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Firefighter Vincent Princiotta

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Vincent Princiotta, the “Vin Man,” loved to surf. Starting in the 70s he drove his friends from the Bronx to the beach, their surfboards strapped to the roof of his van. He loved playing little practical jokes (like buying fake … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Richard Muldowney, Jr.

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Richard Muldowney Jr., 40, always knew he wanted to be a firefighter, fighting mock fires with his friends when he was a child. He was also a “spectacular carpenter” who could “build almost anything” and a dedicated bayman who loved … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert Foti

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Robert Foti of Ladder 7 was appointed to the FDNY in 1988. This 42-year-old firefighter grew up in NYC and loved to hunt, fish and scuba dive. He left behind three children.

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Firefighter George Cain

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter George Cain skied “like the wind.” He spent five years as a carpenter by summer and skiing all winter in Telluride, Colorado, until he was called up to the FDNY in 1994. At Ladder 7 they called him the … Continue reading →

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Capt. Vernon Richard

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Captain Vernon Richard of Tower Ladder 7 loved roller coasters. This 24-year FDNY veteran was a father of two and a Deacon of his church, adding his deep baritone to their choir. A member of the NY Road Runners, he … Continue reading →

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Engine 21

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Engine 21 was parked under the north pedestrian bridge that crossed West Street from the WTC to the World Financial Center complex on the river. Neither of the two bridges survived the collapses, but the north bridge was completely destroyed, … Continue reading →

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Capt. William Burke, Jr.

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Captain William Burke, Jr., was a handsome bachelor who followed his father into the FDNY. Calling him “a firefighter is a little like referring to Elvis as an entertainer.” “He always made everything better,” said his brother. An instructor at … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Dennis Mulligan

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Dennis Mulligan, 32, was an eight-year veteran with the FDNY, assigned to Ladder 2 the entire time. As a teenager, this confirmed bachelor had originally planned to be a pediatrician, but firefighter turned out to be his true calling. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Carl Molinaro

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

I think his nickname among family and friends was “Overboard Carl” for his generosity of spirit and because he would always give more than you expected. “It was his nature to give.” Firefighter Carl Molinaro is the sixth of seven … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Daniel Harlin

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Daniel Harlin, 41, was an avid deer hunter. He and his wife moved to rural Putnam County to have more outdoors in their lives before he became the father of three. Danny was a member of Ladder 2/Battalion 8 … Continue reading →

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