[Hebrews 11:6]

Long before 9/11 it was my oft-voiced conviction that I would never begrudge police and firefighters their pay--we cannot pay them enough. So you can imagine how I feel about them now.

[lavrenti]

Rescorla, head of security at Morgan Stanley retail operations on the 44th floor, ordered 2,700 employees out, using a megaphone, as soon as Tower 1 was hit. He profanely ignored announcements over the public address system telling people Tower 2 was secure, to remain in place.

Now, that is an American.