Category Archives: Better Angels Stories

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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Firefighter Michael Kiefer

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Michael Kiefer, 25, was still a probie on 9/11. He had joined the FDNY in December, 2000, after getting perfect scores on both the physical & written exams. Before that he had been an FDNY paramedic for 18 months. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Andrew Jordan

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

The youngest of Andrew Jordan’s four children was born on September 26th. He was working on 9/11 so he could have some extra time when his son was born. Jordan, 36, had always worked two jobs. He was also an … Continue reading →

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B.C. Thomas Haskell Jr.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

B.C. Thomas Haskell, Jr. became a Battalion Chief at 37. He joined the department during his senior year at college and finished his degree in night school. He moved quickly up through the ranks stationed in one after another of … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Kevin Prior

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Kevin Prior, 28, became a Junior Firefighter at 14 and a full-fledged volunteer firefighter at 18 in Bellmore, Long Island. Engaged to be married in 2012, they had taken a 3-week trip to Ireland the summer of 2001. He was … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Patrick Lyons

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Patrick Lyons, 34, got the call the night before for an overtime shift on 9/11. He accepted. He and his wife had been putting finishing touches on the nursery they were readying for the son that arrived in the world … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Peter Langone

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Peter Langone, 41, was a 14-year FDNY veteran and the chauffeur for Squad 252 in Bushwick. He is from one of four sets of First Responder brothers who died at the WTC. His brother was NYPD. They had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Thomas Kuveikis

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Thomas Kuveikis, 48, nicknamed “TK,” initiated a firehouse tradition of going to the local church to find a family to sponsor each Christmas, buying them presents and a tree. This 24-year veteran had a brother who followed him into the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Tarel Coleman

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Tarel Coleman, 32, was given the ironic nickname of “Prozac” for his aggressive style as a defensive back on the FDNY’s football team. “He did not suffer bad calls gladly.” He also played softball for three teams and avidly followed … Continue reading →

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