Monthly Archives: July 2014

B.C. Thomas DeAngelis

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Thomas DeAngelis, 51, had been a Battalion Chief for five years. When promoted, his wife said that now, after 22 years of running into burning buildings, as a BC, he wouldn’t have to do that any more. But she knew … Continue reading →

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Division 3

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Division 3 is also based in Manhattan. In total 85 men from this Division were lost at the WTC, from Battalions 8,9,10,11 and 12. Battalion 8 is located at 165 E. 51st Street in Manhattan, along with Engine 8 & … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Benjamin Suarez

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Benjamin Suarez, 34, had his wife’s name tattooed on one arm and the FDNY logo entwined with a dragon on the other. A devoted father to his four young children, he often took his whole company to their games or school … Continue reading →

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Firefighter William Krukowski

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

William Krukowski rode his bike 17 miles to and from work every shift. He took up bicycling, and quit skydiving and motorcycles when he became a father. Devoted to his young son, among their many regular activities was watching “The … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Joseph Henry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

One of six children, Joseph Henry was also the sixth firefighter in his family: two firefighter brothers, a Chief for an uncle, and Battalion Chiefs in his father and grandfather. “He was always the first to arrive at a party … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Keith Glascoe

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Keith Glascoe was a 38-year-old firefighter who began his working life with the New York Jets, twice invited to their training camp. After an injury sidelined him, he played in Italy for a year, becoming proficient in Italian. He was … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerard Duffy

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Gerard Duffy was one of seven men from Ladder 21 to not come home that day. “The Pride of Hell’s Kitchen” is a nickname for Ladder 21/Engine 34 based at 440 W. 38th near the Hudson River in Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerald Atwood

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Gerald Atwood’s third child was born in 2002. He told his wife that “if money was no object, he’d have 20 kids.” This gregarious 8-year FDNY veteran “with an infectious laugh” often played Santa Claus at his firehouse.

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Lt. Michael Fodor

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Michael Fodor of Ladder 21 had a 3-hour commute to work. A history buff with “a passion for learning,” he seemed to always know all the answers on Jeopardy. He had studied chemical engineering and science before joining the … Continue reading →

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Ladder 12 & the Marriott Hotel

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The Marriott Hotel was a 22-story building with 825 rooms located at the SW corner of the WTC site, just beneath and west of Tower Two. Its structure saved the lives of many firefighters – and took the lives of … Continue reading →

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