The Pentagon Survivor Who Refused to Surrender | Charleston News

On September 11, 2001, Roy Wallace, an Army colonel at the Pentagon, survived a catastrophic attack that claimed 29 colleagues. Amid shattered glass, smoke, and flames, his military training kept him grounded as he guided others to safety, even dragging a severely burned lieutenant colonel to safety before returning into the inferno. Despite unimaginable loss, the Pentagon reopened the next day — launching the ambitious Phoenix Project to rebuild the building exactly as it was, down to the limestone and slate. Completed on 9/11/02, the restoration symbolized resilience. Now retired but still working at the Pentagon, Wallace wears his melted clock as a reminder and champions remembering those lost — ensuring their sacrifice never fades. 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/450d17cc0ad844db