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Firefighter Peter Langone

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Peter Langone, 41, was a 14-year FDNY veteran and the chauffeur for Squad 252 in Bushwick. He is from one of four sets of First Responder brothers who died at the WTC. His brother was NYPD. They had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Thomas Kuveikis

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Thomas Kuveikis, 48, nicknamed “TK,” initiated a firehouse tradition of going to the local church to find a family to sponsor each Christmas, buying them presents and a tree. This 24-year veteran had a brother who followed him into the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Tarel Coleman

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Tarel Coleman, 32, was given the ironic nickname of “Prozac” for his aggressive style as a defensive back on the FDNY’s football team. “He did not suffer bad calls gladly.” He also played softball for three teams and avidly followed … Continue reading →

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Lt. Timothy Higgins

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

It was a family of four firefighters and a cop, a father and his four sons. When Lt. Timothy Higgins, 43, went missing on 9/11, they “made a pact that some member of the Higgins family would be involved in … Continue reading →

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Lt. Christopher Sullivan

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Christopher Sullivan, 39, was married to his high school sweetheart. He was a happy dad to his two sons, 6 and 4. No matter how long his shift, he was never too tired to skip playing with them when … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Kenneth Watson

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Kenneth Watson, 39, was an ironworker for 8 years building skyscrapers in New York while he waited for a slot to open in the FDNY. His father had been a firefighter. No fan of paperwork, Watson was happy being part … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Roberts

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

There were two Michael Edward Roberts in the FDNY, both 31, both killed on 9/11. The only time the families met was at their funerals. His badge number (6611) had been passed through his family for years. It was first … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Florio

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

John Florio, 33, was very athletic and “built like a box of bricks.” He was made starting halfback the first time he tried out for the FDNY’s football team. He kept in shape by pumped iron to Metallica. A huge … Continue reading →

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Lt. Carl Bedigian

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Carl Bedigian, 35, was an electrician with the Transit Authority for a dozen years before joining the FDNY. He was assigned to Engine Company 214 which shares “The Nuthouse” with Ladder 111 in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Several years earlier Bedigian … Continue reading →

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Capt. William O’Keefe

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Capt. William O’Keefe, 48, had a 22-year career in the FDNY. He had been promoted to captain and assigned to Division 15 earlier in 2001. A lifelong native of Staten Island, he had a “terrific sense of humor.” To relax … Continue reading →

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