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Firefighter Vincent Morello

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

This son of a retired Battalion Chief took a 50% pay cut when he quit his job as a mechanic to join the FDNY, but that’s what Vincent Morello, 34, wanted to do. This father of two young children was … Continue reading →

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Firefighter James Giberson

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Jim Giberson had celebrated 20 years with the FDNY of the 5th of September. This 43-year-old had told his wife when they married that he wanted three daughters and that was what he got. This proud father never missed … Continue reading →

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Capt. Frank Callahan

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Captain Frank Callahan, 50, was a 28-year veteran of the FDNY. He joined Ladder 35 after being promoted to Captain four years earlier. Being a firefighter was his ideal job; there was never any other he wanted to do. This … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Steven Mercado

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The final member of Engine 40 to list here was Firefighter Steve Mercado, 38. This 11-year FDNY vet grew up playing stickball in the streets of the Bronx where he was born and raised and still lived. President of the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael E. Lynch

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Michael Lynch was actually based in the Bronx with Ladder 32, but was on rotation in to Engine 40 on 9/11. He was engaged to be married that November. The 7th of 10 children, he was the peacemaker in … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Bruce Gary

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

As a Little League coach, Bruce Gary would focus in on the kids who weren’t so good, so that by the end of each season the whole team was more rounded and equal. “He would help boost kids self-esteem,” wrote … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael D’Auria

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Several months before 9/11, Firefighter Michael D’Auria told his sister “I know that when I die it’s going to be in a big way and it’s going to change the world.” Sworn in to the FDNY in May of 2001, … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Kevin Bracken

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

“Drive fast. Take chances.” Time after time, these were the parting words of Firefighter Kevin Bracken to his friends. This lucky man had once walked away from his flipped over car with nary a scratch. On the golf course, a … Continue reading →

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Lt. John Ginley

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. John Ginley was one of five boys in a family, four of whom became New York City firefighters. They all followed their father (a 20-year FDNY veteran) into his profession. This reserved man was a very involved father with … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Mark Whitford

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Mark Whitford, 31, had twin one-year-old sons. A 1998 graduate of the Fire Academy, Whitford drove the rig for Engine 23. He was born to the job. A natural athlete, he especially excelled at wrestling and was posthumously awarded … Continue reading →

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