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Capt. Patrick Brown

Ladder 3 lost all 11 men who rode in “heavy” on 9/11. First is Paddy Brown. I learned early about Captain Patrick Brown once “Better Angels” began its tour because, along with B.C. Ray Downey, he was the firefighter other … Continue reading

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B.C. John Williamson

Battalion Chief John Williamson, 46, a 23-year veteran who designed and built his own home was one who did not make it home that day. A serious golfer who practiced in his back yard, took lessons when he could, he … Continue reading

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Ladder Co. 3

The FDNY lost a total of 91 apparatus and vehicles on 9/11, with another 130 damaged. The ruined Ladder 3, its front shorn off, was chosen to be included in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. On July 20, 2011, the 60,000 … Continue reading

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