The Marine Who Refused to Quit | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

On 9/11, Marine Jason Thomas raced toward Ground Zero knowing it was no accident. Amid collapsing towers and choking ash, he joined fellow Marines and civilians to search the rubble—hours later, they heard a faint voice, leading to the miraculous rescue of two trapped police officers. Though no other survivors were found in his 20-day search, Thomas kept his ordeal private until a movie brought his story to light. Now a master sergeant, EMT, and motivational speaker, he channels his trauma into helping others, forever changed by that day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…