Monthly Archives: June 2014

Lt. Kevin Donnelly

Lt. Kevin Donnelly was sworn in as an FDNY firefighter on his 21st birthday. 43 years later he would give his life doing that job at the WTC. His other love was apparently the beach, planning to one day become … Continue reading

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Capt. Patrick Brown

Ladder 3 lost all 11 men who rode in “heavy” on 9/11. First is Paddy Brown. I learned early about Captain Patrick Brown once “Better Angels” began its tour because, along with B.C. Ray Downey, he was the firefighter other … Continue reading

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B.C. John Williamson

Battalion Chief John Williamson, 46, a 23-year veteran who designed and built his own home was one who did not make it home that day. A serious golfer who practiced in his back yard, took lessons when he could, he … Continue reading

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Ladder Co. 3

The FDNY lost a total of 91 apparatus and vehicles on 9/11, with another 130 damaged. The ruined Ladder 3, its front shorn off, was chosen to be included in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. On July 20, 2011, the 60,000 … Continue reading

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Firefighter Manuel Delvalle, Jr.

Manuel Delvalle Jr., 32, was the only member of Engine 5 to not make it safely out of the North Tower on 9/11. One story has Manny last seen on the 10th floor offering oxygen to an evacuee. He joined … Continue reading

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