Stanley Praimnath, 9/11 Survivor and Keynote Speaker for 9/11 25th Anniv

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Stanley Praimnath is a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the WTC. As one of the only 4 survivors above the impact zone in the South Tower, his incredible story is one of survival, recovery and hope. Praimnath was working on the 81st floor of the South Tower when he watched the second hijacked airplane approach his building. He saw the aircraft tilt just before striking the tower and, with only seconds to react, dove beneath his desk. He survived the impact and the collapse of the South Tower. 

His story of survival is also a story of faith. Among the few physical reminders he kept from that day are the shoes he wore to work—shoes whose soles were melted and covered in ash. “I still have the shoes I wore to work that day. The soles are melted, and they’re caked in ash. I keep them in a shoebox with the word ‘deliverance’ written all around it. They’re kind of like my ark, a reminder of God’s presence and the life I owe to him.” — Stanley Praimnath 

Praimnath keeps those shoes in a shoebox marked “deliverance”—a deeply personal reminder of what he believes was God’s presence in the midst of the catastrophe and the life he believes he was given back. Twenty-five years later, he will return to that day not simply to remember what happened, but to share a message of courage, recovery and hope. 

The commemoration will also honor the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. Local police, sheriff’s and fire department leadership will be present, and the ceremony will include special recognition honoring the service and sacrifice of local law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel. “September 11th is a day we must never forget—not only because of the lives that were lost, but because of the courage and sacrifice displayed by so many,” said organizers. “This anniversary gives our community an opportunity to remember those we lost, listen to someone who lived through the tragedy, and express our gratitude to the people who continue to serve and protect our community every day.” 

Approximately 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Flight 93, which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As the nation marks the 25th anniversary, Calvary Christian Center invites residents throughout the Yuba-Sutter community to gather together for a solemn and moving remembrance.