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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Firefighter Carl Asaro
Carl Asaro, 39, of Battalion 9 was a Deadhead who held a memorial service/barbecue for Jerry Garcia back in 1995. This 39-year-old music-loving firefighter was a father of six and also a film and TV extra, often playing a firefighter … Continue reading →
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Lt. Charles Garbarini
Nicknamed “The Comedian,” Lt. Charles Garbarini, 44, had a business card that read: “You light ’em, we fight ’em.” Growing up the middle child in a family of nine, he learned early to use his humor to his advantage. “Nobody … Continue reading →
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B.C. Edward Geraghty
Battalion 9 is HQ’d with Engine 54 and Ladder 4 (“The Pride of Midtown”) at 48th and 8th in Manhattan, on the west edge of Times Square. Battalion Chief Edward Geraghty oversaw 5 firehouses on the West Side from this … Continue reading →
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B.C. Dennis Devlin
Battalion Chief Dennis Lawrence Devlin’s last assignment was Division 3 on W. 77th where he was NYC Special Events Coordinator. He was off-duty on 9/11, volunteering to help with the day’s primary election in NYC. When he saw the events … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Vincent Princiotta
Vincent Princiotta, the “Vin Man,” loved to surf. Starting in the 70s he drove his friends from the Bronx to the beach, their surfboards strapped to the roof of his van. He loved playing little practical jokes (like buying fake … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Richard Muldowney, Jr.
Richard Muldowney Jr., 40, always knew he wanted to be a firefighter, fighting mock fires with his friends when he was a child. He was also a “spectacular carpenter” who could “build almost anything” and a dedicated bayman who loved … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Charles Mendez
Firefighter Charles Mendez “was a reed of a boy who grew up to be a good-sized man with a heart to match.” This 38-year-old had been on the force for 9 years and loved his job. His body was recovered … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Robert Foti
Robert Foti of Ladder 7 was appointed to the FDNY in 1988. This 42-year-old firefighter grew up in NYC and loved to hunt, fish and scuba dive. He left behind three children.
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Firefighter George Cain
Firefighter George Cain skied “like the wind.” He spent five years as a carpenter by summer and skiing all winter in Telluride, Colorado, until he was called up to the FDNY in 1994. At Ladder 7 they called him the … Continue reading →
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Capt. Vernon Richard
Captain Vernon Richard of Tower Ladder 7 loved roller coasters. This 24-year FDNY veteran was a father of two and a Deacon of his church, adding his deep baritone to their choir. A member of the NY Road Runners, he … Continue reading →
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