Monthly Archives: September 2014

Firefighter Brian Sweeney

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Brian Sweeney, 29, got his dream assignment to Rescue 1 in late July, 2001, after six years in the department. He was studying hard for the lieutenant’s exam he never got to take that October.  This son of a … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Patrick O’Keefe

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The O’Keefe Foundation was created to honor the memory of Firefighter Patrick O’Keefe of Rescue 1. Each September in the waters off the south shore of Long Island, they organize the Spirit Riders Regatta and the Memorial Paddle Out (for … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerard Nevins

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Gerard Nevins, 46, spent 18 years with the FDNY, gathering quite a collection of medals and citations along the way. But when he went home to his wife and two young boys in Campbell Hall, NY, he was a gentleman … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Montesi

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Michael Montessi got his first fire helmet at age 5. He spent 15 years as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island before finally getting called up by the FDNY in 1988. He was very handy, inventive and mechanical. He made … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Kenneth Marino

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Kenneth Marino’s wife and two little kids (3 and 1) visited him at Rescue 1 early on the morning of September 11. They left just before the call came in.  Kenny Marino, 40, had been a firefighter for 20 years … Continue reading →

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Firefighter William Henry

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter William Henry, 49, had spent two decades in the department. For many years he was assigned to Ladder 24 before moving over to Rescue 1. Nicknamed “Buddy,” he loved to use his vacations for travel – often to places … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gary Geidel

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Gary Geidel, 44, was working as much overtime as he could. He was just two weeks from retiring after a 20-year career with the FDNY. Even so, by the time he arrived at Rescue 1 for his overtime day shift, … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Joseph Angelini, Sr.

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

John F. Kennedy was president when Joseph Angelini Sr became a firefighter. The oldest active duty member of the FDNY was 63, had almost 40 years on the job, and never ever ever wanted to retire. On 9/11, temporarily assigned … Continue reading →

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Lt. Dennis Mojica

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Dennis Mojica has one of the biggest smiles of any of the 343 in his official photograph. This 50-year-old was a 29-year FDNY veteran. He came to the department after six years in the Navy. Engaged to be married … Continue reading →

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Capt. Terrance Hatton

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Captain Terence Hatton was already a legend at the age of 41. This tall 20-year FDNY vet had received almost a medal or citation for every year of service. When he married, Mayor Guiliani officiated. His bride was the Mayor’s … Continue reading →

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