Jason Thomas
Jason Thomas is widely known for his heroic actions on 9/11 when after hours of searching the rubble, he and another marine located and rescued two trapped airport policemen, Will Jimeno & Sgt. John McLoughlin.
For years after 9/11, the world only knew him as the "unnamed Marine" who vanished into the smoke after saving two lives. For Jason, the events of that day weren't a headline; they were a profound testament to the human spirt and resilience. After helping rescue officers Jimeno and McLoughlin from the heart of the wreckage, Jason returned to Ground Zero for weeks to continue the search before quietly returning to his life in Long Island.
It wasn't until Jason saw a preview for Oliver Stone's 2006 film, World Trade Center, that he realized the storyline was depicting his experience.
Since that time, Jason has made appearances on The Today Show, Fox News, National Geographic, PBS and BBC, among many others.
Jason moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2003 where he continues to proudly serve his nation in the US Air Force as a MSgt and EMT.
Today, Jason enjoys engaging audiences as a motivational keynote speaker around the nation in a variety of arenas. He has an uncanny ability to captivate his audience and leave them energized, inspired and empowered to tackle what lies ahead.
Contact Jason to hear his his first hand experiences on 9/11. His testimony provides a rare, poignant perspective that promises to be a profoundly moving experience that attendees won't soon forget.
What clients and audience members have to say:
"Jason is a dynamic speaker who captivates listeners with his real-life examples of how inner strength overcomes adversity."
"He speaks from the heart and shares a message of courage and humility."
"Jason challenges everyone to do and be his or her best at all times!"
"This was one of the best programs I've organized in my professional career. He is absolutely phenomenal and every human being needs to experience this presentation!"
"Jason Thomas is an extraordinary man who stands tall on 9/11 and saved two Port Authority police officers from the rubble on that terrible day."
"Sgt. Jason Thomas is unassuming, but his efforts to save those trapped officers have made him a part of American history."
For years after 9/11, the world only knew him as the "unnamed Marine" who vanished into the smoke after saving two lives. For Jason, the events of that day weren't a headline; they were a profound testament to the human spirt and resilience. After helping rescue officers Jimeno and McLoughlin from the heart of the wreckage, Jason returned to Ground Zero for weeks to continue the search before quietly returning to his life in Long Island.
It wasn't until Jason saw a preview for Oliver Stone's 2006 film, World Trade Center, that he realized the storyline was depicting his experience.
Since that time, Jason has made appearances on The Today Show, Fox News, National Geographic, PBS and BBC, among many others.
Jason moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2003 where he continues to proudly serve his nation in the US Air Force as a MSgt and EMT.
Today, Jason enjoys engaging audiences as a motivational keynote speaker around the nation in a variety of arenas. He has an uncanny ability to captivate his audience and leave them energized, inspired and empowered to tackle what lies ahead.
Contact Jason to hear his his first hand experiences on 9/11. His testimony provides a rare, poignant perspective that promises to be a profoundly moving experience that attendees won't soon forget.
What clients and audience members have to say:
"Jason is a dynamic speaker who captivates listeners with his real-life examples of how inner strength overcomes adversity."
"He speaks from the heart and shares a message of courage and humility."
"Jason challenges everyone to do and be his or her best at all times!"
"This was one of the best programs I've organized in my professional career. He is absolutely phenomenal and every human being needs to experience this presentation!"
"Jason Thomas is an extraordinary man who stands tall on 9/11 and saved two Port Authority police officers from the rubble on that terrible day."
"Sgt. Jason Thomas is unassuming, but his efforts to save those trapped officers have made him a part of American history."
Lead from the Front - Focuses on leadership, decisive action, and institutional values
Jason Thomas is a testament to the Marine Corps adage: “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.” On September 11, 2001, while the world watched in shock, Jason took decisive action. Putting on a uniform that had been sitting in his trunk, he bypassed barricades and headed toward Ground Zero. Amidst the chaos of a collapsing skyline, he partnered with a fellow Marine to conduct an unauthorized search of the debris—a mission that led to the miraculous rescue of two Port Authority police...
Resilience & Adversity - Focuses on the emotional weight of the event and the strength to carry on
For five years after 9/11, the world knew him only as the "unnamed Marine" who vanished into the smoke after saving two lives. For Jason, the events of that day weren't a headline; they were a profound test of human spirit and resilience. After helping rescue Officers Will Jimeno and Sgt. John McLoughlin from the heart of the wreckage, Jason returned to Ground Zero for weeks to continue the search before quietly returning to his life.
In his moving presentations, Jason...
Mission-First Teamwork - Focuses on unity, selflessness, and the "Brotherhood/Sisterhood" of service
What happens when two strangers, bound only by a common uniform and a shared sense of duty, meet in the middle of a national tragedy? For Jason, it resulted in one of the only successful rescues from the ruins of the World Trade Center. On 9/11, he didn't wait for orders; he followed his training. Alongside a fellow Marine he had never met, he scaled the shifting mountains of steel, calling out into the darkness: “United States Marines! Can anyone hear us?”
Relate your corporate mission, culture, and values to a truly inspirational story
Jason can curtail his engagement to incorporate what you would like your audience to takeaway. Your attendees will leave inspired, motivated and ready to tackle the challenges before them.
