows those people jumped out of.

I can't imagine the fear and helplessness she felt. Rest in peace to Edna and all the victims of 9/11

This was a beautiful tribute of 9/11 and the lives lost . I lost family in the North Tower . I remember that day vividly and having to walk the Brooklyn bridge to get home because the world stopped that day. Your work is amazing !

The speaker here....such respectful tone...is delivering this testimony of Edna most wonderfully...full of care.. thank you..May those she loved and who loved her have found peace and rest. God bless you all.

Edna and William had the kind of love some people spend their entire lives searching for. I can't imagine the kind of grief he had to endure; I couldn't imagine going on with my life if my husband passed away, especially in such a tragic manner. Thank you for sharing their story and keeping her memory alive.

Edna could be any of us. Loves her family, works hard, just going through her day to provide for the people she loved. It is heartbreaking.

I broke down when the video showed the last photograph taken of Edna moments before the north tower collapse. To be in her point of view, thousands of feet above the air and experiencing the impact of the south tower fireball and collapse. Just to bear through that all...alone and then the north tower finally coming down. My condolences to William, her family and loved ones. May beloved Edna and those who lost their lives that day may never be forgotten..may we honor them in our own lives

Edna hopefully is in heaven, since her husband died 20 years later in 2021 Im hope the reunited.

Thank you for sharing Edna’s story. I am compelled to discover every single story of the people who were murdered on 9/11. I will never forget that day. Never.

I remember when the photographic books came out showing the carnage of the towers. When I turned a page and saw her standing in the gaping hole seemingly unscathed and waving at the helicopter I was so shocked. That morning I left that page of the book open and placed it in the kitchen where I knew my roommate Susan would see it. We both thought it the most tragic picture to come out of Sept 11th. I had always wondered about her and now you have given me closure. Edna sounded like such an angel during her life and you have given her tribute for her life. I pray she is with Jesus and that I will meet her in Heaven someday.🙏❤

A masterpiece. Especially to us New Yorkers and everyone else in the tri-state.

My heart just broke into pieces watching Edna. I can't even imagine what was going through her mind. Rest in Peace, Edna. I hope that Edna and William were reunited in Heaven. Edna's story is tragic, truly tragic. Americans should NEVER FORGET 9/11. NEVER FORGET.

I lost my cousin Jenine Nicole Gonzalez on 9/11. She worked for AON on the 105th floor. This loss will forever be etched in not only my family’s memories but all of America. It was probably one of the most horrific events in history. May we keep all these beautiful souls memorialized. Blessings to all our service men and women who were there that day and for those who succumbed to their injuries. For all the civilians that perished, they too were heroes. May their souls rest in eternal peace. Thank you for honoring the victims in all of your stories. May we never forget that they were loved by their families. God bless!

I remember watching this as it happened on TV. I saw people waving from windows then I was watching as people jumped. After that I never saw those people again in the same shots over and over again. Now I realize that the producers of the TV shots had magically made those people disappear. I remember telling others about those people they would say "I didn't see that." Other people agreed with these. They were implying that I was over exaggerating or outright lying. Thank you for showing these clips. I feel vindicated.😊😊😊

i admire the amount of research and effort put into the making of this video to shed light on edna cintron and her story. thank you for honoring her and giving her back her humanity that was ripped away by those who took away her life. she sounds like such an amazing and caring woman. may she and her husband william rest in peace, as well as all of the innocent civilians and first responders who died as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. they will never be forgotten.

As a native New Yorker, I still cannot go to the 9/11 Memorial. It’s just too painful. I lost coworkers, friends, high school classmates… I tried once to go to the Apple Store in the Occulus, the subterranean shopping mall built at the WTC site. I had the only panic attack I’ve ever experienced in my life. RIP, Edna…and all those who perished as a direct, and indirect, result of this horrific act.

You’ve brought Edna’s story to over 150,000 people, so far! God bless Edna and William ❤ I don’t doubt for a second that they will be together again, one day ❤

Rest in Peace Dear Edna. Lord rest her soul and give comfort to her husband. This was very well done and done in such a respectful way to honour her life and final moments.

You, narrated Edna's story beautifully 👏😢. 911 NEVER FORGET 🙏 😔🙏

You have to wonder if surviving the initial blow was luck or awful. To know you survived, but then have no way out. I couldn’t imagine the horror. RIP Edna. I’ve always thought about her. The waving woman.

I think her angels came to take her home right when the building went down. Not many people have a closeness with angels that they clearly see around them. She was telling William she was alive and then her angels knew it was time to leave. She held on for William. Pure love! ❤❤

I would have never thought that this happened 22 almost 23 years ago. I remember vividly sitting in my third grade class in North Carolina. And they called us all to the library and had us watching. And I remember just everyone crying unsure of what they were seeing and knowing some had family there is still hurts. Fast forward to today, i am living in New York, learning more and experiencing in real time the effects of the tragedies on that day. I thank you for honoring her and everyone who lost their lives and send love to families that lost their loved ones. I cant imagine the thoughts as you wait and wait praying and praying to only face or find out the unimaginable. Breaks my heart that she was never found.

This was a beautiful tribute to the waving woman, Edna Cintron. I've always wished the man waving just above and to the right of Edna could've been identified and honored in the same way. May they rest in peace. #NeverForget

As a native New Yorker, this literally made me cry. My titi was in BOTH attacks, the second attack, she was on the lower levels. Went home thankfully over the bridge with one shoe, covered in cuts, debris, and ash. A woman helped her and gave her a shoe to continue walking and they walked together, thankfully alive, and mostly unharmed, my uncle and cousin out in the city not too far from it all, my mom, dad and aunt… it pains me to know so many lost their lives and lost their loved ones without any real closure. To be that kid again, at home watching the smoke from brooklyn and the ashes falling from the sky, confused about what it was… to only go home and cry in fear if my mom was coming back. This story is so sad…. It will never, not hit hard. Rest in peace Edna… I’m sure to this day William still misses you.

Those poor people! They never saw it coming! 😢 I've been watching these videos all week! Great job covering this tragedy! RIP to the victims!😔

RIP Edna, you are not forgotten ❤. Rip to everyone who suffered and lost their lives that day. This doesn’t get any easier to listen to no matter how much time has passed. Truly shattering. You are all remembered ❤.

I was a senior in high school when 9/11 happened. For the past 22 years ive still been in a state of shock because of what happened that day. This piece you put together for Edna was beautiful. Im so sorry to her husband, such heartbreak to have to carry around for his remaining years. I wonder if he knew that could’ve possibly been her. How did he cope with that? RIP Edna and William

I was in 7th grade on that morning, and the horror of watching it on TV is seared into my brain forever.

Everyone one in the tower, the rescue workers, the people of NY were all so brave. Edna was so strong, tried so hard to get help, to stand on the edge like that surrounded by smoke, heat, destruction, death...up so high, I don't know how she could do it. 9/11 always makes me cry even now so many years later. I have no idea what I would have done if placed in a similar situation. I don't even think I would have the courage to jump alone. All I know is I think if faced with that scenario I would have never been as strong and courageous as those people. Bless all of them. Breaks my heart. You all will never be forgotten. I am so deeply sorry.

Thank you for not using an A.I. narrator!

I don't like to listen to storytelling such as podcasts but as soon as I heard your voice it moved me. You truly have a gift. You are sincere and respectful. Thank you for sharing the story of Edna. Now generations to come will be able to know it as well. Edna will never be forgotten. R.I.P Edna.

Lower Manhattan was COVERED in missing posters. I remember walking in a daze for days after alongside the families of those very ppl in the posters - they too were just lost looking for their lost loved ones. 💔

Difficult subject handled with sensitivity, yet no punches pulled. A skilled documentarian!

Tastefully, respectfully, and lovingly made was this documentary. What an incredible tribute to Edna. May she and her husband rest well. May her family heal as best they can with time.

OMG, I never heard about this story about Edna Cintron. But as a puertorrican I am saddened for this and after 20 years, I wish he is resting in peace. It touched my heart to learn about this 22 year later. May God have all souls of the fallen right beside him in Heaven. My deepest condolences to her family. Amen

Thank you for sharing Edna's story. I hadn't heard about her tragic ending. May she and every other soul that lost their life rest in peace 😢.

I’d heard this story before, and Edna’s story significantly impacted me emotionally in a way that most other 9/11 stories didn’t. Not that they weren’t sad or that anyone is better than anyone, but there was just this inexplicable connection that I felt. Then, you said her birthday and her and I share a birthday. I think from now on I’m going to add an extra candle on any cake I get and light a candle for Edna, too. Rest in Paradise, Edna and William.

This is so sad, makes you think about life, RIP Edna, and all who passed away on this terribly sad day, can't believe it was over 20 yrs ago, lots of love and peace, Craig from England

I was a freshman in HS when this happened. Our art teacher wheeled in a TV and we all watched. The people jumping was the hardest part for me. All of sudden, the world was different, and I wasn't a kid anymore while processing this evil. Sounds cliche, but the only way I can describe watching this live. Our teacher was also punished for allowing us to watch it. Found that out years later when I served him a round at a bar I worked for.

I remember small parts of that day.. I was in a daycare in Coney Island, I was 5 years old. All the parents were picking up their kids early. Later on i found out my father had an interview in a surrounding building near the WTC.. for some reason the alarm didn't go off and he missed it. God bless all the people who passed away this day. And to everyone who gave a helping hand. I ❤ NY, Queens girl forever

It’s even harder to understand that Edna probably had the most favorable situation for those trapped in the North Tower. While her situation was nothing short of a nightmare, she at least had the best position to be in. Since she was standing in the hole, away from most of the fire, she was likely spared from an overwhelming amount of heat, as cool air blew into the impact hole. It makes me so angry that her and thousands of others never made it out, their last moments wondering why help never came. Rest in peace.

I’m from the capital of New York State. I was 11 years old on September 11th, 2001. I’ll never forget that morning.. &; the terror and horror everyone felt. The teachers at school couldn’t even keep their worry and fear in check for us kids. We had the news on the tv. Everyone in Albany knows someone or has family in the city, including myself. Albany being the capital, everyone was afraid we’d be next.. we even have the Governor’s mansion located right in the center or Albany.. my heart breaks for those who experienced the terror and horror trapped in those buildings- both alive and sadly, those who perished. My heart breaks for all victims active in the rescues.. who selflessly put themselves in harms way, time and time again to save others.. my heart breaks for the victims families.. who have lost those so dear to them.. You did an amazing job on this video. Such sincerity, kindness and respect you’ve conveyed and shown. Thank you for remembering Edna with such class.

Even though 22 yrs have passed and I was hundreds of miles away in Cleveland, Ohio, it still saddens 😢 me as if it just happened. I had no family or friends that were directly impacted by this tragedy. However, we are all part of the human family. I send up prayers 🙏🙏 for the victims, their families and friends. ❤

Her incredible luck in emerging unscathed from the impact makes her loss that much more tragic. Good video 👍

Man you need your own TV or streaming platform series! This was so well put together. R.I.P. to Edna 🙏🏽

God bless Edna, and all of those that dealt with that

That story is chilling . One of my favorite shows on RU-vid . Brave woman . Wow

Thank you for covering this and telling Edna Cintron's story. Too few journalists/RU-vidrs even mention her. The footage of her breaks my heart. I am a lifelong NYer and was 16yrs old sitting in chemistry class when the planes hit. Now that I'm 37, it kind of scares me to think there's a whole new generation of people who have no idea what it was like to experience 9/11 and I hope that doesn't mean that society will become apathetic to this truly apocalyptic tragedy. It felt like the world was coming to an end.

To think, this lovely spirited woman held on for roughly 2 hours before the north tower went down. Bless her heart and RIP angel.

You did an exceptional job telling this sad story. Edna sweet lady RIP

RIP Edna, you were braver than I could ever hope to be, rip to all the victims of this tragedy

Edna Cintron definitely deserved the world, thanks to the warmth and unconditional love that she was renowned for. She will be missed. William will be missed too, and I will always pray for solidarity, peace, love, and compassion for her family, William's family, and all of their friends.

You’re a gifted writer & storyteller my man. This was beautifully written & very eloquently presented. I will always take in new information regarding 9/11 bc it affected me as a 15yr old in such a profound way. Great job! We will never forget. ❤

This needs to be a reminder in today's world 2024. For one reason, it was horrible but the outcome showed us how to love one another, THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT.

I’m sobbing. My heart aches for Edna and her husband. It aches for all of them that day. This was a beautiful tribute. Good job ❤😢

I wish we had something like this for all of the victims because they were way more than just victims. These were people with lives, friends, and family. All with their own unique story. RIP to both Mr. and Ms. Cintron.

This broke my heart. She held on as long as she could. I couldn’t imagine the fear that she and those in the building felt

R.I.P. Edna and to all who perished along with her. You all will never be forgotten, ✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️🇦🇺🐨🐨🇦🇺

The best tribute I’ve seen so far on 911. My heart truly goes out to this family. And the gentleman that this video belongs to you much love you as well. God bless.

I have a small personal connection through my boyfriend to one of the passengers on flight AA77. That crashed into Pentagon. His former colleague a Navy Lawyer was traveling to LA to completely overhaul her life and career. She was a great lawyer in the Navy but her passion was gymnastics. She got her position at a university of California in SB and was traveling that morning. There is a video available on RU-vid of her going through the security with her orange kitty. She looks a bit confused with what to do with the kitty if to carry her or put through the X-ray machine. It’s actually funny to watch her doing it but then what will break your heart is to know that right behind her and in front of her are two hijackers getting checked. She boarded that flight with her orange kitty on her lap. My boyfriend gave the eulogy at her memorial in 2001. Her name was Mari-Rae Sopper and she was great.

I cannot imagine the fear & desperation these ppl felt, but also the hope. I know I would’ve continued to hope until the end, just like Edna. May she & all the souls lost that day rest in the sweetest peace. 💜

Oh gosh this was difficult to watch. I can't even find the words to describe how this footage made me feel. It left a knot in the pit of my stomach. My heart goes out to Edna's family 😢 I worked in the north tower on the 83rd floor for the Port Authority. It just happens that I resigned from my position in January 2001 because i found another job closer to home in Hoboken NJ but I still kept many friends who still worked for the Port Authority. I don't mean to make this about me because IT ISN'T ABOUT ME. Its just still a very painful memory. Very sad and VERY painful. My sincerest and deepest condolences to the family of Edna Cintron and all deceased 🕊💔😢

My man, you did a phenomenal job on this. 👏 You said "it hits us harder as we get older" and thats the damn truth. I was 14 and although i thought it hurt me then, it's a whole different feeling now that im older and understand more.

It seemed she always had hope, always kept trying, thinking help would be there soon, then it was over quickly. She was so brave, just focused on showing she was there waiting for help. She didn’t appear to even cry. Such a special lady, I am so sorry people existed in the world that made this happen.

I have watched so many videos and footage of this event. This is the only one that made me cry. It’s so humanizing of her.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, I had moved to Las Vegas 1 years prior to 9/11 2001. Which also happens to be my Birthday. There is no greater city in the world that compares to my hometown. The love and compassion that NYers showed in the aftermath of this heinous tragedy, is just what I expected. We are stronger and better and much more careful since this day. I still cry when ever I'm reminded. I sat with my family in Vegas watching and sobbing and wishing I could fly home that minute to be there to help in whatever way possible. Let us never forget the lost lives and their families. And the responders that went above and beyond in typical NY fashion. God rest the souls deceased and living with the memories. The evil sent to NY that day will never be bigger than us! They didn't defeat America, they made us hold each other more and cherish our lives. Thank you for this video, I remember hearing Edna's story and wishing she had a way off of that wall. I remember thinking things like, why can't helicopters get them? and can't they get ropes to them? I know those are silly thoughts, but I felt desperate for them. 😔 I💖NY

An estimated 200 people jumped to their deaths that day. I don’t think I could have done that. I’m so afraid of heights. Just the thought of it scares the heck out of me. RIP to all who parished. You will never be forgotten. 😢

There was a song called Reflection by Mister Wives. And they played it watching Edna Cintron waving. I lost my lovely wife from breast cancer just five years before this, she was just 39. I know what they’re all going through. 😢 if any of us live through one day, it’s a miracle, life is very fragile, no guarantees on anything!