Brian Birdwell - Burned but not broken
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13 жыл бұрын#iamsecond #brianbirdwell #9/11
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One minute he was visiting the bathroom down the hall from his Pentagon office. The next minute he was burned over 60% of his body from an unknown explosion and resulting fires. That was the hell unleashed on Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell on 9/11/2001.
He didn't yet know that a 757 passenger jet had been hijacked by terrorists and flown into his side of the building. Nor that he was one of the few survivors from his office sector of the Pentagon. Or the levels of pain and agony associated with his resulting recovery. That was all to come.
What he did find was that God had plans for him to survive that day, and eventually lead him to become a Texas State Senator. The journey he recalls is a chilling reminder of the depth of trauma that only God can heal.
@johnconway3834 3 жыл бұрын
He spoke at our church yesterday (7/4/2021). What an amazing story! I'm already 1/2way through the book!
@larkmcgee4653 2 жыл бұрын
I will listen to every story. I will watch all the footage. It is the very LEAST I can do to honor and remember everyone killed or injured that day. Thank you Brian, and God bless you.
@pogmstillfly 12 жыл бұрын
I've watched I don't know how many of these I Am Second videos but I always keep coming back to this one. I was a drug addict and I can relate to Head and Lecrae's testimonies but for some reason, this one touches me more than any other. VERY POWERFUL.
@lindahyde7878 7 жыл бұрын
Never forget!!! I was working in my office taking care of patients...watching this on a small black and white TV in my lab room...and so I say once more...Never Forget!!!
@swstryker 13 жыл бұрын
Dang. I don't know how you guys keep doing it, but you keep finding people with awesome testimonies. Just when I think I've heard it all, here comes Mr. Birdwell. Tragedy, heroism, forgiveness, grace, mercy, pain, suffering and most of all renewal.
@Mozlove 8 жыл бұрын
they dont make men like this anymore. man makes me proud to be an American and makes me feel honored that men like this guard our nation. thank you sir for your service!!!
@cherielee1090 8 жыл бұрын
Brian I am sooooooooo-sooooooooo sorry you endured what you have, yet through it all I've seen your strength. I relate to many of these videos first hand, but yours Brian kinda hits home for me. I have a WONDERFUL relationship with God, and have for quite some time now, yet it's never easy having to say good-bye, or missing out on the chance/chances to say good-bye. I live in pain daily, never knowing if I'll make it another day, but I've the live and comfort of God that has me seeing life in a positive way, so I don't complain, but you Brian, on the days I think " I can't", you've most definitely made it that I'll be thinking of you and all you endured. Much love, light and happiness to you and your family. Continual blessings ALWAYS. Amen.
@carbonking53 7 жыл бұрын
Incredibly moving! Whenever I think I've had a bad day I'll watch this
@debfryer2437 3 жыл бұрын
Henry Eyring the scientist, prayed on his knees by his deathbed, asking God why he was stricken with cancer. The spirit spoke to him in reply and said “Because God needs brave sons.” Thank you Brian for your bravery and for not becoming filled with the desire for revenge. I salute you. God bless. ❤️
@NathanHacker 4 жыл бұрын
Keep making these videos they are stories that need to be told !
@timjohnson652 9 жыл бұрын
This is my cousin n I love you Brian .
@millenniumman75 12 жыл бұрын
9/11/01 - I woke up and turned on CBS w/Bryant Gumbel (the clip is on KZfaq). I will never forget the woman phone interviewee screaming when the second plane hit, proving it wasn't an accident. I called a good friend at work - he was the first person I told and I was the person who told him. The day was sunny but oh so heavy on the heart. I lost that friend in April, 2008 to suicide. I strive on for God, and He has helped me ways beyond my thinking, just like He did for Mr. Birdwell.
@kathyladehoff1911 2 жыл бұрын
Ty for telling the truth. I feel for this man and his horrifying experience but he should speak the truth about what really happened on 9-11-2001. Was not an airplane!
@ChibiPanda8888 2 жыл бұрын
@@kathyladehoff1911 footage please? Link? Also if it weren't, there would still be a plane. Where is the plane? Where is the evidence for your claim?
@lulubirdwell 13 жыл бұрын
WOW! Well said Brian! Thank you for your service then and now. God bless you!!
@ChibiPanda8888 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Brian, thank you so much for your service to our country. Thank you for your outspoken Christian testimony. I thank God for giving you the mental and spiritual fortitude to endure such an incredible experience and also for the bravery to speak about it now. I pray God blesses you for sharing it with all of us in Computer Land. Also thanks for bringing up that point about Jesus being separated from His Father. I never thought if it that way but you are absolutely right. What a thought!
@candypatzlsberger5323 8 жыл бұрын
I just listened a 2nd time to his testemony on VCY Rally...still bring tears to my eyes to hear his complete testemony!! God bless this man and his family! May We Never Forget 9/11!!
@kimberlyabrams5203 2 жыл бұрын
This has to be the most inspirational video I’ve ever seen sent chills through my body I’d give anything to meet this man
@kjhs247 11 жыл бұрын
This is a amazing testament of God's grace. This man defied the odds to fulfill a greater purpose. Praise Jesus for his love and sacrifice!!! God bless our service men and women for their bravery everyday for our freedom!
@aisatsblake 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic testimony!
@pamcox5083 9 жыл бұрын
Great testimony. From the beginning to the end!
@billturkington7578 2 жыл бұрын
GRATEFUL
@bungalowmo Жыл бұрын
This is in my top 3 favorites. It may just be #1 What an amazing testimony! ✝️🙌💜
@bungalowmo Жыл бұрын
Watching again today. I think this is my 4th...maybe 5th time. The way he tells this story is so powerful. Praise God for saving him!
@chrisfowler623 13 жыл бұрын
I remember that day. I was only 13 in 7th grade. Changed my life forever on the out look of life, later to find God and Christ, but Brian Birdwell, God Bless you for the time that you gave for your duty and God bless you for sharing and staying strong after everything you have been threw.
@robertndarnell 11 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of I am Second videos but this one was great. What a great, great man. Glory to god forever!
@trinitylabradors 13 жыл бұрын
wow. that is amazing in so many ways. I am thankful today that Brian is serving this country.
@PianoMakeupBox64 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian for sharing so bravely what happened to you that had to be so very hard .. and for reminding me how the Father must have suffered to as you said i never thought of Jesus' 3yrs like that His being seperated from His Father you are one amazing Man and though i dont know you personally i feel blessed to have shared your testomony God bless you and your family. and all who suffered on that terrible day.
@onecircle1915 5 жыл бұрын
Wow .... ! ...wow ... thank you for sharing Brian Birdwell.
@pedinurse1 4 жыл бұрын
Oh Lord Jesus your mercy transcends everything, you are the true physician
@robertj.simpson354 6 жыл бұрын
The Glory belongs to God Almighty.
@ductapeboss 10 жыл бұрын
Amazing Testimony! One of the best yet!
@anthony9869 4 жыл бұрын
Only a heartless person could give this video a thumbs down Shame on you
@lizc934 4 жыл бұрын
@@zachvance6265 I know his family. I met them when a friend of mine passed away related to them. I've spoken to him and to his wife and his brother. He is not as you say! He has endured great hardship, but he is an honorable man.
@zachvance6265 4 жыл бұрын
@@lizc934 how does one endure great hardship, yet still lack compassion...
@ChibiPanda8888 2 жыл бұрын
@@zachvance6265 step into his shoes for a while. If someone hurts you really bad, the normal response is to want revenge; to hurt them worse than they hurt you. He said he is working through forgiving those who hurt him, even though he hasn't done it yet. Trauma of the spirit takes time to work through, especially that much trauma (sometimes a long, long time). I have a family member who is older than I am who went through major childhood trauma and it has taken him his whole life to get to the point of forgiveness of those who caused him that trauma (and he is still working through that). I believe he will eventually forgive them but sometimes fully forgiving someone takes time. He isn't a terrible person for that. I mean, I'm not sure why I'm saying this to you because you seem like the type of person to stick with your perceptions even when people give out well thought out arguments against them, but I don't know. Thought I would try anyway.
@rickvilla425 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@leemorse3067 Жыл бұрын
God surely has blessed you Brian 🙏🙏🙏
@anthony9869 4 жыл бұрын
Godbless you sir and your family
@JoshuaHults 10 жыл бұрын
YES !
@billturkington7578 2 жыл бұрын
Grayeful. Thank you
@jenniferwohlfert582 11 жыл бұрын
You are right, God had another plan for you! You sharing this story says it all! Thank you!
@jackymanchester2891 6 жыл бұрын
So very emotional and moving. What courage he showed, and through all those surgeries which had to be very painful, yet he has lived to serve his country. And the forgiveness, it will come, if you know of Corrie ten Boom, she also had to come to grips with what she was teaching, and what she was able, by God's grace to do. It will come, he is committed to Christ and the Lord will give the grace to forgive. We all must face this, as we were all affected, if not personally harmed by this terrorist act. Forgiveness is healing, and we all need healing, and the Blood of Jesus Christ our Savior, covers all sins. We need to go to Him. Amen.
@frederickamina9096 8 жыл бұрын
Amen
@who9and10 12 жыл бұрын
WOW
@les72107 2 жыл бұрын
❤️🙏😭🙏❤️
@montanapearl4577 4 жыл бұрын
I am second also. Thank you Jesus.
@angelictigerette 11 ай бұрын
Amen, and Praise Jesus. Praise God the Father for His greatness. Thank You, Lord, for Your glory. Thank You, Lord, for Your love.
@911mining 2 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with people down voting a video like this.
@Langkowski 2 жыл бұрын
It's probably people like Fadel Alkilani and such.
@deanwright7750 8 жыл бұрын
god bless hero and friend were hero
@michaelxdrift 11 жыл бұрын
Concerns you? He was yards from death. He assured to himself he was going to see jesus.Instead what happened? Chunks were pulled off of him at ease. They had to disinfect all of his wounds which were all over his body. He screamed in pain but no one can hear. You were not in his position. Praying for him is fine, but keep in mind where he was the events beforehand. Saying goodbye to his son and wife. Who wants to see there father like that? We are all human, even when we should forgive, we dont.
@MrHunterd81 7 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone vote this down?
@cjowensby3832 11 жыл бұрын
I respect this man, but it concerns me that he says he isn't at a place where he could forgive the terrorists. God has zero tolerance for lack of forgiveness and He made that clear in His word. I pray he finds a way to forgive, so that he will also be forgiven. Matt 6:14-15 "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." See Matt 18:21-35 also.
@elizabethowens6498 6 жыл бұрын
The bible also speaks of judging people. You weren't there. I am sure he will forgive in time, but he just isn't there yet.
@ChibiPanda8888 2 жыл бұрын
He said he is working through forgiving those who hurt him, even though he hasn't done it yet. Trauma of the spirit takes time to work through, especially that much trauma (sometimes a long, long time). I have a family member who is older than I am who went through major childhood trauma and it has taken him his whole life to get to the point of forgiveness of those who caused him that trauma (and he is still working through that). I believe he will eventually forgive them but sometimes fully forgiving someone takes time.
@bungalowmo Жыл бұрын
It took me over 40 years to forgive the man who murdered my grandmother. Good thing I wasn't waiting for your approval.
@thegarthgoodviewshow 13 жыл бұрын
wow this is powerful thank you lord