Military & Warriors · 21st Century
Rick Rescorla’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Rick Rescorla, Unknown
Who Was Rick Rescorla?
Richard Cyril Rescorla was a British-American soldier, police officer, educator and private security specialist. He served as a British Army paratrooper during the Cyprus Emergency and a commissioned officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of colonel in the Army before entering the private sector, where he worked in corporate security.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Rick Rescorla's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Rick Rescorla died during 9/11 evacuating Morgan Stanley employees from the South Tower. Last phone contact documented him singing to calm evacuees; these specific words are not recorded.
Sources
- biography Heart of a Soldier by James B. Stewart
- archive 9/11 Memorial Museum records
Legacy
Rick Rescorla's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Rick Rescorla’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Rick Rescorla die?
Rick Rescorla died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Rick Rescorla’s last words documented?
Rick Rescorla died during 9/11 evacuating Morgan Stanley employees from the South Tower. Last phone contact documented him singing to calm evacuees; these specific words are not recorded.
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