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Tag Archives: Engine Co. 40
Firefighter Steven Mercado
The final member of Engine 40 to list here was Firefighter Steve Mercado, 38. This 11-year FDNY vet grew up playing stickball in the streets of the Bronx where he was born and raised and still lived. President of the … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael E. Lynch
Firefighter Michael Lynch was actually based in the Bronx with Ladder 32, but was on rotation in to Engine 40 on 9/11. He was engaged to be married that November. The 7th of 10 children, he was the peacemaker in … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Bruce Gary
As a Little League coach, Bruce Gary would focus in on the kids who weren’t so good, so that by the end of each season the whole team was more rounded and equal. “He would help boost kids self-esteem,” wrote … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Michael D’Auria
Several months before 9/11, Firefighter Michael D’Auria told his sister “I know that when I die it’s going to be in a big way and it’s going to change the world.” Sworn in to the FDNY in May of 2001, … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Kevin Bracken
“Drive fast. Take chances.” Time after time, these were the parting words of Firefighter Kevin Bracken to his friends. This lucky man had once walked away from his flipped over car with nary a scratch. On the golf course, a … Continue reading →
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Lt. John Ginley
Lt. John Ginley was one of five boys in a family, four of whom became New York City firefighters. They all followed their father (a 20-year FDNY veteran) into his profession. This reserved man was a very involved father with … Continue reading →
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