David Lim (ASL)

David Lim

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • ASL

Former Port Authority Police Lieutenant who survived the collapse of the North Tower. 

2022 Webinar Video - David Lim (ASL)

David ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Viewing Guide

Download a viewing guide for David's video here. 

David Lim (Spanish Subtitles)

David Lim

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Spanish Subtitles

Former Port Authority Police Lieutenant who survived the collapse of the North Tower. 

2022 Webinar Video - David Lim (Spanish Subtitles)

DavidSpanish

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Viewing Guide

Download a viewing guide for David's video here. 

Keating Crown (ASL)

Keating Crown

  • Survivor
  • ASL

One of 18 people who survived from above the impact zone in the South Tower.

2022 Webinar Video - Keating Crown (ASL)

Keating ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Download a viewing guide for Keating's video here. 

Keating Crown (Spanish Subtitles)

Keating Crown (Spanish Subtitles)

  • Survivor
  • Spanish Subtitles

One of 18 people who survived from above the impact zone in the South Tower.

2022 Webinar Video - Keating Crown (Spanish Subtitles)

Keating Sp

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Viewing Guide

Download a viewing guide for Keating's video here. 

David Lim

David Lim

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Captioned

Former Port Authority Police Lieutenant who survived the collapse of the North Tower. 

2022 Webinar Video - David Lim

David English

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Viewing Guide

Download a viewing guide for David's video here. 

Keating Crown

Keating Crown

  • Survivor
  • Captioned

One of just 18 people who survived from above the South Tower's impact zone. 

2022 Webinar Video - Keating Crown

Keating Eng

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in our next program.

Viewing Guide

Download a viewing guide for Keating's video here. 

Bill Spade

Bill Spade

  • First Responder, Survivor, Family Member
  • Spanish Subtitles

2021 Webinar Video - Bill Spade

2021 Webinar Bill Spade Spanish

This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

After viewing Bill’s story, we recommend screening John Spade’s webinar story. John is Bill’s son. As you listen to Bill’s story, think about the following questions:

  • Bill was one of thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center to help on 9/11. What is the job of a first responder?
  • John D’Allara was an NYPD police officer who Bill met on the morning of 9/11. How did Bill and John work together to help people that day?
  • On 9/11, 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed responding to the World Trade Center, including 11 members of Bill’s company. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor first responders and show thanks for their brave actions?

  • How did Bill hear about the attacks at the World Trade Center? Describe the steps he took in his response.
  • How did Bill’s actions on 9/11 demonstrate heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
  • Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember 9/11? How can you honor the victims of the attacks?

  • What moments in Bill’s story demonstrated heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
  • How does Bill’s story highlight the unique challenges faced by first responders on 9/11?
  • Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember the 9/11 attacks 20 years later? What role does commemoration play in ensuring we “never forget?”

Additional Resources

Read a blog post to learn more about Bill’s experience on 9/11. To learn more about the FDNY and their response on 9/11, visit Inside the Collection. You can also learn about John D’Allara, who was killed on 9/11, by visiting the Memorial Guide. If you’re interested in hearing from more first responders, visit our Webinar Stories archive.

Bill Spade

Bill Spade

  • First Responder, Survivor, Family Member
  • Audio Description

Retired FDNY firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11.

2021 Webinar Video - Bill Spade

2021 Webinar Bill Spade AD

This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

After viewing Bill’s story, we recommend screening John Spade’s webinar story. John is Bill’s son. As you listen to Bill’s story, think about the following questions:

  • Bill was one of thousands of first responders who came to the World Trade Center to help on 9/11. What is the job of a first responder?
  • John D’Allara was an NYPD police officer who Bill met on the morning of 9/11. How did Bill and John work together to help people that day?
  • On 9/11, 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed responding to the World Trade Center, including 11 members of Bill’s company. What could you do in your school or with your family to honor first responders and show thanks for their brave actions?

  • How did Bill hear about the attacks at the World Trade Center? Describe the steps he took in his response.
  • How did Bill’s actions on 9/11 demonstrate heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
  • Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember 9/11? How can you honor the victims of the attacks?

  • What moments in Bill’s story demonstrated heroism, teamwork, and perseverance?
  • How does Bill’s story highlight the unique challenges faced by first responders on 9/11?
  • Bill ends his story by saying, “I think it’s just so important to keep [9/11] alive and to never forget.” Why do you think it is important to remember the 9/11 attacks 20 years later? What role does commemoration play in ensuring we “never forget?”

Additional Resources

Read a blog post to learn more about Bill’s experience on 9/11. To learn more about the FDNY and their response on 9/11, visit Inside the Collection. You can also learn about John D’Allara, who was killed on 9/11, by visiting the Memorial Guide. If you’re interested in hearing from more first responders, visit our Webinar Stories archive.

Will Jimeno

Will Jimeno

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • Spanish Subtitles

Retired Port Authority police officer who was rescued from the debris pile hours after surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers.

2021 Webinar Video - Will Jimeno

2021 Webinar Will Jimeno Spanish

This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

As you listen to Will’s story, think about the following questions:

This story may not be appropriate for elementary learners. Please pre-screen and use at your discretion.

  • How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
  • What impact did that have on him? How does Will describe conditions during the time he and Sergeant McLoughlin spent buried in the rubble of the Twin Towers?
  • Will says, “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” How does Will’s story reinforce this idea?

  • How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
  • Describe the conditions Will and Sergeant McLoughlin faced during the time they spent buried underneath the rubble of the Twin Towers.
  • Based on his experiences, Will says “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” What do you think the enduring legacy of 9/11 is for your generation?

Additional Resources

Read a blog post to learn more about Will Jimeno’s experience on 9/11. Learn more about Will’s fallen colleagues, Christopher Charles Amoroso, Dominic A. Pezzulo, and Antonio José Rodriguez by visiting the Memorial Guide. You can also hear the story of Scott Strauss, an Emergency Service Unit detective who helped rescue Will from the pile, by visiting our Webinar Stories archive.

Will Jimeno

Will Jimeno

  • First Responder, Survivor
  • ASL

Retired Port Authority police officer who was rescued from the debris pile hours after surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers.

2021 Webinar Video - Will Jimeno

2021 Webinar Will Jimeno ASL

This story was filmed as part of our Anniversary in the Schools program, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. Participate in this year’s free program by completing this registration form.

Teaching Guides

As you listen to Will’s story, think about the following questions:

This story may not be appropriate for elementary learners. Please pre-screen and use at your discretion.

  • How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
  • What impact did that have on him? How does Will describe conditions during the time he and Sergeant McLoughlin spent buried in the rubble of the Twin Towers?
  • Will says, “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” How does Will’s story reinforce this idea?

  • How does Will describe the actions of the civilians he observed evacuating the World Trade Center on 9/11? What impact did that have on him?
  • Describe the conditions Will and Sergeant McLoughlin faced during the time they spent buried underneath the rubble of the Twin Towers.
  • Based on his experiences, Will says “20 years later, I think the story of September 11 is one of people helping people.” What do you think the enduring legacy of 9/11 is for your generation?

Additional Resources

Read a blog post to learn more about Will Jimeno’s experience on 9/11. Learn more about Will’s fallen colleagues, Christopher Charles Amoroso, Dominic A. Pezzulo, and Antonio José Rodriguez by visiting the Memorial Guide. You can also hear the story of Scott Strauss, an Emergency Service Unit detective who helped rescue Will from the pile, by visiting our Webinar Stories archive.

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