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Firefighter Michael Montesi
Michael Montessi got his first fire helmet at age 5. He spent 15 years as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island before finally getting called up by the FDNY in 1988. He was very handy, inventive and mechanical. He made … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Kenneth Marino
Kenneth Marino’s wife and two little kids (3 and 1) visited him at Rescue 1 early on the morning of September 11. They left just before the call came in. Kenny Marino, 40, had been a firefighter for 20 years … Continue reading →
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Firefighter William Henry
Firefighter William Henry, 49, had spent two decades in the department. For many years he was assigned to Ladder 24 before moving over to Rescue 1. Nicknamed “Buddy,” he loved to use his vacations for travel – often to places … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Gary Geidel
Gary Geidel, 44, was working as much overtime as he could. He was just two weeks from retiring after a 20-year career with the FDNY. Even so, by the time he arrived at Rescue 1 for his overtime day shift, … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Joseph Angelini, Sr.
John F. Kennedy was president when Joseph Angelini Sr became a firefighter. The oldest active duty member of the FDNY was 63, had almost 40 years on the job, and never ever ever wanted to retire. On 9/11, temporarily assigned … Continue reading →
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Lt. Dennis Mojica
Lt. Dennis Mojica has one of the biggest smiles of any of the 343 in his official photograph. This 50-year-old was a 29-year FDNY veteran. He came to the department after six years in the Navy. Engaged to be married … Continue reading →
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Capt. Terrance Hatton
Captain Terence Hatton was already a legend at the age of 41. This tall 20-year FDNY vet had received almost a medal or citation for every year of service. When he married, Mayor Guiliani officiated. His bride was the Mayor’s … Continue reading →
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Rescue One
Rescue 1 is one of five Rescue Companies in the FDNY and the only one based in Manhattan. Located at 530 W. 43rd St, near the Hudson River and the U.S.S. Intrepid, the first plane that hit the WTC flew … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael Roberts
The final member of Ladder 35 to list is one of the two Michael Edward Roberts who were FDNY firefighters to die that day. Ladder 35’s Michael Roberts was taken by his fire captain father and placed in the seat … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael Otten
Michael Otten called his wife at 8:45 and told her to turn on the TV. He had a habit of calling her to report fires. Busy getting their three boys ready for school, she only looked for a minute, told … Continue reading →
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