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Calixto Anaya, Jr.

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

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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