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Don Arias

Don Arias

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. and former NYC firefighter, 9/11 family advocate who lost his brother Adam in the World Trade Center attacks.

Aug 31, 2026

Peter O'Dowd
Peter O'DowdCORRESPONDENT
15:23
And I'm just curious if you're frustrated by how long this has taken.
15:29
I think frustrated would probably be an understatement if my experience is of any value.
15:37
I think KSM is pretty proud of what he's done.
15:42
You know, claimed credit for that back in 2009 when I was in the courtroom where he burst out and said, I did it, just sentenced me, knowing full well they weren't going to.
15:53
And as Carol states, there's a pretty strong documents case to be had as well.
15:58
So 10, 15 years ago, I would have screwed myself into the ceiling over this.
16:04
But as one 9-11 family member said, You know, we've been emotionally waterboarded by our own government, you know, for years now.
Peter O'Dowd
Peter O'DowdCORRESPONDENT
18:41
remember him?

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