Monthly Archives: March 2015

Firefighter Edward Rall

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Edward Rall, 44, came from a family of firefighters: a grandfather, two uncles and a couple of cousins. His two brothers were NYPD officers. He loved the job and made a point of keeping fit enough to do the rigorous … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Lincoln Quappe

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Lincoln Quappe, 38, was a 16-year FDNY veteran. Serving as a member of Rescue 2 was a dream come true. He had a reputation as an aggressive rescue firefighter, “relentless in his drive to improve his skills.” He welded in … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Kevin O’Rourke

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Kevin O’Rourke, 44, grew up wanting to be a firefighter. In his long career, “the only times he got in trouble was for being so eager to save lives that he endangered his own. ‘His helmet shield would melt,’ his … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Napolitano

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

John Napolitano, 33, was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant. He had 10 years with the FDNY and a box full of medals. He began his career at 17 when he became a junior volunteer for the Lakeland FD in Ronkonkoma, where … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Daniel Libretti

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Daniel Libretti, 43, was a graduate of a restaurant school and had a side job as a assistant pastry chef at La Caravelle, a Manhattan French restaurant. When he cooked in the firehouse, he served up “meals they couldn‘t afford … Continue reading →

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Firefighter William Lake

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

William Lake, 44, had celebrated his 20-year anniversary with the FDNY on September 10th. He had switched shifts to spend Monday night buying the meal at the firehouse. Over the years, rescue scuba dives had damaged his hearing and the … Continue reading →

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Lt. Peter Martin

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Peter Martin, 43, was a 22-year FDNY veteran with “numerous medals for bravery” and a degree in criminal justice. He was one of the experts from the FDNY who went to Oklahoma City to aid with search and … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Sergio Villanueva

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Sergio Villanueva, 33, was engaged to be married. A transplant from Argentina, Villanueva was an ardent soccer fan and a member of the FDNY’s soccer team. Friends said he would be hoarse for days after watching an Argentinian soccer match … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Vigiano II

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

John Vigiano II, 36, was from one of the four sets of FDNY brothers who lost his life on 9/11. His brother, two years younger and very close to him was an NYPD detective. They both responded to the attack … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Thomas Mingione

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

There were two expectant fathers in Ladder 132. The second was Thomas Mingione, 34, whose first child, a daughter, was born in December. He had been married less than 18 months. Mingione joined the NYPD when he was 20 in … Continue reading →

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