9/11 Hero Orio Palmer’s Last Moments in the Towers

Deputy Chief Orio Palmer’s heroic climb to the 78th floor of the World Trade Center on 9/11 is a story of bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. As he led his team upward through smoke and chaos, he reached the very floor where the plane struck, calmly reporting the situation until the building’s collapse forced a desperate retreat. This is a tribute to Orio Palmer’s courage and the countless first responders who risked everything that day.