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Hagerman F.D. to Erect 9/11 Memorial Hagerman F.D. holds a special ceremony to bless a steel beam given to them from the World Trade Center. See story page 10
Setauket Memorial Park Dedicated to 9/11 Park displays a sculpture to represent the rebirth of hope rising from the ashes and a “Wall or Remembrance,” See story page 30
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Not for One Day
From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Ten years ago on a crystal clear day, as we drove to work, many of us heard the news that a small plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. As we ran to watch the news, we soon realized that the United States was under attack. For all of us our lives were changed forever. On September 11, 2001 among the 2,753 victims who died at the World Trade Center, 343 were firefighters, 60 were police officers from the NYPD and NYPA, and eight were private emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Many of the heroes were also volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in their hometown communities. As the attack continued, another 184 people were killed in the attack on the Pentagon and 40 in a field in Pennsylvania. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians (75 of the 125 killed at the Pentagon were civilians), including people from of over 70 countries. Ten years later, the attack is still claiming the lives of first responders. If there was anything positive that came out of this attack, it was that our nation pulled together to support the families of the fallen. Firefighters from all over the world offered support for the comfort of the families who did not know what the future held. Is that support still there? Over the past ten years, we have seen an increase in serious health issues, which include post traumatic stress, respiratory dis-
ease and cancer. A study performed by Mount Sinai Hospital found that almost 70 percent of World Trade Center responders had new or worsened lung symptoms after the attacks. Among responders who had no health symptoms before the attacks, 61 percent developed lung symptoms while working on the toxic pile. The World Trade Center Cough is real, post traumatic stress after 9/11 is real, and, yes, cancer is real. We cannot let our first responders down by walking away from the problems developed after 9/11 that continue to take away their lives. We must continue to support our first responders in their time of need. The US Government gives away billions of dollars each year around the world. We are the first to commit aid to the world’s disaster areas. We send billions to countries that created and harbored the jihadists who perpetrated the 9/11 attack. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, we need to urge our political leaders to offer these kinds of appropriations to our responders first. On September 11, 2011, there will be many services to remember the fallen and those who continue to fall. As we join in prayer these heroes, please do not let your feelings of remembrance last for just this day. Please continue to support those who gave all and continue to give all as a result of the most tragic day in America’s and New York’s history.
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Dear Readers, This Fire News 9/11 Tribute Issue is dedicated to all of the heroes who perished and to the many responders who saved countless lives on September 11, 2001. We would like to make sure that everyone who perished on that day is recognized and is in our prayers and thoughts. Fire News recognizes the loss of 343 members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, which includes one priest and two paramedics. Also lost was one member of the fire patrol and seven private EMTs included on the official list under non-FDNY employees. We remember one member of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, 23 New York City Police Department officers, 37 Port Authority Police Department officers, five members from tax enforcement, three court officers, one fire marshal, one member of the US Secret Service, and one member from US Fish and Wildlife. The initial total was 423 people lost on 9/11, however the Rand Report now says the total is 460 first responders lost or in serious condition since 9/11. It should be noted that three retired fireman working as fire safety officers were also killed and probably listed under the civilians. We would like to thank Arnold Roma, who lost his son, Fire Patrolman Keith Roma, for helping us with the facts on this terrible day in history. We also remember the 246 victims on the four planes (from which there were no survivors), 2,606 victims in the towers and on the ground, and 125 victims at the Pentagon of which 55 were military personnel. On another note, we would like to thank everyone who contributed photos and stories as well as all of the advertisers who made this publication possible. Without hesitation, we thank the dedication and commitment of our art department who worked around the clock to meet the deadline for this paper. Thank you to Lynn Sedler, art director; Cliff Chiesa, production manager; and Greg Jones, graphic artist. - Frank, Tim, Dennis, Gary, Marie, Barbara
This is a photo of Babylon Town's Memorial at the beach. -Fire News photo by Steve Schaefer
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We Will Always Remember
The World Trade Center was a seven-building complex that opened April 4, 1973. At the time of their completion, buildings 1 and 2 were the tallest in the world and became a New York City icon. Left, is one of the many notes that ended up at the NYPD Crime Scene office. They received hundreds of these notes in the days and months following 9/11.-Fire News photos by Bob Sorensen
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President Bush Dedicates 9/11 Memorial Park President George Bush at the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial Park located in Eisenhower Park, East Merrick on March 11, 2004 -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
FDNY Rigs to Be Displayed Ladder 3 and Engine 21 will be part of the WTC Memorial display. Both rigs were used to rescue people from the north tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11. Recently they were lowered into the exhibition space for the National September 11 Memorial Museum. -Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
Hicksville Fire District Pays Tribute to All Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice Sept. 11, 2001
In Memory Of Hicksville Fire Department Members
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Ex-Chief Terry Farrell
Ex-Captain George Howard
William E. Thunell Chairman Gerard J. O’Brien Vice Chairman Patrick Scanlon Commissioner Robert J. Lang Commissioner John E. Menig, Jr. Commissioner
CHIEFS Edward Korona, Jr. Chief of the Department Christopher J. Moskos 1st Assistant Chief Frank M. McGeough 2nd Assistant Chief Richard Diaz rd 3 Assistant Chief
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Hagerman Fire Department
including the Nassau and Suffolk Fire A priest from St. Joseph the Worker in Riders and members of the New York East Patchogue blesses a steel beam City Police Department, who escorted from the World Trade Center at the beginning of the special ceremony held at the Hagerman Fire House the beam to East Patchogue. Tew said that the beam will be located on Thursday, August 11. He was followed by Chief John Tew, who in a memorial next to the road named for Hagerman Firefighter thanked the crowd of more than 100 who showed up for the event, Andy Despirito, who lost his life on 9/11. Then Greg Miglino, chief
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to Erect 9/11 Memorial
of the South Country Ambulance Company, spoke eloquently, saying, "This piece of steel represents a change of life for all of us, as the attack on the World Trade Center was our generation's Pearl Harbor. The ambulance company was stationed on Vecsey Street, near the World Trade Center, and we remember seeing firefighters and responders from Hagerman, Bellport, and Brookhaven down
there. This was a source of pride to us, as they represented our way of life, volunteering without thought for their own safety. This piece of steel links us historically to 1775, when we first started fighting for our freedom." Similar memorials are planned for Bellport and Patchogue. - Photos and text by Chuck Anderson - Additional photos by Kyra Neeley
We Will Always Remember When You Answered the Call Commissioners, Chiefs, Officers and Members of the Mastic Fire Department
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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation:
Honoring the Lives of the Fallen and Working to Prevent Future Line of Duty Deaths When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, the shock is felt through entire communities. Family, friends and coworkers face new challenges as they try to find their bearings and rebuild their lives. Unfortunately, they may not have a personal network that understands their grief and can help them deal with their loss. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) tries to fill this void by reaching out to the survivors to offer comfort, support and a variety of resources. The National Fallen Firefighters Monument was constructed in Emmitsburg, Maryland in 1981. The monument features a Maltese Cross, the traditional symbol of the fire service, with an eternal flame at its base. More than 3,200 firefighters have been memorialized over the past 30 years. The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers. This year is an especially poignant and reflective year for the fire service. As the nation comes together to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, we in the fire service will be especially mindful of the 343 men from FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice while doing their best to come to the aid of those in peril. To honor the firefighters who died at the World Trade Center a wreath will be placed at the National Memorial that morning.The foundation is also sponsoring the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs, a series of commemorative climbs around the country to honor the 343 firefighters who died that day. Participants will climb local high-rise buildings multiple times for a total of 110 stories, representing the number of floors in the twin towers of the WTC. Registration fees will be directed to the NFFF to assist the survivors of those who died at ground zero. Just one month later the foundation will mark the 30th anniversary of the national memorial. From October 14 to 16, the survivors of the fallen and members of the fire service will gather in Emmitsburg for the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year 72 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2010 and 17 who died in previous years will be honored.
The three-day event helps families celebrate the lives of their loved ones and provides reassurance that they will not be forgotten. In addition to the memorial service and candlelight vigil, the NFFF offers workshops on topics such as grief counseling, financial assistance and education. Beyond the memorial weekend, the foundation helps families make connections with other survivors through the Fire Service Survivors Network and sponsors the annual Fire Service Survivors Conference for teens and adult family members. A scholarship program is also available to help family members
pursue their educational goals. In addition to helping the families, the NFFF has resources to assist fire department leadership in managing this tragedy. The Local Assistance State Team program (LAST) is a collaborative effort between the NFFF and the Department of Justice to ensure that survivors of firefighters who died in the line of duty receive Public Safety Officer’s Benefits. As part of its mission, the NFFF also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line-of-duty deaths and injuries. Through programs like Everyone Goes Home, Courage to be Safe, or Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge (LACK) training for department officers, firefighters learn valuable skills that will make the fire service as safe as possible. Unfortunately, there will always be a role for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to assist families of the fallen. With this in mind, we at the foundation will continue to work tirelessly to support the loved ones and provide training and education that will help reduce the number of losses. For more information about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, go to www.firehero.org. Ronald J. Siarnicki is the Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He is also the former fire chief of Prince George's County, Maryland, served as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Monessen, Pennsylvania and currently serves with United Communities VFD in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science and a Master's Degree in Technology Management from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC).
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Annual Tribute in Light Remembers 9/11 The Tribute in Light is an artistic display of 88 searchlights placed next to the site of the World Trade Center to create two vertical columns of light in remembrance of the attacks on September 11. It is produced annually by The Municipal Art Society of New York. In the photograph, Midshipman (M/N) Ben Carbone, M/N Patrick Seabrook, and M/N Ian Holtzworth from the United States Merchant Marine Academy spend a night in tribute at ground zero on September 11, 2010. - Fire News photo by Dane Policastro
“WE WILL NEVER FORGET” Association of Fire Districts State of New York President: John A. LoScalzo 1st Vice President: Paul J. Napoli 2nd Vice President: Thomas E. Herlihy Jr. Secretary/Treasurer: Frank A Nocerino & All Members of the Board of Directors
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The Firefighter’s Cancer Support Network
Providing Fire Department Members and Their Families an Opportunity to Receive Assistance When Dealing with Cancer The Firefighter's Cancer Support Network is composed of local firefighers who are cancer survivors and whose mission is to provide mentoring and support to all fire and EMS members and their families who are dealing with cancer diagnosis and treatment. The supporters help bring the message of hope to all of our brothers and sisters who are first responders dealing with the difficult issue of cancer. The USFA and NIOSH initiated a Study of Cancer among firefighters. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are partnering on a study to examine the potential for increased risk of cancer among firefighters due to exposures from smoke, soot, and other contaminants in the line of duty. "There is a need to have a comprehensive study of the incidence of cancer in the fire service involving objective medical and epidemiological oversight. We have lost too many firefighters from this disease," said USFA Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran. "USFA is pleased to work with NIOSH in this initiative." This multi-year USFA supported NIOSH study will include over 18,000 current and
of over 18,000 career firefighters from health records of both suburban and large city fire departments. By analyzing deaths and cancer cases among those firefighters, NIOSH will attempt to determine whether more cancers than expected occurred among the cohort, and whether cancers are associated with exposures to the contaminants to which the firefighters may have been exposed. NIOSH is a federal agency which conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injury, illness, and death. NIOSH's research includes a national program to investigate fatal traumatic injuries and other causes of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters. More information about NIOSH can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. Additional information about NIOSH's program to investigate firefighter deaths in the line of duty, and to make recommendations for preventing such deaths, can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/. The Mission of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network is to provide fire department members and their families an opportunity to receive assistance when dealing with cancer. Together we can offer comfort, strength and hope through our own experiences in dealing with the devastating effects of cancer. Together we can educate fire department members regarding the importance of cancer screenings and early detection. Together we can provide an awareness that cancer does not have to be dealt with alone. Together we can make a difference. For more information on The Firefighters Cancer Support Network for support or more information please do not hesitate to contact Tony Cruz Cell number: 631-495-4222 Email: TCruzfcsn.net or MissileT75 @aol.com or Ron Barz at RBarz@fcsn.netand Cell number: 516-318-7794.
pational safety and health risks for firefighters," said NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. "We appreciate the funding and support from the U.S. Fire Administration as we engage the scientifically complex question of firefighting and cancer risk." Firefighters are exposed to smoke, soot, and fumes from fires that contain substances “There is a need to have a compreclassified by NIOSH hensive study of the incidence of as potential occupational carcinogens or cancer in the fire service involving the National objective medical and epidemiological by Toxicology Program as oversight. We have lost too many known human carcinogens or substances reafirefighters from this disease. USFA sonably anticipated to is pleased to work with NIOSH in be human carcinogens. this initiative.” These may include byproducts of combus- USFA Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran tion such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarretired career firefighters. The project will bons, as well as contaminants from building such as improve upon previously published fire- products fighter studies by significantly increasing asbestos and formaldethe number of individuals for whom health hyde. “NIOSH has worked extensively with This NIOSH study data will be analyzed. A larger study propartners in the fire service to address vides greater statistical reliability. The study supported by USFA is occupational safety and health risks for will also improve on past studies by analyz- intended to enhance ing not only deaths from cancer, but also the current firefighter safefirefighters...We appreciate the funding incidence of certain cancers that have higher ty knowledge and and support from the U.S. Fire survival rates than others, such as testicular inform ongoing efforts Administration as we engage the scienand prostate cancer, as well as deaths from to further characterize causes other than cancer. This will improve the cancer risk associattifically complex question of firefighting researchers' ability to estimate risk for vari- ed with these exposures and cancer risk.” ous cancers and to compare risk of cancer due to firefighting operations. During this with risks for other causes of death. - NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. " "NIOSH has worked extensively with study, researchers will partners in the fire service to address occu- establish the population
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The Days After
Old Glory Recovered
From left to right: Detectives Bob Sorensen, Mike Sutch, Richie Walsh and Craig Ruettiger. This photo was taken a day or two after the attack. Sorensen was in the Crime Scene Unit, and the other three were working in Brooklyn North Narcotics. All were working the WTC site. -Fire News photo courtesy of Bob Sorensen
This American Flag, recovered at ground zero, is being flown by Seaford truck 683 at a memorial service for Port Authority Captain Kathy Mazza one of two female officers of the PA who died at the WTC. Services were on November 17, 2001 at Maria Regina RC Church in Seaford, NY. -Fire News photo by Jack Healy
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The Chiefs, Officers & Members of the Melville Fire Department Robert Warren, Chief
Photo of the Melville Fire Department 9/11 Memorial at our Sub Station 3 Since 2005.
We Remember Those Who Have Perished We Pray For Those Who Are Sick We Will Never Forget September 11, 2001
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Ground Zero Work
Contributing Fire News photographer Lou Minutoli with fellow members of FDNY Engine 273/Ladder129 take a break during the clean-up stage at ground zero in the weeks following 9/11. -Fire News photos provided by Lou Minutoli
We Will Never Forget All That You Gave Seaford Fire District Commissioners Paul Romano Chairman Peter Mangiolino Vice Chairman Stephen Feil
Peter J. Reilly Secretary Michael J. Murphy Treasurer Joseph Frank Counsel
George W. von Glahn, Jr. Silvio Bellissimo
Seaford Fire Department Robert Podesta Chief Dominick Bova 1st Assistant
Paul Lochner 2nd Assistant George Skennion Secretary
Members of the Seaford FD
The Officers and Members of the Long Beach Fire Department would like to pay tribute to all the members of service and civilians who perished that dreadful day and their families who are still suffering today. In Memory of our Three Departed Brothers
Fire Fighter William H. Quick Long Beach Ladder 2372 FDNY Ladder 134
Captain Terrence Hatton Long Beach Ladder 2362 (Retired) FDNY Rescue 1 (Captain)
Fire Fighter Kenneth Marino Long Beach Ladder 2372 (Retired/Former Lt) FDNY Rescue 1
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L.A. Lakers Honor Children in 2002
Celebrities turned out for the children of FDNY members lost on 9/11 during a trip to Los Angeles in 2002. The kids were treated to an L.A. Lakers basketball game and got a chance to meet star center Shaquille O'Neal before the game. -Fire News photo by Lou Minutoli
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Reflecting on the Tragedy
During the days that followed September 11, everyone stopped to reflect on the tragedy. It was not uncommon to find volunteers offering food, thoughts, and prayer to the tired and hungry rescue workers. -Fire News photos by Len Jacobs
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United Flight 93 Memorial
The temporary memorial field in Stonycreek Township, Shanksville in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed. The flight was the regularly scheduled Newark to San Francisco transcontinental flight, and was the only one of the hijacked flights that day that was prevented from reaching its target. -Fire News photo by Butch Moran
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Hauppauge Memorial
The painting (inset) is located in the Hauppauge FD’s Station No.2 on Terry Road. It was commissioned by the members of Hauppauge Engine 1 and the work was done by one of the members’ wife. The bench is located in a memorial area in front of the Fire District Offices adjacent to the Hauppauge Fire Department Headquarters building and was commissioned by the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department Benevolent Association. - Fire News photos by Greg Gottlieb
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A funeral for Lee Fehling, of FDNY Engine 235, was held on October 9, 2001. Fehling died in the line of duty at the World Trade Center. -Fire News photos by Jack Healy
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Motorcycle Painted to Memorialize 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Firefighter Alan Cebula of the Village of Port Dickinson Fire Department in Broome County, NY had his 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle painted to memorialize the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Just a few months ago he had his motorcycle painted to depict an American flag and firefighting themes, along
with scenes from the World Trade Center. He has taken the bike to local shows, where it has been well received. He plans to participate in and have the bike on display at local memorial services. Mr. Cebula hopes that this piece of artwork will remind everyone to “never forget.” -Fire News photo by Nicholas Griswold
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Setauket Memorial Park
As darkness gently covered the area, the Setauket Fire Department and numerous community members and organizations came together to dedicate the Three Village 9-11 Memorial Park with a brief but moving ceremony. This memorial was dedicated on September 2004 and has bern repeated on each anniversary. This year, a major addition to the memorial is expected in the form of a “Wall of Remembrance.” Below is the process of how this memorial and “Wall or Remembrance,” which is set to be unveiled September 11, 2011 for the 10th anniversary, were made.
The 12-foot high sculpture of the American flag represents the rebirth of hope rising from the ashes. It was conceived by Emily Quinn and sculpted by Greg Hausler.
Work on the updated 9-11 Memorial Park continues with the pouring of a foundation for the new “Wall of Remembrance”, being added to the existing park. FourD Landscaping donated the digging of the large foundation for the marble wall. The Jos M. Troffa Company delivered the concrete, gratis. Troffa has been a significant donor to the Setauket Fire Department Memorial Park construction project. The “Wall of Remembrance” is expected to have the names off all those whose lives were lost at the WTC, Pentagon, and the Flight over Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001 engraved in the marble. The names of all firefighters and police officers will also be included on the two towers atop the monument. The new monument is expected to be dedicated at the 10th anniversary service to be held on September 11. -Fire News photos by Robert O'Rourk
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Parents Remember Their Son The parents of FDNY Firefighter Paul Gill who was lost on 9/11 proudly remind us that our first responders, including their son, never hesitated to save the lives of innocent people in the attack on our nation. We will always remember our heroes! -Fire News photo by Martin Goffe
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Florida Honors 9/11 Victims Victims and heroes of the savage attack on the United States were honored in many municipalities throughout Florida including Palm Beach Gardens in Palm Beach County. Twin 36-foot steel columns from the South Tower were delivered to Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue (formerly Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department) in May by a tractor-trailer escorted by patriotic motorcyclists as thousands cheered along the way. Since the delivery, work was begun to erect the steel beams as a permanent memorial to victims and heroes of the 9/11 attack. Surrounding the beams are eight, eight-foot tall glass panels etched one-half inch high with the names of the victims. The steel beams are bent somewhat due to the extreme heat generated by the fire and the weight of the collapsing building. These beams were located between the 12th and 15th floors. The memorial service started promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, in front of Fire Station 3. Many hundreds were welcomed by PBGFR Chief Peter Bergel. This was followed by an Invocation, presentation of
colors, the National Anthem, three speakers, retiring the colors, a patriotic medley, a benediction and then the unveiling of the steel beam monument which had been covered until this time. The cover was lifted by a 100 foot elevating platform quint. Due to the 90 degree temperature, PBGFR members had previously set up large tents
keeping the visitors out of the hot sun. Red Cross volunteers supplied cold bottles of water keeping all properly hydrated PBGFR supplied wax paper and other items to visitors who traced the names of the victims they knew from the glass panels surrounding the steel beams. -Fire News photos by Martin Goffe
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Mass Honors Fallen Court Officers
In 2005, NYS Court Officers created an honor guard at the Center Street Court House to honor Mitchel Wallace, Tommy Jurgens and Harry Thompson who lost their lives helping to rescue victims of the 9/11 attack. Following the Mass, Father James Hayes took the time to individually greet the court officers who attended the mass. -Fire News photos by Carol Griffin
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September 11, 2001 On this 10th Anniversary we honor the lives taken in New York City, Washington DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and we salute those heroes that responded to the terrorist attacks on September 11.
Joseph Vigiano of the NYPD and the Medford Fire Department and to all those who made the supreme sacrifice on that fateful day. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Court Officer Tommy Jurgens Remembered
-Fire News photos by Carol Griffin
Parades Throughout Nassau County Honor our Fallen Responders
“A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.” President George W. Bush. Address to the nation, September 11th 2001
www.coastalfiresystems.com •
Phone 631-661-7515 Fax 631-661-7506
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Memorials Give Peace
Memorials are being created to remember the fallen. Throughout the United States, people have the chance to reflect and pray for the responders who were lost. Here, two people read the names on a memorial in the Town of Oyster Bay. -Fire News photo by Carol Griffin
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Terry Fund Created in Honor of Long Island Hero September 11, 2001 was a beautiful sunny fall day, not a cloud in the sky. As the day ended, the world was changed and so was the way the public saw firefighters. On that day of unimaginable sorrow a small scholarship fund was born that would grow into a national organization with chapters across the United States. The firefighters of Long Island came together to create the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, or Terry Fund as it is known, was established in December 2001 to grant an annual scholarship to the children of firefighters living on Long Island. While the first goal was to raise and grant out $500 in scholarships, by the end of 2002 the Fund had raised well over $17,000 with the help of fire departments and businesses on the Island. In 2004, through the help of Larry Romer of Southern Wine & Spirits, Jim Beam Bourbon became a sponsor of the Fund, donating $1.00 per case of Beam sold in the Metro New York market. Seeing an increase in market share due to the interest of firefighters in the product, in 2006 Beam decided to create a special label dedicated to the fire service and the Terry Fund. Due to the popular demand for the limited edition label, Beam created new labels for
2007, 2008 and 2009. The creation of these special firefighter labels was the first time in over 150 years that Jim Beam had changed its label to honor a group or cause. More importantly, during this period the Beam Company donated more than $250,000 to the firefighters and their families. Another major change came in the creation of additional programs that the fund administered. By 2004, the fund had a scholarship program, medical emergency program to aid firefighters and their families in times of financial crisis caused by illness, and the Terry Fund Blood Drive/Bone Marrow Testing Program. In 2005 the fund received requests from upstate departments for assistance with equipment and gear. Like most Long Islanders, the Board of the Terry Fund assumed all departments in New York State were outfitted with the gear and apparatus needed to properly protect the community. Nothing could have been further from reality. So with the assistance of the Long Island Volunteer Fire Service the Terry Fund Surplus Program was born. Since its inception, the surplus program has given out three ladder trucks, 10 pumpers, 14 ambulances, 17 chief/first responder vehicles and hundreds of tools, Scots, turnout gear and
hoses to needy departments across New York State and the eastern seaboard. All of the equipment, tools and vehicles have been donated through the fund by the fire districts and departments of Long Island. This program has not only allowed rural departments to function properly and safely but has not cost the tax payers of New York one cent. The Terry Fund functions today solely through the assistance of our volunteers, who come from both Nassau and Suffolk counties. We could not continue our mission were it not for the direct financial support of the Long Island fire commissioners, chiefs, officers and firefighters who assist with fundraising. The fund has given out over $620,000 in direct financial and the surplus program continues to aid rural departments across New York. Today the fund has chapters in 10 states and services the needs of firefighters across America. As we travel, those in other areas always ask about the differences between the FDNY and the fire services of Long Island. As a very wise fire chief once noted, “The Titanic was built by professionals while Noah’s ark was built by volunteers.” To all our Long Island volunteers; we thank you.
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Tribute in Light
-Fire News photo by Kevin Madigan
On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Chiefs, Officers and Members of the Holbrook Fire Department, we remember all those who lost their lives and the thousands of responders who worked tirelessly during the aftermath of the 9/11/01 attacks. We also pay special tribute to Holbrook Ex-Chief and FDNY Rescue 3 fireman
GERARD PATRICK SCHRANG who made the supreme sacrifice.
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Nassau County Firefighter’s Burn Center Foundation On February 8, 2008 after several years of planning, Nassau University Hospital opened its new state of the art 10-bed burn center on the sixth floor of the hospital. It included four ICU beds that could be increased to seven if needed. Named the "Nassau Firefighter's Burn Center,” it treats patients of all ages with injuries over a wide range of intensity. Outpatients also receive treatment and therapy in the new burn clinic. Last year over one thousand patients were treated in the burn clinic, which has a full time staff of 20 nurses ,as well as doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists, nutritionists and certified social workers. A severe burn is the most painful injury that a human being can endure. Burn victims can suffer the most complex medical and psychological problems. Almost two million Americans suffer burn injuries each year. Fire and burn injuries are the second leading cause of death of children ages one to four and are the third leading cause of death for all children. It is essential that a state of the art burn center be maintained in a heavily populated area such as Nassau County. In 1991 The Nassau County Firefighter's
Burn Center Foundation was incorporated by a group of Nassau County firefighters, with the support and guidance of the late James Curran, then president of the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. The foundation's purpose is to provide support for the burn center and to promote public awareness of the burn safety. The funds raised by the 71 fire departments in Nassau County are not used for the benefit of any one individual, nor are they used to pay medical bills of burn patients. Rather, the burn center itself is the beneficiary of the foundation's efforts and therefore all burn patients are the beneficiaries. Each year the foundation has been able to assist the burn center by sending staff members to the latest education seminars, facilitate public education about burn prevention and help fund and staff a burn camp for children burn victims. Part of the Nassau County Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation's funding for rehabilitation programs goes directly to helping to support the Art Luft Children's Burn Camp in Union, Connecticut. This is a one-week summer camping program designed especially for
burn children. The camp’s objectives include helping to build the self-confidence and selfesteem of the children in order to help them reintegrate into healthy family and community life. Additionally, the entertaining and empowering camp experience provides the children with lasting inspirational memories. Volunteer counselors include firefighters, burn center staff members and adult burn survivors. The camp ensures that lodging, meals, professional care and numerous activities are provided free of charge. Campers and volunteers come from all over the Northeast. Through various fund raising efforts by Nassau County's fire departments and many other individuals and organizations, such as the Nassau County Women's Auxiliary, the Stephen Siller Foundation and the Nassau County Chiefs Council, the foundation will make sure the burn center continues to deliver the best burn care available. All officers and delegates of the Nassau County Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation contribute their services voluntarily. For more information, please go to www.BurnCenterFoundation.org.
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WTC Steel Travels to Arlington County, Virginia
-Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
We Will Never Forget All That You Gave September 11, 2001
And All That You Continue to Give Everyday
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Chief of Department Geoffrey P. Cole First Assistant Chief Raymond D. Ryan Second Assistant Chief Brian Waterson
917-886-2579 www.eastcoastrescuesolutions.com
Board of Directors Jane Weiss, Chairperson Robert J. Kropacek, Vice Chairman Michael Tedeschi, Treasurer Christopher M. Bollerman, Secretary James F. Penrose, Fire Marshal
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Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters’ Burn Center Fund Remembers
Reflecting on the past and looking forward from the present, the membership of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters' Burn Center Fund on this most somber of anniversaries hopes to learn from the past and advance into the future. It comes as no surprise to the reader that burn injury can be catastrophic. It is devastating to the entire public safety community when one of its members loses life or suffers grievous injury performing his/her duties. Such death or injury is magnified when it results from burns. The staff of the Stony Brook University Hospital Burn Center and the members of the Fund stand ready to care for you and yours should the need arise. We hope to never have to meet that pledge. Should the need arise, know that you will be met by the finest American Burn Association certified physicians, assistants and nurses anywhere today. The members of the Fund will see to the logistical care of you and your family from meals, to lodging to transportation. It will all be there for you. We would prefer to have to dust the Center off from time to time due to disuse. Sadly, we know that will never be the case. While state of the art burn care is what we practice, it can never beat the kind that you can. The best burn care is prevention. Make burn prevention part of your situational awareness mantra. A professional public safety provider never puts him or herself in harm's way unaware and unprepared. Professionals strive to never endanger their fellows by not placing themselves in situations from which they must be recovered. A burning house can be replaced. It's already fire damaged and will need extensive renovation. We are irreplaceable.
The devastation you will bring to your life, you loved ones and your brothers and sisters in the service will never depart. Keep your head in the game at all times. Have a reasonable understanding of your capabilities. Know what you can do and when you can do it. "A man's got to know his limitations." Recognize the hazards. As an EMS chief, I don't presume to tell Firefighters what they need to know. Fire behavior, building construction, the capabilities and limitations of your personal protective equipment come immediately to mind however. The Department of Homeland Security teaches the acronym "RAIN" as part of its Weapons of Mass Destruction curriculum. It is an excellent review device for everything we do. RECOGNIZE the hazard; AVOID the hazard; ISOLATE the hazard; NOTIFY the Incident Commander about the hazard. The old saw from the EMT curriculum regarding radiation hazards, "Time, Distance, Shielding" works well for us also. Reduce the TIME exposed to a hazard; Increase the DISTANCE between you and the hazard; Increase the amount of SHIELDING between you and the hazard. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, things go awry. Should you or a loved one suffer a burn injury, do the following: 1. Remove the hazard or remove the patient from the hazard. a. If it exceeds your abilities due to a lack of equipment or skill (e.g. electricity or hazmat) get someone properly trained and equipped to do so. Do not create more patients.
2. Stop the burning process. a. Usually, water will do the job, but be aware of special circumstances such as burning metals, certain chemicals, etc. that water will only make worse. i. Cut away all burned clothing that does not adhere to the wound. ii. Remove all jewelry from the burned area if possible. iii. Provide first aid as appropriate. Except in the most minor of partial thickness burns, DO NOT apply any form of burn ointment, burn gel or home remedy. 3. Seek treatment at the Burn Center. Don't hesitate. Go there or transport there now. Our community hospitals and Trauma Centers do an excellent job. In the same way that you would want a cardiac patient to be seen at a STEMI center and go right into a cath lab, you want a burn to be treated by the specialists at the Burn Center. 4. Have the Incident Commander/ Chief Officer notify Med Com/Fire Com to activate the Burn Center Fund Help team. A uniformed Fire Marshal will be dispatched to the bedside to expedite the patient's care. The Burn Center staff will be notified to receive the patient in the Stony Brook Emergency Department and facilitate burn care and/or admission as appropriate. The Fund members will be notified to begin to meet the logistical needs of the patient, the family and the patient's agency. We hope never to see you in the Burn Center unless it's to see our patch collection. If we have to, rest assured you'll receive the best care, anywhere. If we can be of further assistance, feel free to contact me at 631-806-4707 (cell). Visit us at www.SuffolkFFburn.com. or on Facebook. -Tom Cronogue, President, SCVFFBCF
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Nassau County Executive Attends Memorial
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is pictured at last year's September 11th memorial in Eisenhower Park.
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Honoring Our Heroes Fireman’s Prayer When I am called to duty, God whenever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life Whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child Before it’s too late, Or some older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert And hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and give the best in me, To guard my neighbor And protect his property. And if according to Your will I have to lose my life, Please bless with Your protecting hand My children and my wife
-Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
We will never forget your sacrifice; we will always remember your bravery. God Bless our firefighters and God Bless America! Vincent P Basilice, M.D. Michael S Conners, PhD., M.D. Alexander Llinas, PhD., M.D. Joseph Crapotta, M.D. Alex Schaffer, O.D. and The Ophthalmic Center Staff
3400 Technology Drive • Suite 107 East Setauket, NY 11733
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343: Remembering Those Lost
Joseph Agnello Ladder 118
Lt. Brian Ahearn Engine 230
Eric Allen Squad 18
Richard Allen Ladder 15
Capt. James Amato Squad 1
Calixto Anaya Jr. Engine 4
Joseph Angelini Rescue 1
Joseph Angelini Jr. Ladder 4
Faustino Apostol Jr. Battalion 2
David Arce Engine 33
Louis Arena Ladder 5
Carl Asaro Battalion 9
Lt. Gregg Atlas Engine 10
Gerald Atwood Ladder 21
Gerard Baptiste Ladder 9
A.C. Gerard Barbara Command Center
Matthew Barnes Ladder 25
Arthur Barry Ladder 15
Lt. Steven Bates Engine 235
Carl Bedigian Engine 214
Stephen Belson Ladder 24
John Bergin Rescue 5
Paul Beyer Engine 6
Peter Bielfeld Ladder 42
Brian Bilcher Engine 33
Carl Bini Rescue 5
Christopher Blackwell Rescue 3
Michael Bocchino Battalion 48
Frank Bonomo Engine 230
Gary Box Squad 1
Michael Boyle Engine 33
Kevin Bracken Engine 40
Michael Brennan Ladder 4
Peter Brennan Squad 288
Capt. Daniel Brethel Capt. Patrick Brown Ladder 24 Ladder 3
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Andrew Brunn Ladder 5
Capt. Vincent Brunton Ladder 105
Ronald Bucca Fire Marshal
Greg Buck Engine 201
Capt. William Burke Jr. Engine 21
A.C. Donald Burns Command Center
John Burnside Ladder 20
Thomas Butler Squad 1
Patrick Byrne Ladder 101
George Cain Ladder 7
Salvatore Calabro Ladder 101
Capt. Frank Callahan Ladder 35
Michael Cammarata Ladder 11
Brian Cannizzaro Ladder 101
Dennis Carey HazMat 1
Michael Carlo Engine 230
Michael Carroll Ladder 3
Peter Carroll Squad 1
Thomas Casoria Engine 22
Michael Cawley Ladder 136
Vernon Cherry Ladder 118
Nicholas Chiofalo Engine 235
John Chipura Engine 219
Michael Clarke Ladder 2
Steven Coakley Engine 217
Tarel Coleman Squad 252
John Collins Ladder 25
Robert Cordice Engine 152
Ruben Correa Engine 74
James Coyle Ladder 3
Robert Crawford Safety Battalion 1
Lt. John Crisci HazMat
B.C. Dennis Cross Battalion 57
Thomas Cullen III Squad 41
Robert Curatolo Ladder 16
Lt. Edward D’Atri Squad 1
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343: Remembering Those Lost
Michael D’Auria Engine 40
Scott Davidson Ladder 118
Edward Day Ladder 11
B.C. Thomas DeAngelis Battalion 8
Manuel Del Valle Engine 5
Martin DeMeo HazMat 1
David DeRubbio Engine 226
Lt. Andrew Desperito Engine 1
B.C. Dennis Devlin Battalion 9
Gerard Dewan Ladder 3
George DiPasquale Ladder 2
Lt. Kevin Donnelly Ladder 3
Lt. Kevin Dowdell Rescue 4
B.C. Raymond Downey S.O.C.
Gerard Duffy Ladder 21
Capt. Martin Egan Jr. Ladder 118
Michael Elferis Engine 22
Francis Esposito Engine 235
Lt. Michael Esposito Squad 1
Robert Evans Engine 33
B.C. John Fanning II Capt. Thomas J. Farino HazMat Operations Engine 26
Terrence Farrell Rescue 4
Capt. Joseph Farrelly Engine 4
Dep. Comm. William Feehan
Lee Fehling Engine 235
Alan Feinberg Battalion 9
Michael Fiore Rescue 5
Lt. John Fischer Ladder 20
Andre Fletcher Rescue 5
John Florio Engine 214
Lt. Michael Fodor Ladder 21
Thomas Foley Rescue 3
David Fontana Squad 1
Robert Foti Ladder 7
Andrew Fredericks Squad 18
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Lt. Peter Freund Engine 55
Thomas Gambino Jr. Rescue 3
Chief of Dept. Peter Ganci Jr.
Lt. Charles Garbarini Ladder 61
Thomas Gardner HazMat 1
Matthew Garvey Squad 1
Bruce Gary Engine 40
Gary Geidel Rescue 1
B.C Edward Geraghty Battalion 9
Denis Germain Ladder 2
Lt. Vincent Giammona Ladder 5
James Giberson Ladder 35
Ronnie Gies Squad 288
Paul Gill Engine 54
Lt. John Ginley Engine 40
Jeffrey Giordano Ladder 3
John Giordano Engine 37
Keith Glascoe Ladder 21
James Gray Ladder 20
B.C. Joseph Grzelak Battalion 48
Jose Guadalupe Engine 54
Lt. Geoffrey Guja Engine 82
Lt. Joseph Gullickson Ladder 101
David Halderman Squad 18
Lt. Vincent Halloran Ladder 8
Robert Hamilton Squad 41
Sean Hanley Ladder 20
Thomas Hannafin Ladder 5
Dana Hannon Engine 26
Daniel Harlin Ladder 2
Lt. Harvey Harrell Rescue 5
Lt. Stephen Harrell Ladder 157
Capt. Thomas Haskell Jr. Ladder 132
Timothy Haskell Squad 18
Capt. Terence Hatton Rescue 1
Michael Haub Ladder 4
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343: Remembering Those Lost
Lt. Michael Healey Squad 41
John Heffernan Ladder 11
Ronnie Henderson Engine 279
Joseph Henry Ladder 21
William Henry Rescue 1
Thomas Hetzel Ladder 13
Capt. Brian Hickey Rescue 4
Lt. Timothy Higgins Squad 252
Jonathan Hohmann HazMat 1
Thomas Holohan Engine 6
Joseph Hunter Squad 288
Capt. Walter Hynes Ladder 13
Jonathan Ielpi Squad 288
Capt. Frederick Ill Jr. Ladder 2
William Johnston Engine 6
Andrew Jordan Ladder 132
Karl Joseph Engine 207
Lt. Anthony Jovic Ladder 34
Angel Juarbe Jr. Ladder 12
Rev. Mychal Judge Chaplain
Vincent Kane Engine 22
B.C. Charles Kasper S.O.C.
Paul Keating Ladder 5
Richard Kelly Jr. Ladder 11
Thomas R. Kelly Ladder 105
Thomas W. Kelly Ladder 15
Thomas Kennedy Ladder 101
Lt. Ronald Kerwin Squad 288
Michael Kiefer Ladder 132
Robert King Jr. Engine 33
Scott Kopytko Ladder 15
William Krukowski Ladder 21
Kenneth Kumpel Ladder 25
Thomas Kuveikis Squad 252
David LaForge Ladder 20
William Lake Rescue 2
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Looking Back on 9/11
-Fire News photos by Mike Heller, Michael Coppola and Bill Bennett
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-Fire News photos by Michael Coppola, Mike Heller and Bill Bennett
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Robert Lane Engine 55
Peter Langone Squad 252
Scott Larsen Ladder 15
Lt. Joseph Leavey Ladder 15
Neil Leavy Engine 217
Daniel Libretti Rescue 2
Carlos Lillo Paramedic
Robert Linnane Ladder 20
Michael Lynch Engine 40
Michael Lynch Ladder 4
Michael Lyons Squad 41
Patrick Lyons Squad 252
Joseph Maffeo Ladder 101
William Mahoney Rescue 4
Joseph Maloney Ladder 3
B.C. Joseph Marchbanks Battalion 12
Lt. Charles Margiotta Ladder 85
Kenneth Marino Rescue 1
John Marshall Engine 23
Lt. Peter Martin Rescue 2
Lt. Paul Martini Engine 203
Joseph Mascali Rescue 5
Keithroy Maynard Engine 33
Brian McAleese Engine 226
John McAvoy Ladder 3
Thomas McCann Engine 65
Lt. William McGinn Squad 18
B.C. William McGovern Battalion 2
Dennis McHugh Ladder 13
Robert McMahon Ladder 20
Robert McPadden Engine 23
Terence McShane Ladder 101
Timothy McSweeney Ladder 3
Martin McWilliams Engine 22
Ray Meisenheimer Rescue 3
Charles Mendez Ladder 7
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343: Remembering Those Lost
Steve Mercado Engine 40
Douglas Miller Rescue 5
Henry Miller Jr. Ladder 105
Robert Minara Ladder 25
Thomas Mingione Ladder 132
Lt. Paul Mitchell Ladder 110
Capt. Louis Modafferi Rescue 5
Lt. Dennis Mojica Rescue 1
Manuel Mojica Squad 18
Carl Molinaro Ladder 2
Michael Montesi Rescue 1
Capt. Thomas Moody Engine 310
B.C. John Moran S.O.C.
Vincent Morello Ladder 35
Michael Mullan Ladder 12
Dennis Mulligan Ladder 2
Lt. Raymond Murphy Ladder 16
Lt. Robert Nagel Engine 58
John Napolitano Rescue 2
Peter Nelson Rescue 4
Gerard Nevins Rescue 1
Dennis O’Berg Ladder 105
Lt. Daniel O’Callaghan Ladder 4
Douglas Oelschlager Ladder 15
Joseph Ogren Ladder 3
Lt. Thomas O’Hagan Engine 52
Samuel Oitice Ladder 4
Patrick O’Keefe Rescue 1
Capt. William O’Keefe Engine 154
Eric Olsen Ladder 15
Jeffrey Olsen Engine 10
Steve Olson Ladder 3
Kevin O’Rourke Rescue 2
Michael Otten Ladder 35
Christopher Mozzillo Richard Muldowney Jr. Engine 55 Ladder 7
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Jeffrey Palazzo Rescue 5
B.C. Orio Palmer Battalion 7
Frank Palombo Ladder 105
Paul Pansini Engine 10
B.C. John Paolillo S.O.C.
James Pappageorge Engine 23
Robert Parro Engine 8
Durrell Pearsall Rescue 4
Lt. Glenn Perry Ladder 34
Lt. Philip Petti Ladder 148
Lt. Kevin Pfeifer Engine 33
Lt. Kenneth Phelan Engine 217
Christopher Pickford Engine 201
Shawn Powell Engine 207
Vincent Princiotta Ladder 7
Kevin Prior Squad 252
B.C. Richard Prunty Battalion 2
Lincoln Quappe Rescue 2
Lt. Michael Quilty Ladder 11
Ricardo Quinn Paramedic
Leonard Ragaglia Engine 54
Michael Ragusa Engine 279
Edward Rall Rescue 2
Adam Rand Squad 288
Donald Regan Rescue 3
Lt. Robert Regan Ladder 118
Christian Regenhard Ladder 131
Kevin Reilly Engine 207
Lt. Vernon Richard Ladder 7
James Riches Engine 4
Joseph Rivelli Ladder 25
Michael Roberts Engine 214
Michael E. Roberts Ladder 35
Anthony Rodriguez Engine 279
Matthew Rogan Ladder 11
Keith Roma Fire Patrol 2
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343: Remembering Those Lost
Nicholas Rossomando Rescue 5
Paul Ruback Ladder 25
Stephan Russell Engine 55
Lt. Michael Russo Squad 1
B.C. Matthew Ryan Battalion 4
Thomas Sabella Ladder 13
Christopher Santora Engine 54
John Santore Ladder 5
Gregory Saucedo Ladder 5
Dennis Scauso HazMat 1
John Schardt Engine 201
B.C. Fred Scheffold Battalion 12
Thomas Schoales Engine 4
Gerard Schrang Rescue 3
Gregory Sikorsky Squad 41
Stephen Siller Squad 1
Stanley Smagala Jr. Engine 226
Kevin Smith HazMat 1
Leon Smith Jr. Ladder 118
Robert Spear Jr. Engine 26
Joseph Spor Rescue 3
B.C. Lawrence Stack Capt. Timothy Stackpole Safety Battalion Ladder 103
Jeffrey Stark Engine 230
Benjamin Suarez Ladder 21
Daniel Suhr Engine 216
Lt. Christopher Sullivan Ladder 111
Brian Sweeney Rescue 1
Sean Tallon Ladder 10
Allan Tarasiewicz Rescue 5
Paul Tegtmeier Engine 4
John Tierney Ladder 9
John Tipping II Ladder 4
Hector Tirado Jr. Engine 23
Richard Vanhine Squad 41
Gregory Stajk Ladder 13
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Peter Vega Ladder 118
Lawrence Veling Engine 235
John Vigiano II Ladder 132
Sergio Villanueva Ladder 132
Lawrence Virgilio Squad 18
Lt. Robert Wallace Engine 205
Jeffrey Walz Ladder 9
Lt. Michael Warchola Ladder 5
Capt. Patrick Waters HazMat 1
Kenneth Watson Engine 214
Michael Weinberg Engine 1
David Weiss Rescue 1
Timothy Welty Squad 288
Eugene Whelan Engine 230
Edward White Engine 230
Mark Whitford Engine 23
Lt. Glenn Wilkinson Engine 238
B.C. John Williamson Battalion 6
All photos courtesy of FDNY.
Capt. David Wooley Ladder 4
The Following were Volunteer Fire and Rescue Members in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Suffolk Peter Brennan Donald Burns Nicholas Chiofalo Steven Coakley Andrew Desperito Terrence Farrell Andre Fletcher William Mahoney Peter Martin Ray Meisenheimer
John Napolitano Peter Nelson Douglas Oelschlager Peter O'Neil Jr. Glen Pettit Lincoln Quappe Gerard Schrang Kevin Smith Joseph V Vigiano Glenn Wilkinson
Nassau Adam Rand Brian Hickey Durrell Pearsall George Howard Jonathan Ielpi Joseph Hunter Keith Fairben Kevin Prior Lee Fehling Michael Kiefer
Raymond York Engine 285
Peter Langone Thomas Langone Richard Muldowney Robert Deangelis Ronald Kerwin Ronnie Gies Thomas Hetzel Thomas Jurgens.
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Police Officers who made the Ultimate Sacrifice The following members of the Police Department of the City of New York were lost on September 11, 2001. Sergeant John G. Coughlin Emergency Service Squad No.4 Sergeant Michael S. Curtin Emergency Service Squad No.2 Sergeant Rodney C.Gillis Emergency Service Squad No.8 Sergeant Timothy A. Roy Traffic Control Division Bus Unit Detective Claude D Richards Bomb Squad Detective Joseph V. Vigiano Emergency Service Squad No.2 Police Officer John D'Allara Emergency Service Squad No.2 Port Authority Police Killed on 9/11 Officer Christopher C. Amoroso Staten Island, N.Y. Officer Maurice V. Barry Rutherford, N.J. Officer Liam Callahan Rockaway, N.J. Lieutenant Robert D. Cirri Nutley, N.J. Officer Clinton Davis Massapequa, N.Y. Officer Donald A. Foreman Staten Island, N.Y. Officer Gregg J. Froehner Chester, N.J. Officer Thomas E. Gorman Middlesex, N.J. Officer Uhuru G. Houston Englewood, N.J. Officer George G. Howard Hicksville, N.Y. Officer Stephen Huczko Hampton, N.J. Inspector Anthony P. Infante Jr Chatham, N.J. Officer Paul W. Jurgens Levittown, N.Y. Sergeant Robert M. Kaulfers Kenilworth, N.J. Officer Paul Laszczynski Paramus, N.J. Officer David P. Lemagne North Bergen, N.J. Officer John J. Lennon Howell, N.J. Officer John D. Levi Lexington, N.Y. Officer James F. Lynch Woodbridge, N.J. Captain Kathy Mazza South Farmingdale, N.Y. Officer Walter A. McNeil East Stroudsberg, PA. Officer Donald J. McIntyre New City, N.Y. Supt. of Police Fred V. Morrone Lakewood, N.J.
Police Officer Vincent G. Danz Emergency Service Squad No.3 Police Officer Jerome M. Dominguez Emergency Service Squad No.3 Police Officer Stephen P. Driscoll Emergency Service Squad No.4 Police Officer Mark J. Ellis Transit Bureau, District 4 Police Officer Robert Fazio 13th Precinct Police Officer Ronald P. Kloepfer Emergency Service Squad No.7 Police Officer Thomas M. Langone Emergency Service Squad No.10 Police Officer James P. Leahy 6th Precinct
Police Officer Brian G. McDonnell Emergency Service Squad No.1 Police Officer John W. Perry 40th Precinct Police Officer Glen K. Pettit Police Academy Video Production Unit Police Officer Moira A. Smith 13th Precinct Police Officer Ramon Suarez Transit Bureau, District 4 Police Officer Paul Talty Emergency Service Squad No.10 Police Officer Santos Valentin Jr. Emergency Service Squad No.7 Police Officer Walter E. Weaver Emergency Service Squad No.3
Officer Joseph M. Navas Paramus, N.J. Officer James Nelson Clark, N.J. Officer Alfonse J. Niedermeyer Manasquan, N.J. Officer James W. Parham Jackson Heights, N.Y. Officer Dominick A. Pezzulo Bronx, N.Y. Officer Bruce A. Reynolds Columbia, N.J. Officer Antonio J. Rodrigues Port Washington, N.Y.
Officer Richard Rodriguez Cliffwood, N.J. Chief James A. Romito Westwood, N.J. Officer John P. Skala Clifton, N.J. Officer Walwyn W. Stuart Valley Stream, N.Y. Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen Matawan, N.J. Officer Nathaniel Webb Jersey City, N.J. Officer Michael T. Wholey Westwood, N.J.
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Honor Guard
In the months that followed September 11, Nassau and Suffolk County, along with northern New York and New Jersey volunteer departments, provided honor guards, ladder trucks and quarters to host the numerous funerals that were needed to honor our heroes. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
Dedicated in memory of all those who lost their lives on 9/11. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have died, those who continue to die and those who will die protecting our freedom.
Chiefs, Officers and members of the Bayport Fire Department
God Bless America!
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Flags Fly High It was a familiar site to see the roadways of Nassau and Suffolk counties lined with our flag to honor and salute the victims of 9/11. -Fire News photo by Dennis Whittam
9/11 “We will never forget…”
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FASNY Says ‘Thank You’ to Our First Responders A lot of what we do in the fire service is to stand at the ready and be prepared to respond when the tones come in. Yet, no matter how hard we train and plan for every contingency, there are always going to be events that push us to our limits. These are also the events that affect us as individuals and change us as a community. By this measure, no one could disagree that September 11, 2001 is surely one of the most profound days in the history of the emergency services. One day we were secure in the belief that no one would have the audacity to launch a full-scale attack on our soil. Twentyfour hours later we had to accept the harsh reality that the rules of conflict had changed. While we could not stop the actions that began that terrible day, the ability to shape how it ended was fully in our hands. The dedication of the firemen, law enforcement officers and medical professionals who responded to the call rose to a level never before seen in the emergency services. In the span of a few hours we saw what pure evil
was capable of doing and, almost simultaneously, we saw pure human goodness rise up to beat it back. It was a day that some hoped would strike fear in our hearts and be the first step towards our demise. Instead, the selfless actions of the first responders quieted our
of their fallen brothers and sisters. September 11, 2001 was a day that we thought could never happen and we are now reflecting on the decade that has passed. Some may choose to remember it as a day of infamy and despair. That is their choice. We choose to see it as the defining moment of the emergency services. That single day set a standard that we should all measure ourselves against when we respond to every call, no matter how big or small. On this tenth anniversary of 911, the hearts and prayers of the 45,000 members of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York go out to all of the families affected on that eventful day. More personally, as firemen the number 343 will forever signify the courage and valor of our profession. Rest assured that we remember. Rest assured that we understand. And rest assured that we will never forget.
“In the span of a few hours we saw what pure evil was capable of doing and, almost simultaneously, we saw pure human goodness rise up to beat it back.” fears and became the first step towards the fanatics' own demise. Ordinary men and women left their homes that morning and became heroes because of the extraordinary things they did. Hundreds of New York City's Bravest, many of whom were also part of the volunteer fire service family, ran into danger without hesitation. Then, in their hour of need, volunteers from around the state came to the aid
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WTC Flag Visits Times Square on November 10, 2010. -Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
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Flag Serves as a Reminder The Ground Zero Flag, along with total support from the owner of the property located at Mott and Hester Streets, presents the flag covering all six floors of the corner building each year before 9/11. The flag was recovered from Ground Zero and weighs in at 92 pounds. It is 60 feet by 30 feet. -Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
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We will never forget the sacrifices that were made 10 years ago.
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The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund has grown from a small local scholarship to a National organization that serves firefighters and their families across our Country. The Fund currently has 10 chapters located in NY, PA, NJ, CO, NM, CA, FL, AL, TX, and NC. Since our inception in 2002, the Fund has given out more than $600,000 in direct financial aid and another $350,000 in surplus equipment to firefighters and departments. Our growth would not have been possible without the tremendous support of Long Island Fire Departments and our Corporate Sponsors. The events of September 11, 2001 may have taken our firefighters, but their spirit lives on through your support and generousity. SUFFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENTS WHO HAVE ASSISTED THE FUND
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Annual Run Held on Governors Island
The Annual World Trade Center Run to Remember (WTCRTR) ning, or walking, around beautiful Governors Island, in the heart of remembers the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001. This event New York Harbor. offers a great opportunity for all people who were affected by the For more information visit www.wtcruntoremember.com events of 9/11 to come together to remember each victim, while run-
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Remembering Stephen Siller
Stephen Siller was returning home when he heard the news about the World Trade Center, he returned to Squad 1 to get his gear and then took his final heroic steps to the World Trade Center. When Stephen drove his truck to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic. With sixty pounds of gear strapped to his back, he ran through the tunnel, hoping to meet up with his own company, Squad 1. He
eventually met up with his Squad members as they rushed into the World Trade Center. Stephen Siller and ten other members of his Squad perished while saving the lives of their fellow Americans. In his honor, the Tunnels to Towers Run is held every year. The race honors the legacy of love given to us by Stephen Siller, FDNY, who laid down his life on 9/11, by "doing good" in
his name. The mission is to follow Stephen's footsteps through support of children who have lost a parent, firefighters, and military who have been seriously injured and sacrifice their quality of life in the line of duty. Please visit www.tunneltotowersrun.org to help the foundation. -Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
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Scenes from the 2010 World Trade Center Ceremony
-Photos provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
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We are proud to work side by side with Long Island’s bravest!
Future generations, Their stories told Inspiring to say the least Racing toward the danger Extinguishing the beast Forging past all fear and doubt Innocent lives They would save Giving of Themselves Hero’s could not be more brave Ten years have come and past Etched forever in our history Rejuvenating the American spirit Standing united, Their legacy Written by Diana Tepedino
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Fireboat 343… In Service
Fireboat 343 went into service at 0900 on September 11, 2010. It responded to the WTC site and the crew stood on the bow for a moment of silence. -Photo provided by Robert Domingo, FDNY
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Bohemia Creates Monument to Remember 9/11
After 9/11, the Bohemia Fire Department was honored to receive an beam from the remains of the World Trade Center. They incorporated it into a small monument area next to their firehouse. Also honored was the Pettit family, whose loved one Glen Pettit, a New York City Police Officer from West Sayville, perished that fateful day. -Fire News photos by Robert Strauss
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Plainview Dedicates 9/11 Memorial
On Sunday, July 10, 2011, Plainview residents attended a 9/11 Memorial Garden dedication ceremony located at Hope Drive and Old Country Road. More than 100 people gathered to honor those who were lost in the September 11 attacks. In attendance were members of the Plainview Fire Department, Nassau County Police Department, American Legion Post 1812, Boy Scout Troop 170,
politicians, community leaders, students, and residents. The Concerned Citizens of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Community and the Town of Oyster Bay unveiled a two-foot long fragment of twisted steel from the World Trade Center wreckage ensconced on a stone pillar. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
To all who lost, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To all we have lost, we will never forget.
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Fire Riders Escort Steel to Oceanside
A piece of steel from the World Trade Center was delivered to Oceanside on August 10, 2011. It was delivered from JFK Airport with the Fire Riders leading the procession. Island Park and Oceanside ladders were used for the arch. -Fire News photo by Robert Pav
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In The Aftermath
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“A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles, and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality” - John F. Kennedy, Profiles in Courage, ch. 11
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WTC Steel Rests on Shelter Island
On August 3, 2011, the Shelter Island Fire Department assisted by the Bethpage Fire Department, received a five-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center. A contingent from the Shelter Island Fire Department placed the beam in the rear of Unit 10-1-4 and draped it with an American flag that had flown over our troops in
Afghanistan. They returned to Shelter Island with an escort of 30 motorcycles with the Suffolk County Police Highway units leading the way. The steel beam is to be placed in a memorial at their firehouse. -Fire News photo by Kevin Imm
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Town of Babylon Memorial
The Town of Babylon decided almost immediately after September 11, 2001 to construct a memorial to those tragic events and knew that the families would be the driving force behind it. Originally, 32 victims of the tragedy who had a connection to Babylon were identified - that number eventually grew to 48. Those lost were our neighbors, family and friends and the grief spread from New York City to Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Our lost were husbands, wives,
fathers, mothers, children, brothers and sisters. They came from all walks of life; all social levels; all economic levels; all racial backgrounds. They were ordinary people who are now forever bound together because of a very extraordinary day. Early in the memorial planning process, a site was chosen in a secondary dune area between the town beaches of Cedar and Overlook. It is a pristine and tranquil site; a site
that we hope provides a place of peace where families and members of the community can go to find comfort and strength in its simplicity. A call went out for design proposals, and the committee chose a design and an architect. Over the course of time, these families who not long ago were unknown to each other, have formed a cohesive bond of support and friendship - they have created a new family to which they all belong.
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Levittown Salutes WTC Steel
The Levittown Fire Department received a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center that was donated to the Department by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The beam is 162-inches long , 16-inches wide, 16-inches high and weighs 1,794 pounds. The department will add the artifact to a memorial that is in front of their headquarters on Gardners Avenue in memory of Chief Ronald Kerwin, fallen in the line of duty on September 11. Bancker Construction Inc. of Islandia donated a flatbed tractor trailer and driver to assist the department in transporting the artifact from Hangar 17 at JFK Airport to the Levittown firehouse. Once at the firehouse Better Miles Transmissions of Levittown donated their forklift to remove the artifact from the truck and place it inside the maintained garage. The new memorial will be dedicated at the annual 9/11 memorial service, which will be held at the firehouse on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. -Fire News photos by Kevin Imm
Responding Heroes and their families made painful sacrifices a decade ago... As we remember them, take a moment to appreciate the many who stand bravely today, ready to protect and serve. Let’s be proud of the courageous men and women who keep us safe, united, and strong.
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Fire Patrolman Keith Roma FDNY Patrol 2
Keith Roma The NYC Fire Patrol had a presence at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The members of the Fire Patrol were a group of individuals who fearlessly entered a burning building beside the members of the FDNY with the purpose of saving property that could never be replaced. Photos, priceless antiques, and irreplaceable items where routinely rescued by members of the NYC Fire Patrol. They also were involved with safety and education.
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On September 11, 2002, a memorial plaque was dedicated to Keith Roma of Patrol 2. Keith was seen several times helping groups of victims to safety from inside the South Tower. Many trips later, the South Tower fell and Keith made the ultimate sacrifice, along with the last group of civilians he tried to save. Listed as missing, Keith was recovered on Christmas Eve. -Fire News story by Dennis Whittam
In memory of those lost on September 11, 2001 and those men and women of the United States Armed Forces who died overseas preserving our freedom.
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Franklin Square Receives Steel
A piece of World Trade Center steel, donated by the Port Authority of New York, arrived at the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department headquarters August 23, 2011. The steel will be part of an eventual 9/11 memorial. The steel was escorted to Franklin
Square, in a solemn procession, by numerous fire companies and members of the New York City Fire Riders motorcycle club. A large contingent of local volunteers and community members were on hand for the arrival. -Fire News photos by Lou Minutoli
We pray that you were rescued by HIM, we call the Light. While you were bravely saving others in that inferno oh so bright. Unselfishly & dutifully you ran out on a melting steel limb. Memories of you, that day, your spirits... We’ll never let these dim.
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DMORT II: Disaster Mortuary Team
On 9/11, Fire News photographer Jack Healy was a was a member of the Disaster Mortuary Team (DMORT), a unit under the command of the US Department of Health. The unit was responsible for establishing temporary morgue facilities for victim identification by using forensic dental pathology and forensic anthropology methods. A Disaster Mortuary Portable Mortuary Unit was also established at Hangar 7 at LaGuardia Airport. The unit initially was operating out of New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on 1st Avenue and 32nd Street. During an emer-
gency response, DMORTs work under the guidance of local authorities by providing technical assistance and personnel to recover, identify and process the deceased. The DNA of victims was collected and delivered by hand to the New York State Police who would sign off for each specimen. Since there were mainly only partial remains found at the World Trade Center, there was no need for a Disaster Mortuary Portable Mortuary Unit. In addition, within a few days FEMA established their command center for all units involved in the disaster at Pier 92. -Fire News photos by Jack Healy
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St. James 9/11 Memorial Steel Delivered
After over two years of planning and preparation, the vision for the St. James 9/11 Memorial has become a reality. The centerpiece of the memorial, a 14,000pound steel bowtie section of a column from One World Trade Center, was delivered and placed on the foundation where it will stand for the community to view. Although not finished, the site is well on the way to completion for
its official opening September 11, 2011. Much of the work so far has been completed by members of the St. James Fire Department (SJFD). Thomas Donohue, project coordinator, states, “Members of the SJFD have put in significant manhours above that required for regular fire department training towards the development of the memorial.” Numerous skilled workers throughout Long Island have also
assisted with the tasks needed to complete the St. James 9/11 Memorial. To begin, engineers had to plan the site which included the sevenfoot deep foundation for the steel. Lathers provided and built the rebar structure which supports the concrete foundation. Iron workers were used for the steel fabrication and placement at the site in the orientation it once stood when in the North Tower. Surveyors, carpenters, landscapers, electricians and masons all used their skills for site development and enhancement. From the onset, the importance of the all the trades coming together and doing a part has made the project a success. The steel, which was housed at Kennedy Airport, was picked up on June 16, 2011 and brought out to Island Steel in Manorville where it was fabricated for mounting. The procession included St. James Fire Department, Suffolk County Sheriffs and Patriot Guard Rider motorcycle club along with an arch detail provided by Manorville and East Moriches
Fire Departments. The steel delivery on July 17, 2011, also had numerous agencies represented with a procession that was over a mile long; St James FD, Police and Sheriffs from Suffolk County, Patriot Guard, ABATE and Suffolk Fire Riders motorcycle groups, VFW, Smithtown and Head of the Harbor officials. Ladder arches were set along Lake Ave with assistance from Kings Park, Smithtown, Nesconset, Stony Brook, Ronkonkoma and Commack Fire Departments. Over 500 people from around the community showed their support by lining Lake Avenue for the procession and witnessing the placing of the steel. Many brought flags, while others came and paid respect at the memorial after the steel was placed. The official opening of the site will take place on the tenth anniversary of the tragic event and all are welcome to attend. -Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone and Emily Peterson
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Who Was Lieutenant Kevin W. Donnelly? Born to Irish Catholic parents some 43 years ago, Kevin W. Donnelly became a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, Ladder Company 3. He, along with 342 other firefighters, died in the collapse of the World Trade Center, following the September 11, 2001 attack. A memorial service was held for Lieutenant Donnelly on October 6, 2001 at St. Francis de Chantal church in Wantagh. His body was found on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 and he was buried at the Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury on Monday, March 18, 2002 with a lone fire department piper playing “Amazing Grace.” Ironically, Kevin was buried the day after St. Patrick’s Day, his favorite holiday. Some will say he was a hero. That he was, although if he were alive he would deny it. The last words known to be spoken by Kevin were to a firefighter in Ladder Company 3, on the 15th floor of the World Trade Center. The firefighter said to Kevin, “Hey Lieu! We’ve got orders to get out.” Kevin's reply was, “Go ahead, I’ll catch up as soon as I finish helping these women.” Was he a hero? You tell me. Kevin also had a chest full of ribbons for the medals he was awarded for other acts of heroism. He might have played it down, but he was a hero no matter what he thought or said. September 11, proved that once and for all. Ask his family about Kevin (parents, Cecilia and Edward Donnelly; brothers, Edward and Brian; and sister, Mary) and they
will tell you he was a hero, but in a different sort of way. He was their son, brother or Uncle Kevin to their children. Kevin was loved, and that's the way it is with the Donnelly’s. Like many of us Kevin had a special word or phrase. His favorite was “Later,” but oddly enough he probably believed it, as time didn’t
appear to be that important to him except maybe when it came to “the job.” He was usually late for appointments, dinner, functions, etc. which was just the opposite of the fire department where it was first in and last out. -Fire News photo by Harry Loud
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Remembering Our Heroes
George C. Cain, FDNY Ladder Co. 7
A funeral for George C. Cain, FDNY Ladder Company 7 was held at St. William the Abbot Roman Catholic Church on March 9, 2002. Cain died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. -Fire News photos by Jack Healy
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Stories Unfold at the Tribute WTC Visitor Center
After the country and the world was brought to its knees on the most atrocious of days, firefighter family members banded together to support one another by creating the September 11th Families Association. The association's primary mission was to share information regarding support services, recovery operations at the WTC site, the medical examiner, and memorials. Lee Ielpi, retired FDNY firefighter who lost his son FDNY firefighter Jonathan Ielpi, was an early leader in the association. He participated in the WTC recovery operations every day and became involved in the development of the memorial at the WTC. Using the FDNY Global Positioning Map which tracked the recovery of remains, Lee along with other family members were able to advocate for the 9/11 memorial to encompass the entire footprint of the WTC towers where most of the 19,981 human remains were recovered. "Being the most valuable real estate in Manhattan, it was a difficult process to advocate for a memorial that would encompass eight acres of New York City," said Ielpi. After years of meetings, working with government officials and designers, in 2004 the design and placement of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum were agreed to encompass the tower footprints. Having been involved in the WTC development process, the association recognized that it would be years before there would be anything for visitors to view to help them understand the events of 9/11. Ielpi and Executive Director Jennifer Adams, decided to create the Tribute WTC Visitor Center, a museum dedicated to
the community and personal histories of 9/11. The museum opened in September 2006 and has had over 2.4 million visitors to date. The Tribute WTC Center includes artifacts from 9/11 including a window from one of the planes, a steel column sheered in half, a crumpled Scott pack and FDNY dispatch tapes from the 78th floor of the South Tower where Chief Orio Palmer reached several victims who were trapped. The center is located across the street from the World Trade Center site and next to FDNY Engine10/Ladder10, and is a small museum that provides educational programming for visitors and a central place for the 9/11 community to gather and share their personal histories. In 2004, Ielpi gave a tour of the WTC site to a group of students from Philipsburg, Kansas. As he explained the events of 9/11, Jennifer Adams noticed that the students were engaged in listening to his personal story. It was from this tour that the idea of the center’s person-toperson tours began. These truly unique tours began in August 2005. Through walking tours, exhibitions, and programs, the Tribute Center offers "Person to Person History," connecting visitors with people who directly experienced the events of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001 -- as family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents and workers, rescue workers, civilian volunteers, police and firefighters. FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said, "If there is one group of people who understands the terrible magnitude of what the fire department lost on that day, it's the Tribute Center. A lot of people use the phrase 'Never
Forget.' Well, for the Tribute Center, those aren't just words. It's the reason they exist. It's such an important job, to teach future generations about what happened that day." The Tribute WTC Visitor Center The Tribute WTC Visitor Center is frequented by local, national, and international visitors who make a pilgrimage to the World Trade Center site, eager to learn and connect with history. To date, over 2.4 million visitors have been personally welcomed and introduced to an extremely unique collection of stories that reveal the diverse, personal perspectives of the Tribute WTC Visitor Center's guided tours, audio tours (offered in six different languages) and five educational galleries. The tribute center offers deeper educational experiences in the form of a guided gallery experience for students, grade 5 to 12. Annually, tribute serves over 12,000 students. The center also has created a free, online multimedia toolkit for teachers who would like primary source material to bring a deeper understanding of 9/11 into the classroom. The toolkit, “September 11th: Personal Stories of Transformation,” engages students in using personal stories, interacting with participants in the September 11 events and conducting their own research to create their own projects that explore civic engagement. Each unit is a story of individuals who were directly impacted by 9/11 and who responded by creating projects to better their communities. The materials are available at www.tributewtc.org/ programs/toolkit.html.
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Looking Back
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As the Commissioner of the Suffolk County Departmentof Fire Rescue and Emergency Services on 9/11, I remember the firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement personnel who sacrificed their lives in the Line-of Duty, and I honor Suffolk County’s firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers, emergency management personnel who responded at NYC’s request on 9/11 and the weeks that followed. I honor all the FRES members who responded and those who worked in support of all our emergency response personnel. I am proud to have served with each and every one of you.
David H. Fischler
Commissioner (Ret.) Suffolk County Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services
Stay Well - Stay Safe!
TO HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED TO REMEMBER OUR FALLEN
SUFFOLK COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS’ BURN CENTER FUND Thomas Cronogue, President • John Lussa, Vice President Jerry Owenburg, Treasurer • Claudia Harford, Secretary David Fischler, 2 nd Vice President
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Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund in Action
On Saturday, August 6, 2011, the North Sea Fire Department, through the assistance of Commissioner John Washabaugh and the entire board, donated a 1989 Pierce Pumper to the Pyrites Fire Department of Saint Lawrence County, NY. The donation was made through the Terry Farrell Firefighter’s Fund Surplus Program.
Parade Honors Fallen 9/11 Responders
On June 17, 2011 during the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention, a parade was held in Lake George, New York. The parade paid tribute to the fallen responders who died during 9/11. -Fire News photos by Lori Washburn
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Ten Years Later...
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9/11 Tribute Edition
Page 106, Fire News, September 2011
The Sacrifices Continue Lives lost since 9/11 Christine Ade - NYPD Sandra Adrian - NYPD Vinny Albanese - FDNY Robert Alexander - NATIONAL GUARD George Allen - OSHA Gerald Arrington - FDNY Robert Bellan - TRADE Theodore Bales - TRADE John Biondi - EMT Robert Borcherding - FDNY Jerry Borg - CIVILIAN Andrew Borgese - FDNY Caesar Borja - NYPD Dave Brand - TRADE Russ Brinkworth - FDNY Thomas Brophy - NYPD Harry Brown - DRIVER Ed Bulger - TRADE Robert Burhman - TRADE Patrice Capo - VOLUNTEER Carl Capobianco - FDNY Madeline Carlo - NYPD Gary Celentani - FDNY Roy Chelsen - FDNY Charles Clark - NYPD Haydee Cleary - VOLUNTEER John Clyde - TRADE Charles Cole - NCPD Joseph Colleluori - FDNY Daniel Conroy - NYPD Vincent Cordaro - TRADE John Cortazzo - PAPD Joseph Costello - FDNY Kevin Czartoryski - NYPD Mark DeBiase - TRADE Kevin Delano - FDNY Rene Devilla - TRADE Cory Diaz - NYPD Rudy Didomenico - EMS James Doyle - TRANSIT Tom Driscoll - FDNY James Dudziec - NYPD John Duffy - TRADE Renne Dunbar - NYPD Felica Dunn-Jones - Civilian Robert Ehmer - NYPD Brian Ellicot - FDNY Heather Faraone - VOLUNTEER Donald Feser - NYPD Bobby Ford - FDNY Bruce Foss - FDNY William Franklin - FDNY Barry Galfano - NYPD John Garcia - FDNY Fred Ghussin - NYPD Edward Gilpin - NYPD James Godbee - NYPD Harry F. Graves - FIREFIGHTER Robert Grossman - NYPD Louis Gyuris - TRADE Claire Hanrahan - NYPD Bill Harris - FIREFIGHTER Jerry Hawe - FDNY Kevin Hawkins - NYPD
Philip Hayes - FDNY Robert Helmke - NYPD Erik Hendrickson - FIREFIGHTER Felix Hernandez - FDNY/ EMT William Holfester - NYPD Ray Huaber - FDNY Martin Hurley - FDNY Giovanni Iacono - NYPD Anthony Incarbone - FDNY Ture Jokipii - NYPD Kevin Johannemann - CIVILIAN Leroy Johnson - ENGINEER Stephen Johnson - FDNY Vanclive Johnson - FDNY Louise Johnston - NYPD James Jones - VOLUNTEER Michael Kaplan - TRADE Gary Kavakos - FDNY James Kaye - FDNY Tim Keller - FDNY/ EMT Ronald Kelly - NYPD Michael Kendrick - TRADE David Knecht - TRADE Mike Larosa - FDNY Kevin Lee - NYPD Gavriel Levy - DOT Skip Lockwood - FDNY Antonio Lopez - TRADE Frank Macari - NYPD Andrew Macchio - SANITATION Sister Mary Mahoney - CIVILIAN David Mahmoud - NYPD Brian Malloy - FDNY Richie Mannetta - FDNY Tom Martin - NYPD Larry Marx - TRADE Vito Mauro - NYPD Gary Mausberg - NYPD William Mazocchi - SANITATION Richard McAllan - EMS Thomas McCaffery - TRADE Jackie McCarthy - NYPD Jessy McCarthy - TRADE Sean McCarthy - FDNY Brian McCauley - NYS FIRE PATROL Ryan McCormick - EMS John McNamara - FDNY Christopher McMurray - NYPD Chad Milosevic - TRADE Darren Mitchel - CONED Brian Mohamed - NYPD Michael Morales - NYPD Steven Mosiello - FIRE MARSHAL John Murray - FDNY Renaldo Natal - FDNY Vic Navarra - FDNY Robert Nicosia - NYPD Anthony Nuccio - FDNY John O'Neil - FDNY Edwin Ortiz - NYPD Robert Oswain - NYPD Patrice Ott - NYPD Dick Otten - FDNY Paul Pallas - PAPD
Jacques Paultre - FDNY Brendon Pearson - EMS Glenford Pennington - NYPD Angelo Peluso - NYPD Samuel Phillips - TRADE Joe Picurro - Iron Worker Greg Quibell - NYS CORRECTIONS Billy Quick - FDNY Edward Rasmussen - TRADE Deborah Reeve - FDNY/ EMT Robert Reilly - ENGINEER Gerald Rex - NYPD Robert Rice - NYPD Roberto Rivera - NYPD Thomas Roberts - FDNY Paula Rodriguez - FDNY/ EMT Kevin Rogers - TRADE Phillip Rooney - TRADE Charles Roberto - TRADE Jim Ryan - FDNY Michael Ryan - NYPD Etta Sanders - MEDIA John Sanders - TRADE Anthony Santimarian - TRADE Robert J. Schor - NYC CORRECTIONS Michael Shagi - FDNY John Simmons - TRADE Martin Simmons - FDNY Stephen Smith - TRADE Bobby Smith - NYPD Harry Smith - NYPD Mark Snadecky - BRIDGE & TUNNEL Michael Sofia - FDNY Michael Sollazo - TRADE John Stadelmann - NYPD Fredrick Stuck - SHERIFF Daniel Stewart - FDNY John Sullivan - FDNY Mark Summers - BOAT CAPTAIN Jimmy Tancredi - FDNY David Teague - TRADE Jevon Thomas - TRADE Edward Thompson - NYPD William Tropea - FDNY Paul Vatter - EMT John Vaughn - FDNY Bruce Viania - PAPD Christopher Vidro - SECURITY Walter Voight - FDNY Robert Weiber - FDNY Ronald Weintraub - NYPD Randy Wiebeke - FDNY Robert Williamson - NYPD Richard Winter - NYPD George Wong - NYPD Matthew Yorganson - TRADE John Young - NYPD Stephen Yurek - PAPD/ EMT James Zadroga - NYPD Robert Zane - NYPD * List From www.respondersremembered.com/
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