FDNY and 9/11 Survivor Tim Brown. A personal story inside the World Trade Center.

FDNY and 9/11 Survivor Tim Brown: A personal story inside the World Trade Center

Today’s episode of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST is a heart wrenching and deeply emotional story from a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. It marks the 19th year anniversary of one of the most tragic events and terrifying terrorist attacks in American history.

Our guest, Tim Brown, will share his personal story about what happened on that day, his most unforgettable final moments with his comrades and best friends, and how he celebrates this dark moment of his life to honor those who demonstrate the greatest love for humanity.

After 19 years of living with the painful memory of losing 93 of his friends, including his two best friends, you can still hear in his voice the inflections when telling those stories.

Tim Brown is a retired, decorated 20-year FDNY Firefighter, a survivor of the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, a first responder to the 1993 terrorist attack on the WTC and a veteran of the New York Urban Search & Rescue Task Force team that responded to the 1995 terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City.

Tim has been a leader in defending the memory of those who lost on 9/11 at Ground Zero and has been a sought after speaker regarding post-traumatic stress, grief, resilience of the human spirit and hope.

Also in this episode is a quick interview with Icey Tec's new Regional Sales Manager in the Great Lake Region, Jim Larkin.

Enjoy!

Favorite Quote

“I was lucky enough to get the greatest job in the world, New York City Firefighter! Even with what happened to us, we overcame the evil. Do with your life what is most meaningful to you, VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR COUNTRY!”

                                                                                            -Tim Brown

In This Episode

14:04 - Tim's background and he got involved in the 9/11 history

22:41 - Remembering the final moments with his great friends and comrades

38:25 - The dreadful situation in the lobby of South tower

43:31 - How Tim survived from the collapsing tower

50:19 - Facts and figures of how many innocent human being vanished in the 9/11 terror attack

55:50 - How outdoor recreation helps Tim in healing and clearing his pain away

59:45 - Tim's outdoor activities that aim to raise awareness of the 9/11 attack

1:10:58 - The most important advice he can give to his younger self

1:32:40 - How Jim Larkin got into the military

1:33:33 - What gravitated him towards law enforcement

1:38:55 - His favorite outdoor activity

1:41:10 - Jim's advice to his 16-year old self

How to get connected

Website: What Brothers Do

Book: What Brothers Do

Foundation: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation and 911 Trail

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Please, if you're at all interested in the book Tim Brown spoke at length about, please click the link, buy the book and never forget. Thank you Tim Brown, what an amazing guest, we are all blessed to have met you, heard your story and owe you and so many other heroes so much! https://whatbrothersdo.com/ Hosts: Patrick Mudge, Matthew Dretzka & Nick Conder Podcast by: Knucklehead Media Group