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He died in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, while leading evacuees from the South Tower. Early life[edit] Rick Rescorla was born in Hayle, Cornwall, UK, on May 27, 1939.[1][2] Rescorla’s family was of Celtic descent. Rescorla was a natural sportsman, setting a school record in the shot put and was an avid boxer. Military career[edit] UK military[edit] US military[edit] Post-military education and teaching career[edit] Personal life[edit]
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