Remembering Rick Rescorla | Vietnam Vet who saved 2,700 lives on 9/11 | Bill Van Scoyoc

250,000 tons of steel fell before Rick Rescorla did. An embodiment of bravery and self sacrifice.

The honorable Rick Rescorla wasn't one in a million, he was one in a lifetime, may he Forever Rest easy and in Peace****

Rick wasn’t just a Vietnam veteran, he wasn’t even American..he was in the British army because he was born in Cornwall uk. He was also in the Northern Rhodesian police for 3 years, also had a short stint in the Met police in the uk He aspired to join in the Vietnam war, which he did. He lead a fruitful life filled with trying to make the world around him better. We Brits, especially the Cornish, are proud of him for what he accomplished.

In 1993, at the World Trade Center bombing, Rick Recorla was the last person to exit those buildings. He had to "do a final sweep" to make sure he'd gotten all his people out. That's what he was doing on 9/11 when his Tower came down. And it was Rick Rescorla who said; "All the real heroes are dead."

I've been watching 9-11 YouTube documentaries since yesterday. I did a few a while ago as well. This is the first time I've heard of Rick. I'm proud that he's British and my heart aches for what happened on that terrible day. A true hero. Rest in peace Sir. Your job is done.😔

He was a cornishman guys, and we are so so proud of him .

I've been bingeing on these 9/11 personal experiences the last few days, and it's brought me right back to that horrible day. I do think that it's important for people to remember, and pass on these accounts for history purposes so our decendants to hear.... Blessings to all that survived, AND to those who've had to carry on without their loved ones the past two decades WE CAN NEVER, EVER FORGOT THAT DAY NOR SHOULD WE Love from🇨🇦 to our family in🇺🇸

The innocence and hope of the 90's generation that was free of the specters of the cold war died that day, and we still feel the ripple of effects it has had to this day. It was one of the darkest moments in our history but at the same time showed the very best of us.

Rick was a proud Cornishman from Hayle in Cornwall. He's a legend in Hayle. RIP Rick

I was working in England years ago, and regularly called Morgan Stanley offices in the WTC. I often wonder did those I spoke to live or die? So bloody sad.

Rick saved almost all of the Morgan Stanley company that day.

Rick Rescorla was a true Celt. Brave, passionate and spirited. No matter how long he lived elsewhere, you can’t take that away.

We cannot forget the hate we saw that day, but we should always remember that the kindness of thousands of strangers will always outweigh the hatred of a few.

What a great story. This was the last time I have seen America really united. Those days are long gone sad to say.

I am more than convinced that guardian angels exist. Rick Rescola was one. We were all blessed.

The company I work for was acquired by Morgan Stanley earlier this year. They e-mailed us a 9/11 tribute video for the 20th anniversary. Rick Rescorla was mentioned in it. Since then I have been learning more about him through YouTube videos, and all I can say is wow! What an amazing human being! The world needs more people like him. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard his story until this year! He was a true hero and saved so many lives! I’m glad he listened to his instincts and immediately started evacuating people even though the announcement in the building said not to leave. Bill must have been a huge comfort to all the new trainees. He showed great leadership despite the fact that he must have been pretty young at the time.

When I think about 9/11, I think of Rick. His story has affected me deeply over the years. He was a true hero. 🙏

I hope that Morgan Stanley somehow compensated Rick's family for their huge loss. Rick is a true hero. May he RIP 🙏

Rick Rescorla was a true hero!!

I graduated from Infantry OSUT, October 20th 2023, October 19th a very passionate woman gave us newly minted Infantry soldiers a tour of the Infantry Museum. We walked up and down the entirety of the museum, and she stopped us in the portion of the museum dedicated to Ia Drang and told us about Col. Rescorla. Never in my life did my chest puff out more and never was I more prideful than after she told us about the example men like Rescorla are for us Infantry soldiers. I am proud to wear the same uniform as such heroes and there are very few days that go bye where I don't think about how I can honor the heroes of the past with my actions today.