Monthly Archives: October 2014

Firefighter Christopher Blackwell

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Christopher Blackwell, 42, “was born with no sense of fear,” according to his mother. Although he was drawn to things that were dangerous, his wife said, “he wasn’t reckless.” This 20-year FDNY veteran spent 13 years with Rescue 3. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Richard VanHine

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Richard Bruce VanHine was called “Bruce” by those who knew him. He was a real outdoorsman and especially loved to hike. Hiking only in the daylight hours, he had already completed the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut portions … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gregory Sikorsky

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Gregory Sikorsky was a licensed pilot. The morning he planned to fly a Cessna with his younger brother, the plane had a dead battery so he had to jump start it with his car. Then they soared over Spring … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Lyons

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Michael Lyons, 32, never had the chance to meet his second daughter. She was born in November of 2011 and was given the middle name of “Michael.” His first daughter had been born just the year before on his … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert Hamilton

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Robert Hamilton loved organizing the annual Christmas party at Squad 41. At home, his family’s tree could never go up before the tree was finished at the firehouse. He loved a party. His wife – who he met in … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Thomas Cullen III

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Thomas Cullen III was studying for his Lieutenant’s exam. Studying was nothing new to him. He was constantly reading up about all sorts of firefighting rescue techniques like confined rescue. He studied the structure of buildings he didn’t know well … Continue reading →

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Lt. Michael Healey

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Michael Healey met his wife when they were both teenagers. This 18-year FDNY veteran ran long distance races and coached lacrosse, but also apparently loved to clean things around the house. This extended to the firehouse as well where … Continue reading →

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Lt. Robert Nagel

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Robert Nagel, 58, hated commercial TV. His wife said he wouldn’t watch any channel below 13 (which is PBS in NYC). He loved the History Channel, old black and white movies, and almost any kind of science fiction. There … Continue reading →

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B.C. Fred Scheffold, Jr.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Battalion 12 at Third Avenue & East 134th in Manhattan is now at the corner of B.C. Fred Scheffold Place and Joseph B.C. Marchbanks Way. Scheffold,57, had a 32 year career with the FDNY. At home his creative side came … Continue reading →

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B.C. Joseph Marchbanks, Jr.

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Fred Scheffold was going off duty and Joseph Marchbanks, Jr. was coming on to relieve him the morning of September 11th. Instead, both Battalion Chiefs traveled together to the WTC to lend their expertise to the rescue efforts. Joseph Marchbanks, … Continue reading →

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