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Author Archives: Dawn Siebel
B.C. John Williamson
Battalion Chief John Williamson, 46, a 23-year veteran who designed and built his own home was one who did not make it home that day. A serious golfer who practiced in his back yard, took lessons when he could, he … Continue reading →
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Ladder Co. 3
The FDNY lost a total of 91 apparatus and vehicles on 9/11, with another 130 damaged. The ruined Ladder 3, its front shorn off, was chosen to be included in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. On July 20, 2011, the 60,000 … Continue reading →
Firefighter Manuel Delvalle, Jr.
Manuel Delvalle Jr., 32, was the only member of Engine 5 to not make it safely out of the North Tower on 9/11. One story has Manny last seen on the 10th floor offering oxygen to an evacuee. He joined … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Lawrence Virgilio
Firefighter Lawrence Virgilio, an advanced rescue specialist with Squad 18, had recently been chosen to train for the elite FDNY team that would travel to other cities for disaster response. Virgilio joined the FDNY in 1989. A couple years later … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Manuel Mojica
Firefighter Manuel Mojica was 37. He had six tattoos, a Harley, and a fingerless whistle so loud he always used it instead of the doorbell to let his fiancé know he had arrived. He married that fiancé and they had … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Timothy Haskell
There are two sets of FDNY brothers among the 343. Timothy Haskell, 34, with the nickname “Dude,” was one of them. With his Dalmation, Blaze, who was trained to “stop, drop and roll” he volunteered his time to teach fire … Continue reading →
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Firefighter David Halderman
It was reported that firefighter David Halderman, 40, was on the 18th floor and on his way down out of the North Tower when he and another Squad 18 member responded to a May Day from another company and returned … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Andrew Fredericks
Firefighter Andy Fredericks was a co-author of the FDNY Engine Company Ops Manual. He was also a NYS certified fire instructor and taught at fire service training meetings across the US. He had 2 bachelors degrees, poly-sci and public safety/fire … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Eric Allen
Firefighter Eric Allen, 44, was a short, packed powerhouse. Standing 5’5” he was tough, strong and capable. He took extra courses to qualify for Squad 18. Described by friends as “a sweetie with a crust,” his motto was “Do the … Continue reading →
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Lt. William McGinn
Lt. William McGinn, was trained as a civil engineer but thought firefighting would be more interesting work. An 18-year FDNY veteran, his wife said, “He understood how structures and materials fail. He would have had a field day with this … Continue reading →
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