Custodian who saved several people, escaped World Trade Center's North Tower remembers 9/11
William Rodriguez, a custodian at the World Trade Center, recounted his harrowing experience on September 11, 2001. Initially planning to take the day off, he was persuaded to come into work, arriving at the North Tower shortly before the first plane hit. Rodriguez, who possessed a master key to all doors in the towers, used his knowledge of the building to help guide people to safety, including first responders, and is believed to be one of the last people to exit the North Tower alive.
Rodriguez's firsthand account highlights the chaos and bravery of ordinary individuals during the 9/11 attacks, emphasizing the critical role of people like him in rescue efforts.