Pentagon Survivor Shares 9/11 Story | Dayton News

On September 11, 2001, Roy Wallace, a retired Army colonel, survived the Pentagon attack thanks to his military training—and became a hero by rescuing colleagues trapped in smoke and flames. Despite losing 29 coworkers, he returned to the wreckage to search for survivors, unaware another plane had struck. The Pentagon reopened just days later, sparking the massive “Phoenix Project” to restore the building using original materials and methods—completed on time. Today, Wallace still serves at the Pentagon, honoring those lost and urging Americans to remember, reflect, and act. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1d1f66824456a6b