Jan Demczur

As you listen to Jan’s story, consider the following questions:

• What was Jan doing on the morning of 9/11? What did he do when he realized that the elevator was not moving?
• How did Jan and the other passengers work together to escape from the elevator?
• Jan says that he shares his story so that students like you, who weren’t alive on 9/11, can learn the history of that day. What are some ways you can share what you learned with others?

As you listen to Jan’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe Jan’s morning on 9/11. What did he do before boarding the elevator?
• Describe the process Jan and the other passengers in the elevator went through to escape. What challenges did they face and how did they overcome them?
• Jan says that he shares his story so that students like you, who weren’t alive on 9/11, can learn the history of that day. What role do you think young people play in remembering 9/11?

As you listen to Jan’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe what Jan was doing on the morning of 9/11. How did his day begin?
• What were conditions like in the elevator as Jan and the other passengers were trying to evacuate the North Tower? What challenges did Jan face?  
• After leaving the North Tower, what does Jan do? Where does he go?
• When reflecting on his experience, Jan says “never quit. Whatever you have with you, try.” How did he demonstrate resourcefulness in the face of a difficult situation?