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Firefighter Joseph Henry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

One of six children, Joseph Henry was also the sixth firefighter in his family: two firefighter brothers, a Chief for an uncle, and Battalion Chiefs in his father and grandfather. “He was always the first to arrive at a party … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Keith Glascoe

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Keith Glascoe was a 38-year-old firefighter who began his working life with the New York Jets, twice invited to their training camp. After an injury sidelined him, he played in Italy for a year, becoming proficient in Italian. He was … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerard Duffy

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Gerard Duffy was one of seven men from Ladder 21 to not come home that day. “The Pride of Hell’s Kitchen” is a nickname for Ladder 21/Engine 34 based at 440 W. 38th near the Hudson River in Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerald Atwood

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Gerald Atwood’s third child was born in 2002. He told his wife that “if money was no object, he’d have 20 kids.” This gregarious 8-year FDNY veteran “with an infectious laugh” often played Santa Claus at his firehouse.

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Lt. Michael Fodor

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Michael Fodor of Ladder 21 had a 3-hour commute to work. A history buff with “a passion for learning,” he seemed to always know all the answers on Jeopardy. He had studied chemical engineering and science before joining the … Continue reading →

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Ladder 12 & the Marriott Hotel

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The Marriott Hotel was a 22-story building with 825 rooms located at the SW corner of the WTC site, just beneath and west of Tower Two. Its structure saved the lives of many firefighters – and took the lives of … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Mullan

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Mike Mullan of Ladder 12 was also a Captain in the Army Reserve and an R.N. who worked in the ER at Mercy Hospital, with longer term plans to become a nurse practitioner. “He played the piano like Jerry … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Angel Juarbe, Jr.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Angel Juarbe, Jr. had already been chosen to be one of 12 firemen in the “Firehouse Hunks 2002” calendar. Just one week before 9/11 he won $250k and a Jeep in a Fox reality show called “Murder in Small Town … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert Spear, Jr.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

“If you don’t hear from me by 10:30, cancel my haircut appointment,” are the last words firefighter Robert Spear, Jr. said to his wife. She cancelled the appointment at 10:28 after both towers fell. He rode to the towers knowing … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Dana Hannon

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Engine 26 is the oldest active fire house in NYC, located at 220 W. 37th. Established in 1865, it took over Valley Forge Engine 46 when the state abolished volunteer fire departments with the creation of the Metropolitan Fire Department, … Continue reading →

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