Surviving the Pentagon on 9/11 | Fayetteville Arkansas News

David Phillips, a Springdale native and Army soldier stationed at the Pentagon on 9/11, recounts his harrowing survival as Flight 77 struck the building—right where his office stood. He describes the blinding flash, his colleague’s desperate shout to dive for cover, and their miraculous escape from the heart of the blast. Among the chaos, he helped evacuate others, becoming one of the last to leave—and credits three miracles: his own survival, the lives of his colleagues in the collapsing section, and the fact that the area wasn’t fully occupied. He mourns friends lost, including Wallace Hogan, and reflects on the devastating loss of potential. Returning later, he found personal items like uniforms and Bibles destroyed by fire—but some things survived. Phillips emphasizes the enduring impact of 9/11, urging everyone to remember life’s fragility: you never know what a day will bring—or if it’ll be your last. 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/92bdaca875b66d43