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  1. Architect. Known for. Acts of heroism, evacuation efforts, and heroically rescued occupants of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. Francis Albert De Martini (March 31, 1952 – September 11, 2001) was an American architect employed by the Port Authority of New York, the agency that managed the World Trade Center, who died in ...

    • March 31, 1952
    • American
    • Evacuation efforts during the September 11 attacks
    • Architect
    • Brian Clark Rescued A Man Stuck on The 81st Floor of The South Tower
    • Michael Benfante and John Cerqueira Carried A Wheelchair-Bound Woman to Safety
    • Patricia Horoho Set Up A Triage Area After The Pentagon Attacks
    • Frank de Martini and Pablo Ortiz Saved at Least 50 Lives in The North Tower
    • A Boatlift Carried 500,000 People to Safety
    • First Responders Worked Day and Night Searching For Remains
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    Stanley Praimnath was on the 81st floor of the South Tower when a second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, struck at 9:03 am. Praimnath's location was close enough to the strike point that he could see the plane approaching. Though he miraculously survived, the resulting damage and destruction left him with no discernible way out. Fortunately, Bri...

    Following the attacks, exiting the World Trade Center's towers via elevator wasn't an option. Those evacuating upper floors had to descend in sweltering stairwells that were often filled with smoke. The route was difficult enough for the able-bodied; for wheelchair users it was impossible. When Michael Benfante encountered wheelchair user Tina Hans...

    The Pentagon was the third target of the morning, with American Airlines Flight 77 hitting the building at 9:37 am. Thanks to the efforts of survivors and first responders who bravely entered the fiery crash site, many of the injured made it outside the building. There, a triage area had been set up by Patricia Horoho, an Army nurse who was then a ...

    Frank De Martini, a construction manager who worked for the Port Authority, and Pablo Ortiz, a Port Authority construction instructor, were inside the North Tower when it was hit. They survived, but instead of seeking safety they began to help people trapped on the tower's 88th and 89th floors. Along with some of their coworkers, the two are though...

    Manhattan's status as an island can sometimes be forgotten, but the attacks of September 11 highlighted this fact. Though some of those seeking refuge from the area around the World Trade Center were able to travel north, and others crossed the Brooklyn Bridge on foot, thousands had no choice but to head south toward the water. However, instead of ...

    Among the men and women killed on September 11 were many first responders who were at the World Trade Center to assist those trapped and injured by the attacks. The deaths include 23 New York City police officers, 37 Port Authority officers, and 343 members of the New York City fire department. Those who lost their lives in the line of duty were he...

    Frank De Martini was a construction manager who survived the North Tower attack and helped many others escape. He and his coworker Pablo Ortiz opened stuck elevator doors, cleared offices, and directed people to exits until the tower collapsed.

  2. Jan 21, 2005 · Frank De Martini, the ebullient Port Authority construction manager, with his crew of Pete Negron, Carlos DaCosta and Pablo Ortiz, performed herculean labors, saving at least 70 people in the ...

  3. Aug 29, 2003 · 'Frank Had a Calming Effect' Mr. De Martini began assembling people in a large office at the southwest corner of the building, the farthest from where the plane had hit. He began to give ...

  4. Jun 7, 2010 · Frank A. Demartini, on-site construction manager for the World Trade Center, spoke of the resilience of the towers in an interview recorded on January 25, 20...

    • Jun 8, 2010
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  5. Feb 21, 2020 · Frank was a construction manager of the World Trade Center and died on 9/11. Learn about his life, education, career, family, and memorial sites dedicated to him.

  6. Sep 11, 2017 · Frank De Martini sadly died during 9/11 when he selflessly helped save 77 people trapped in the North tower.Subscribe to Discovery TV for more great clips:ht...

    • Sep 11, 2017
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    • Discovery UK
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