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Tag Archives: Squad Co. 41
Firefighter Richard VanHine
Firefighter Richard Bruce VanHine was called “Bruce” by those who knew him. He was a real outdoorsman and especially loved to hike. Hiking only in the daylight hours, he had already completed the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut portions … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Gregory Sikorsky
Firefighter Gregory Sikorsky was a licensed pilot. The morning he planned to fly a Cessna with his younger brother, the plane had a dead battery so he had to jump start it with his car. Then they soared over Spring … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael Lyons
Firefighter Michael Lyons, 32, never had the chance to meet his second daughter. She was born in November of 2011 and was given the middle name of “Michael.” His first daughter had been born just the year before on his … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Robert Hamilton
Firefighter Robert Hamilton loved organizing the annual Christmas party at Squad 41. At home, his family’s tree could never go up before the tree was finished at the firehouse. He loved a party. His wife – who he met in … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Thomas Cullen III
Thomas Cullen III was studying for his Lieutenant’s exam. Studying was nothing new to him. He was constantly reading up about all sorts of firefighting rescue techniques like confined rescue. He studied the structure of buildings he didn’t know well … Continue reading →
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Lt. Michael Healey
Lt. Michael Healey met his wife when they were both teenagers. This 18-year FDNY veteran ran long distance races and coached lacrosse, but also apparently loved to clean things around the house. This extended to the firehouse as well where … Continue reading →
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