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Firefighter Robert Lane

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Robert Lane, 28, was a “big guy with a magnetic smile.” When he joined the FDNY in 1998, it was a dream come true. He loved to cook. When he would go out for dinner, he’d study the food … Continue reading →

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Lt. Peter Freund

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Peter Freund, 45, loved astronomy. He had built an observatory in his backyard, complete with a retractable roof and a camera on his telescope. Living in farm country upstate New York, (a 2-hour commute from Engine 55), he … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert McMahon

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Robert McMahon, 35, never had a chance to meet his second son who was born in January 2002, although he had recently finished renovating their home preparing for his arrival. He had met his wife while volunteering at a … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert Linnane

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Robert Linnane, 33, still a probationary firefighter, had passed the rigorous FDNY exams after he turned 30. Before joining up, he had spent nearly a decade working for Delta Airlines and was well known for taking full advantage of … Continue reading →

Firefighter David LaForge

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

David LaForge, 50, had also just finished the night shift that morning, but he was still at the firehouse when the call came in. As always, he’s the one who hopped behind the wheel and drove Ladder 20 to the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Sean Hanley

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Sean Hanley, 35, came from generations of firefighters: both grandfathers, his father and his brother had been with the FDNY. With five years in the department, Hanley had a reputation as a prankster around Ladder Co. 20, with gags like … Continue reading →

Firefighter James Gray

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

James Gray, 34, drove a NYC bus for six years while waiting to be called up. “He wanted the action,” said his wife. Following his father into the department, he became a firefighter in 1996. He was studying for his … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Burnside

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter John Burnside of Ladder 20 was 36 years old. and a 7-year FDNY veteran. He was a NYC police officer for 3 years while waiting for his chance to join the FDNY. “Johnny the Gent” told his wife: “How … Continue reading →

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Capt. John Fischer

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

John Fischer, 46 was posthumously promoted to Captain on September 17th. This father of three “was always coaching.” He never particularly cared if the teams won, but that everyone had a chance to play and that the lessons of good … Continue reading →

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Lt. Vincent Halloran

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Vincent Halloran of Ladder 8 loved children and was the father of six, although the last one wasn’t born until after he was gone. I believe that between them, the 343 firefighters of Better Angels left behind 602 children. … Continue reading →

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