mike oreilly is my uncle and as his only niece i must say im very proud of him especially after going through what my family did after my grandfather had fell. very proud of my family and the mark they left.

I’ve spent my whole life in construction as a pipefitter and I have nothing but respect and admiration for these guys. This video was shot during good weather. Imagine what it’s like with a 25 mile an hour wind and temperatures below freezing. My hat is off to them.

My fathers been an ironworker for 35 years, and although i didnt follow in his footsteps I have nothing but respect for my old man. To me he is the bravest person on planet earth. Repsect to ironworkers

I'm a NYC window cleaner 30 years. Mike, Tommy it wasn't all for nothing. Your dad's are part of the history of the greatest city in the world. I watch you guys at work and you are a special breed, God bless be safe.

This has got to be the most badass job in the states. Much respect for these professionals

Local 63 Chicago punk here. Hard hats off to you boys in New York. I cannot imagine having to go to work with all that trauma in the back of your heads every day. You guys make me proud to do what i do.

what an amazing story.. thank you to all those hardworking iron workers.

I was married to a Union Ironworker out of New Jersey...THESE GUYS ARE HEROES. I love and respect all of them. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I have a high respect for these guys.

As a scaffolder I tie off to the steel structure. As ironworkers they install the steel structure, takes a lot of balls to be an iron worker. Keep up the good work boys.

Props to these guys who will do this scary job! Most folks can’t do it, I know I can’t...

Much respect for what you boys do. I'm in the sprinkler fitters Union 542 in Pittsburgh. I got a few buddies that are iron workers here for local 3. Much respect to my fellow union brothers.

This country wouldn’t exist if not for balls like this. God bless anyone who can do this job. 🇺🇸

You can tell before coffee break if an apprentice IW is gonna cut it or not. Everyone's watching. Much respect to all Union IWs. Retired from L 625 since 2005

Retired Union Electrician here Local #3 NYC! Worked many jobs in WTC over the years! Nothing but respect and admiration for these guys! A few family members are Union Iron Workers in NYC, great guys and salt of the earth people. Proud to have these guys in the family! FJB!

Retired Local 405 Philadelphia. Thanks for all those before me, those with me and those ahead of me for giving me the living I made and the retirement I am now enjoying.

Total, total respect for you guys. 🇬🇧

Great video. Wish there was more like it. - Local 721

To all the people working on the World Trade Center: Great job! Because of you, New York City is getting better than it ever was!

Local 207 apprentice love the work, and the opportunity to work with some very experienced ironworkers

I always wanted to be an ironworker when I grew up ... at some point in my life. I am proud to say I achieved that goal and can count myself among the best class of workers in the world. If the money was better than what I make now, I'd still be an ironworker.

You gotta respect the heights. Much respect to you all. THANK YOU. 🙏

I could NEVER do this......these guys are incredible.

I watched the complete documentary on all projects 3 times over and I cried every time.

Thank you to all the men and women that risk their lives every day doing what they love and building our country I always wanted to be a structural welder I got really sick last January Im hoping that I can at least do it. On the ground in a Warehouse building the beams or anything like that I had a construction background I did construction of 10 years framing Roofing all kinds of stuff I love the heights but ever since I got sick I'm very dizzy light-headed so I don't think I'll ever be able to do that but you never know thank you again for all you men women out there that keep on building our world

These guys deserve to be payed top salaries!

Great to see the Irish ☘️ names👍 Stay safe guys

Love this work. I'm an ironworker myself. Love this show

local 40 nyc and proud

Does this Old Man good to see Young Men like this.Much Respect to you boys!!Be Safe...

these guys have iron balls for working up there.

Years ago I got a chance to ride a hoist up 10 floors to deliver construction plans. Ofcourse I was on a safe floor ,but I seen the workers on the floors and I could not believe how they could do what they did,day in and day out. The courage, dedication and great spirit they have everyday

I'm a layout/fitter for structural .been a welder before and also have been in the sheet metal union. Being up there as an iron worker is a dream..

These are extraordinary men.

These people are the real celebrities of this nation.

I am proud to have been a small part of that.

Now I'm just learning iron worker and that was amazing

Great footage of a few connectors building a part of history. It's not everyday that one can say they've helped build such a project. And for those pecking at the ironworkers for wearing safety harnesses, you've obviously never worked on a "BIG" job before - it's required! Stick to the "little" jobs if you don't like wearing them.

my palms were sweaty watching this. These men are built different. The balls it takes to stand hundrends of feet in the air wit so many moving parts.

Congratulations and thanks to all of you.....you are very brave men and I hope that not one lief is lost :)

Big shout-out to NYC from Ironworkers local #25 Detroit!! The bad boys of the building trades!

Much respect

it was a long time ago so im not sure what they pay now but its a great job you will never be more proud of a job then as a ironworker .the local in ottawa should have a apprentice coordinater they should be able to help you .good luck .

Dont know why but just watchin iron workers brings a tear for there bravery and pride

Great MEN. Period !

Americans appreciate your sacrifices. Thank you for all that u do IRON WORKERS! 🇺🇸

these guys,are the real iron men

We do it for iron. IRONWORKERS BABY!!!! I.W. 387 represent

Rest in peace to all the countries who had terrorist attacks

I’ve fallen 2 floors onto concrete. It’s sore let me tell you. But thanks to Paddy, he bent back the high tensile steel concrete starting bars I fell onto that morning. As he said to me, “I thought they were a bit dangerous at that position”

God bless brothers and sisters! Love from local 5!!!!!!

I'm an Ironworker 433 Las Vegas and I had my high school prom in WTC "98". Mike O'Reilly, your pop built one of the most famous buildings the world has ever seen. Just because 9/11 happened, doesn't hide the fact that it was built, it was there and he along with our brothers made that happen.

got to love the job b safe out there. 4 who ever is an iron worker. from local 433

local 40 baby. great vid. I work on the oculus at the world trade center. not as cool as tower 1 but still damn proud to be part of it

I respect these guys as much as business CEOs if not more than them..

Just came across this video mike oreily i salute you brother you and ya dad heros

Iron workers local 75 mad respect brothas

Every structural ironworker that's real should be making a million a year...rodbusters too

That Bethlehem steel hard hat and sticker is legendary

God bless all the ironworkers

Mike when telling the story of his dad he almost cried. Men of men

L.A. sends its Love and Respect... I.W. Local 433

God bless them

My grandfather fell off of what is now best buy. 27ft. Shattered his leg and really fucked up his back. And that was the same thing he said after he fell.. "Give me a cigarette".. crzy

my father works on tower 1 i proud of him

gotta love RED IRON

I have this show on ITunes.

I think I'ma cry

Guys are at a whole other level Risk taking Skills Team work Trusting one another High morale/enthusiastic for the build Truly america isnt america witho iron workers just as teachers, police, inventors, the wealthy, the preachers, farmers, cooks, drivers, military, etc etc etc. These guys are the real deal

RESPECT TO THE FELLAS🙏🏾 SD LOCAL 229 TAPPING IN TO SHOW LOVE! THIS WORK ISNT FOR EVERYBODY BUT ITS DONE FOR EVERYBODY🪝🙌🏾 CHASE THE HOOK

same here!!

Amazing story woooow

377 salutes you guys

Never mind fighters these ironworkers are hardcore fair play to all

God bless these real American men. 🇺🇸

Hey Peter J !!!!! Representing akwesasne. Ace

Lord Bless these Union Men. Fore without them. There would be no walls, for the rest of the Men. AMEN

Working construction in cold weather is difficult. I know, I've done it before.

BOILERMAKERS. Respect to kings of the sky🛠️⚒️🛠️⚒️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

GO UNION!!!! Local 40 rules the skyline!

Iron workers are so bad ass.

Alot of Irish Surnames , really shows we irish have travelled 🇮🇪👊

These guys are indescribable. You can learn any skill... but add to that the courage to face danger 6 days a week is on a level most people cannot attain.

It must be difficult trying to work while Peter Jay cries every time he sees an Eagle

heroes

Local 416 LA, I tip my hat to you.

How expensive are just one of those steep beams?

The ironworkers look into the windows of the traders and decision makers who would never do their jobs.

Kinda grabs you by the boo boo don't it. Big respect from Texas

I wanna be an iron worker so bad

Looks just like his dad

Hey that sounds just like that Ned Harrison guy.

I wanna hear about the dudes shiner

Whoop whoop. I hope you boys make a good living

I don't do good with heights. I'm not afraid to admit it and it's crazy how these guys conquer such heights.

I was a union iron worker for 22 years...I gained 30 pounds of muscle in those years... what's that tell you...?

Ojalá hagan las torres gemelas

Damn i'm still a bit sheepish to stand on the blade of a forklift 6 feet high.

These guys are nuts. I’ll be the ground guy

Serious question 0.44, can someone explain how that beam doesnt just slide out of that