
"Today Is the Day" — Rick Rescorla, the Man Who Saved 2,687 Lives on 9/11
On September 11, 2001, Morgan Stanley's security chief Rick Rescorla evacuated 2,687 employees from the World Trade Center's South Tower before it collapsed — then went back inside to save more. He had predicted the attack years earlier and spent a decade preparing his people for the day that finally came.
Apr 10, 2026