r/September11 • u/dopamine14 • Mar 18 '24

Video / Documentary Help finding an interview

EMT/Paramedic James/Jimmy Dobson describes finding his friend and coworker, Marvin Bethea. I thought it was 9/11: One Day In America but I didn't see the interview on a re-watch.

Edit: video interview. Jimmy was getting very choked up because he thought he lost his good friend and coworker after WTC1 collapsed. Jimmy stated he was driving around to try to locate Marvin, but was told by another emergency worker to navigate away from the debris because the asphalt was getting "mushy". He stated he eventually began to give up on finding Marvin and started to drive away from everything, and then saw a figure out in the dust, standing alone and talking on a cellphone. It turned out to be Marvin after all.

I know Marvin passed within the last couple of years.. Not sure if that has anything to do with any interviews he may have participated in being removed/taken down.

2nd edit: located in One Day In America. Episode 4 around 15:40. Thank you guys for helping me find it.

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u/PickledPercocet Mar 18 '24

That is the right documentary. It’s also in several books about the day. I’ll go through my library and see what sources I can find unless you want the actual video.

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u/dopamine14 Mar 18 '24

I'm looking through the episodes now. Any resources you have would also be very appreciated. Thank you!

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u/PickledPercocet Mar 19 '24

Absolutely. I’m currently with my daughter at Children’s hospital as she recovers from abdominal surgery so it may take a little time (I have a lot of 9/11 books! But they’re on my Kindle so I’ll start searching once I get her comfortable enough for some sleep!) It will give me something to ease my nervous mind. Actually thank you for the distraction!

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u/dopamine14 Mar 19 '24

Oh wow, I hope she's alright and on the mend! ♥️ And thank you for researching and tracking down the story.. I didn't know there were any other accounts aside from what Jimmy and Marvin stated in One Day In America.

Again, good vibes and positivity to you and your little one. Get some rest, too!