Thomas Wilson
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“... Got to do what you got to do to keep things moving along.”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said he focused on keeping things moving along during recovery efforts at ground zero.
“I had a lot to unpack,”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said he started seeing a mental health specialist two years ago because he had a lot to unpack.
“I don't know how many thousands upon thousands of people crossed the bridge that day,”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson described the crowds of people crossing the Williamsburg Bridge on foot after the attacks.
“My mindset was just get the job done,”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said his mindset during recovery efforts was just to get the job done.
“It eases me and it helps me get back, and I know I had a lot of anxiety; I still do.”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said mental health therapy eases him and helps with his anxiety.
“I said goodbye to that couple, 'I'll come see you later on to take that report,'”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson told ABC News what he said to an elderly couple in Brooklyn before heading to the World Trade Center on 9/11.
“Never did see them again.”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said he never saw the elderly burglary victims again after responding to the attacks.
“I'm still haunted. Covered in dust. ... That mass exodus out of Manhattan still sticks with me.”
Thomas Wilson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Wilson said he is still haunted by the mass exodus of dust-covered people fleeing Manhattan.