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Firefighter Keithroy Maynard

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Keithroy Maynard was recruited to the department by his father, a firefighter of 36 years. Keith soon joined the Vulcan Society, an organization of black firefighters. He made it his mission to help bring more black firefighters into the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert King, Jr.

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Robert King, Jr., was a father of three. A master carpenter in his spare time, he loved making furniture including bunk beds for his boys, deck chairs to give as gifts, and “a beautiful trestle table for his firehouse … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Robert Evans

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

His sense of humor earned Robert Evans the nickname of “Jerry Lewis” at Engine Company 33. This 36-year-old had been in the FDNY for 7 years on 9/11. His mother wrote that his parting words to everyone were always … Continue reading →

Firefighter Michael Boyle

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Like his close friend David Arce, Firefighter Michael Boyle had just finished the night shift when the alarms rang and he jumped on the truck to ride in “heavy.” A 37-year-old champion marathoner, he followed his father into the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter David Arce

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

David Arce, 36, was nicknamed “Buddha” “because of his strong belief that his purpose in life was to aid and serve.” He had just finished his night shift that morning but accompanied his best friend Michael Boyle in responding … Continue reading →

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Lt. Kevin Pfeifer

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

In the documentary “9/11,” filmed by the French Naudet brothers, the men of Engine 33 can be seen in the lobby of the North Tower. The Battalion Chief in the North Tower is Joseph Pfeifer, brother to Lieutenant Kevin Pfeifer … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Steven Olson

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Steven Olson was nicknamed “The Rock” by Ladder 3. “If you were in trouble, he was coming to get you,” a fellow firefighter wrote. This 12-year veteran is the 11th and final member of Ladder Company 3 to be added … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Joseph Ogren

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Joseph Ogren of Ladder 3 had a twin brother Lance, also in the fire department but off-duty on 9/11. They shared a 2-family home on Staten Island, living upstairs/downstairs from each other. “Jay” Ogren was engaged to be married … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Timothy McSweeney

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The brothers and father and son among the 343 are easy to find, but the cousins, of which there must be many, are not necessarily obvious. Timothy McSweeney, the “Gentle Giant,” a 6’3″ firefighter decorated six times for heroism in … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John McAvoy

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter John McAvoy of Ladder 3 coached hockey teams on Staten Island where he lived. Family members tell a story of one day when he was out on a jog, he pulled two elderly people out of a burning house, … Continue reading →

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