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Paul Hanlon Keating, NYC Fireman, Ladder 5

The Manasquan High School Class of 1981 held their 20th reunion in July of 2001 at the Crystal Point in Point Pleasant, NJ. Paul Keating was catching up with his classmates and told them he was a NYC Fireman. His friends said, “Paulie, that’s just crazy”. But he looked them in the eye with that smile of his and said, “I have to tell you, I love it!”

Less than 6 weeks later Paul was awakened in his Cedar Street apartment in NYC when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He called his sister Jeanne to let her know he was ok but that he was going to the fire station behind his apartment. It was his day off but looking out his window he could see glass and debris flying everywhere even though the towers were over a quarter mile away from his apartment. He knew this was no ordinary occurrence. Then he told his sister, “I’m going to the World Trade Center to help my brothers.” That was the last thing anybody ever heard from Paul Hanlon Keating.

Paul Keating was a regular guy; funny, always smiling. He wore puka beads around his neck (ask your parents, kids). He told corny jokes. School was a lot of fun for him. He wasn’t all that interested in academics. He was interested in his friends and good times. Paul would be the first person to say, “Why the heck would you ever have a scholarship in my name?” He would say he was just doing his job on 9/11. But the fact is while thousands of terrified people were running away from the WTC, Paul and his brothers were running towards it. Paul’s body was found on March 7, 2012 under the South Tower lobby next to the revolving doors he was manning to help people escape the building.

The Paul Keating Memorial Scholarship is a $1000 essay contest explaining “Bravery and Patriotism: What It Means to Me in the United States Today” . All Manasquan High School Seniors are eligible every year. It is funded from generous donations by the Manasquan High School Class of 1981 and the Manasquan Patrolman’s Benevolent Association. MHS Class of 81 Alumnae Bill Reinhard and Jake Kleinecht keep the scholarship running every year. Mr. Reinhard corresponds with the high school and presents the winning seniors at the annual Academic Awards Night. A retired Manasquan Police Captain, Mr. Kleinecht arranges the annual donation from the PBA as well as running various fundraisers in the summer.

Paul Keating was everyone’s friend. The MHS Class of 81 keeps this scholarship going to insure that Paul’s life and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

It’s important to remember that Paul Keating walked the same hallways of Manasquan High School as the seniors who win this scholarship. It’s important to remember that in June of 1981, Paul was an excited senior getting ready for graduation, and in Paulie’s case, the graduation parties! It’s important to remember that he was a goofball, a friend, a son, a brother, and on his last day on earth, Paul Keating was a hero.

Donations to support the scholarship are welcome and needed. Please make checks payable to:

The Paul Keating Memorial Scholarship, 2396 Sycamore Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

9/11 ~ NEVER FORGET

Second Chance

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

WHO WE ARE

Second Chance NJ is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, created to train and place previously incarcerated people in the hospitality industry. High rates of recidivism (individuals returning to jail/prison after release) and the difficulty the food industry has in attracting and hiring long-term employees make this a project that can help solve two serious problems in our community.

OUR OBJECTIVES

*To reduce recidivism *To provide a trained, talent pool for area restaurants

A SOLUTION

An exclusive 8-week culinary arts training program to provide a basic orientation to the culinary arts. This intensive course will prepare the student to assume entry level positions in the area’s restaurants.

PARTNERSHIPS

Second Chance NJ has entered into partnerships with the Monmouth County Culinary Arts Program, Monmouth and Ocean County Probation, The NJ Department of Corrections and the NJ Re-Entry Corp.

FUNDING

Second Chance NJ has received a grant from the NJ Department of Corrections to initiate its program and the first group of classes.

DONATIONS

Donations can be made to: Second Chance NJ P.O. Box 352 Brielle, NJ 08730 Or www.gofundme.com/f/second-chance-nj CONTACT: Jim Flynn | 732.859.5643 | jimaf5003@gmail.com https://secondchancenj.org