The courage was from those who had a choice. I agree that way too many folks had no choices. Those that went in to help, knowing full well that they might not survive are the most amazing people. It wasn't about profit, or what's in it for me. It was an instinctive, I have to help my fellow man regardless of the risk. No checking political beliefs, sexual preference, religion etc. You are my neighbor and I'm willing to put my life on the line to save yours.
What scares me 10 years later, too many folks have forgotten how willing all of us were to go into the fire to help each other. Seems like we need to find that courage again.