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Lt. Gregg Atlas

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Gregg Atlas, 44, had three brothers who were firefighters. He had joined the FDNY 20 years earlier and was assigned to Engine Co. 10 after making Lieutenant in 1994. He wasn’t ready to retire because “he’d miss all the … Continue reading →

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Calixto Anaya, Jr.

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Apparently, even with a melodious name like “Calixto,” he preferred to be called “Charlie.”  Calixto Anaya Jr. quit UPS for the FDNY so he could spend more time with his three young children. He loved the job. The camaraderie reminded … Continue reading →

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Capt. Joseph Farrelly

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Captain Joseph Farrelly, 47, had been promoted a year earlier but was not yet assigned a permanent firehouse, so he was covering for vacationing captains and on 9/11 was assigned to Engine 4. He liked working the night shift. On … Continue reading →

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B.C. Matthew Ryan

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Battalion Chief Matthew Lancelot Ryan, 53, had a 28-year career with the FDNY, rising through the ranks and being named Battalion Chief in 2000. He loved hockey, he loved the radio and he loved reading the newspaper. When he went … Continue reading →

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Twelve Years

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Dawn Siebel

Another year passes.  We each mark the day and our memories in our own ways.  My wish this day is simply to add my blessing to the tens of thousands of others that go out to all those who were … Continue reading →

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West, Texas

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dawn Siebel

Sadly, it looks like 12 of the 14 fatalities from the explosion at the chemical fertilizer plant in  West, Texas, were either firefighters or EMTs. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national fund to accept monetary donations to assist … Continue reading →

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Changing out the Paintings…

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dawn Siebel

As I write, Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the East Coast and I want to send my best wishes to everyone in its path. I have finally resized all the files etc so that I can change out the … Continue reading →

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Bus Trip to Colorado Springs

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dawn Siebel

Friends from Boulder who helped me rent a bus for the two hour trip to see Better Angels in Colorado Springs in early September.  So much fun.  

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Ready to Go

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dawn Siebel

Here, leaning against their newly rebuilt crates, are four of the seven panels ready to have their repainted portraits reattached. Now they’re packed again and ready for Colorado Springs! So glad to be going to Colorado.

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TV Interview

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dawn Siebel

http://www.myfoxny.com/video?clipId=7361791&autostart=true Fox News Channel 5 clip from Monday, June 4, 2012 @ Better Angels in NYC.

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