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Lt. Harvey Harrell

Lt. Harvey Harrell, 49, was the older brother who inspired his younger brother, Stephen, to join the FDNY too. Both died at the World Trade Center. 
With 22 years on the job, Harrell was still looking to improve practices, training … Continue reading

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Capt. Louis Modafferi

Captain Louis Modafferi was awaiting assignment as a Battalion Chief, a promotion he had already earned but would not be formally presented until his funeral in October. On 9/11 he was one of five members of Rescue 5 who were … Continue reading

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Division 8, Rescue 5

Division 8 covers Staten Island and south Brooklyn and lost 17 of their firefighters on 9/11. Rescue 5 is based on Staten Island and has a scuba diver on its badge. Its firefighters are rescue divers in addition to their … Continue reading

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