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.