Tag Archives: firefighters of 9/11

Lt. Kevin Donnelly

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Kevin Donnelly was sworn in as an FDNY firefighter on his 21st birthday. 43 years later he would give his life doing that job at the WTC. His other love was apparently the beach, planning to one day become … Continue reading →

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Capt. Patrick Brown

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Ladder 3 lost all 11 men who rode in “heavy” on 9/11. First is Paddy Brown. I learned early about Captain Patrick Brown once “Better Angels” began its tour because, along with B.C. Ray Downey, he was the firefighter other … Continue reading →

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B.C. John Williamson

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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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Firefighter Manuel Delvalle, Jr.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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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