ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.
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RET BC MICHAEL J. QUINN BN*39 WW2 VET...at 95 yrs of age.
37 yrs OTJ plus 6 years NYPD.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USMC WW2) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...SEMPER FI.
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37 yrs OTJ plus 6 years NYPD.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USMC WW2) & FDNY.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...SEMPER FI.
http://chapeyfamily.com/tribute/details/1398/Michael-Quinn--Jr-/obituary.html#content-start
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RET FF JOHN O. FIEGER LAD*125.....On 4-8-18....RET 7-5-86 after 28 yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES..... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY
http://claytonkingspark.com/book-of-memories/3470305/Fieger-John/service-details.php
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RET FF/FM CHARLES E. WILLERS QNS BASE....On 4-8-18...RET 9-30-96 after 26 yrs OTJ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....Services held in N.C.
Obit w/Service info.... www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conover-nc/charles-willers-7816776
Obit w/Service info.... www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conover-nc/charles-willers-7816776
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Rest in Peace Lt., continued Rest in Peace Brian
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^^^^^^^ In reference to LT Ahearn above ...Updated info Thanks to CPT AL....QUOTE....THE PASSING OF LT. ED AHEARN LADDER29 /SQUAD 2 /LADDER42:
ED HAD 31 YEARS IN THE FIRE DEPT
ED WAS A VETERAN OF W.W.2 HE STARTED IN THE FIRE DEPT IN 29 TRUCK AND WAS RECALLED INTO THE NAVY FOR THE KOREAN WAR
AFTER DISCHARGE RETURNED TO 29 TRUCK THEN WENT TO SQUAD 2 IN THE LATE FIFTY'S
WAS PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT AND WAS ASSIGNED TO LADDER 42 IN 1968 TO 1983
IN 2001 ED,S SON BRIAN (LADDER 42 ENG. 260) WAS KILLED IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
ON SEPTEMBER 12 2001 ED WAS AT THE FIRE HOUSE WITH HIS TURN OUT GEAR
HE SPENT WEEKS ON THE PILE SEARCHING.
HE WILL BE MISSED
WAKE: THURSDAY 4/12 FOUNTAIN HEAD FUNERAL HOME
7359 BABCOCK ST S.E.
PALM BAY FL 32909
FUNERAL: FRIDAY 4 4/13 1 PM
ST. JOSEPH,S R.C. CHURCH
5320 BABCOCK ST. N.E.
PALM BAY FL 32905
ED,S WIFE JUNE HAS ASKED FOR UNIFORMS AT THE WAKE AND FUNERAL
WE WILL HAVE A CEREMONY AT CHURCH AFTER MASS ..... UNQUOTE.
ED HAD 31 YEARS IN THE FIRE DEPT
ED WAS A VETERAN OF W.W.2 HE STARTED IN THE FIRE DEPT IN 29 TRUCK AND WAS RECALLED INTO THE NAVY FOR THE KOREAN WAR
AFTER DISCHARGE RETURNED TO 29 TRUCK THEN WENT TO SQUAD 2 IN THE LATE FIFTY'S
WAS PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT AND WAS ASSIGNED TO LADDER 42 IN 1968 TO 1983
IN 2001 ED,S SON BRIAN (LADDER 42 ENG. 260) WAS KILLED IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
ON SEPTEMBER 12 2001 ED WAS AT THE FIRE HOUSE WITH HIS TURN OUT GEAR
HE SPENT WEEKS ON THE PILE SEARCHING.
HE WILL BE MISSED
WAKE: THURSDAY 4/12 FOUNTAIN HEAD FUNERAL HOME
7359 BABCOCK ST S.E.
PALM BAY FL 32909
FUNERAL: FRIDAY 4 4/13 1 PM
ST. JOSEPH,S R.C. CHURCH
5320 BABCOCK ST. N.E.
PALM BAY FL 32905
ED,S WIFE JUNE HAS ASKED FOR UNIFORMS AT THE WAKE AND FUNERAL
WE WILL HAVE A CEREMONY AT CHURCH AFTER MASS ..... UNQUOTE.
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RET FF PATRICK J. GILMORE SR. LAD*155... on April 4, 2018 of The Villages, FL., formerly of Syosset, NY. Retired FDNY Ladder 155. Beloved husband of Mary E. (Simmons). Loving father of Patrick Jr. (Constance), Kathleen (Richard) Axelsen, Mary (Christopher) McGann, Michael, Teresa (Jason) Hirschhorn, Cherished grandfather of Richard, Justin Paul, Maggie, Patrick, Kristen, Kevin, Colin, Quinn, Gavin, Ryan, Gabe and Cooper. Dear brother of Sister Margaret Rose, O.F.M. and late Kathleen Rush, Jane Argue, James, John and Owen. Reposing at the Beney Funeral Home, 79 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY. Visiting Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Monday 9:45am at St. Edward Confessor RC Church, 205 Jackson Ave., Syosset. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, N.Y. 10524 or Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Rd.., Tavares, Fl., 32778.......REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY .....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
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RET LT EDWARD J ALSTON JR.. MARINE*1....On 4-21-18 ....RET 8-1-01 after 39 yrs OTJ...... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... Services... Benta's Funeral Home
630 St. Nicholas Avenue
NY, NY 10030
Friday 4-27-18 0930 hrs to 1130 hrs.
Service: At Funeral Home 1130 hrs to 1230 hrs.
Cremation to follow: Ferncliff Cemetery Hartsdale, NY 10530
630 St. Nicholas Avenue
NY, NY 10030
Friday 4-27-18 0930 hrs to 1130 hrs.
Service: At Funeral Home 1130 hrs to 1230 hrs.
Cremation to follow: Ferncliff Cemetery Hartsdale, NY 10530
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RET LT GEORGE F PHELAN ENG*284....
On 4-19-18 .... RET 5-24-93 after 37 yrs OTJ. ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/Visitation: Conway funeral Home
82-19 Northern Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Friday 4-27-18 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs
Funeral Mass: St. Joan of Arc R.C. Church
82-00 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Friday 4-27-18 1030 hrs
Interment: St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
On 4-19-18 .... RET 5-24-93 after 37 yrs OTJ. ....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/Visitation: Conway funeral Home
82-19 Northern Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Friday 4-27-18 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs
Funeral Mass: St. Joan of Arc R.C. Church
82-00 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Friday 4-27-18 1030 hrs
Interment: St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
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RET DC JOHN J McMAHON (2) BHS........On 4-23-18.... RET 7-19-97 after 37 yrs OTJ ... REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
Viewing/Visitation: Weigand Brothers Funeral Home
49 Hillside Avenue
Williston Park, NY
Thurs 4-26-18 1900 to 2100 hrs
Friday 4-27-18 1400 to 1600 & 1900 to 2100 hrs.
Funeral Mass: St. Aidan R. C. Church
505 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY
Saturday 4-28-18 0945 hrs.
Interment: Holy Rood Cemetery
Old Country Road,
Westbury, NY 11590
Viewing/Visitation: Weigand Brothers Funeral Home
49 Hillside Avenue
Williston Park, NY
Thurs 4-26-18 1900 to 2100 hrs
Friday 4-27-18 1400 to 1600 & 1900 to 2100 hrs.
Funeral Mass: St. Aidan R. C. Church
505 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY
Saturday 4-28-18 0945 hrs.
Interment: Holy Rood Cemetery
Old Country Road,
Westbury, NY 11590
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RET LT JOHN C LAMENDELLA ENG*164.....
On 4-22-18 ......RET 1-1-77 after 29 yrs OTJ..... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... http://matthewfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/262/John-Lamendella/service-information.html#tribute-start
On 4-22-18 ......RET 1-1-77 after 29 yrs OTJ..... REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.... http://matthewfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/262/John-Lamendella/service-information.html#tribute-start
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In regard to post 930 above ^^^^^^^^^Post by ladder2
from the 1982 Medal Day Book
EDITH GOLDMAN MEDAL
Awarded to
Firefighter 1st Grade JOHN J. MORAN
Engine Company 34
John Moran came up out of the subway on August 31, 1981, and walked through the Port Authority Bus Terminal to get to 9th Avenue. As he exited the terminal, a late summer breeze swirled across Manhattan's 9th Avenue, driving discarded newspapers before it, flattening early morning shoppers against the red dingy Old Law tenements. It was 8:04 A.M. and John Moran, a firefighter assigned to Engine Company 34, was on his way to the 38th Street firehouse for a day tour (9 A.M. to 6 P.M.). He stood on the comer of 9th Ave and 41st St and waited for the traffic light to change.
Suddenly, like a house of cards tumbling, a building under renovation, at 569 9th Ave began to crumble. A tremendous roar and then a collapse that unleashed a falling fury of bricks, mortar and heavy timbers. Moran activated Box 765 as the Fire Communications Center was deluged with phone calls. The firefighter raced to the collapse and dug out a civilian who was trapped in front of Exposure Number 2, (building to the left of the collapse) that address being 567 9th Ave.-Both the exposure and the collapsed building were 4-story non-fireproof Old-Law tenements with commercial occupancies on the first-floor.
A dry cleaning establishment occupied the first-floor premises at 567 9th Ave. Seven people were trapped inside as the bricks and mortar continued to drop. The fire escape from the collapsed building, Number 569, had fallen in front of the cleaners and blocked any egress. Add to this, a strong odor of natural gas drifting through the air. Obviously, gas lines had broken during the initial collapse. Another collapse and a possible explosion were real dangers. As the hail of debris continued to rain down, John Moran crawled through it and underneath the downed fire escape to reach the employees and customers in the store. Gaining command of the situation, Moran waited for things to clear. He then led the seven trapped people to safety.
Ironically enough, Moran's own unit, Engine 34, came rolling in as the first unit on the scene. The firefighter quickly apprised the officer, Lt John McGovern, of conditions and rescue operations commenced in order to reach other people who were trapped on the upper floors. As the other FDNY units rolled in, portable ladders and buckets from the tower ladders went up and down searching and removing people and workmen from the upper floors. Unfortunately, one occupant was caught in the main collapse and succumbed. Five other people were injured and removed to St. Clare's Hospital and another six required first aid for cuts and bruises.
BC William Grimes had this to say in his official report. "The remaining structural components, the serious degree of collapse and the bulging walls in Exposure 2 all were mute testimony to the life threatening situation encountered by Firefighter John J. Moran #2. By placing himself in immediate jeopardy, he successfully extricated 8 people from a very perilous situation. He continued to operate after the arrival of units and his knowledge of conditions aided immeasurably in the overall strategy that was implemented."
Operating alone, before the arrival of incoming FDNY units, FF Moran crawled through the collapse to reach the trapped people. John J. Moran #2, of Engine 34, is truly a credit to the Fire Department. His cool professionalism under fire and his heroic manner are great testaments indeed to the commitment and long tradition of New York's Bravest.
from the 1982 Medal Day Book
EDITH GOLDMAN MEDAL
Awarded to
Firefighter 1st Grade JOHN J. MORAN
Engine Company 34
John Moran came up out of the subway on August 31, 1981, and walked through the Port Authority Bus Terminal to get to 9th Avenue. As he exited the terminal, a late summer breeze swirled across Manhattan's 9th Avenue, driving discarded newspapers before it, flattening early morning shoppers against the red dingy Old Law tenements. It was 8:04 A.M. and John Moran, a firefighter assigned to Engine Company 34, was on his way to the 38th Street firehouse for a day tour (9 A.M. to 6 P.M.). He stood on the comer of 9th Ave and 41st St and waited for the traffic light to change.
Suddenly, like a house of cards tumbling, a building under renovation, at 569 9th Ave began to crumble. A tremendous roar and then a collapse that unleashed a falling fury of bricks, mortar and heavy timbers. Moran activated Box 765 as the Fire Communications Center was deluged with phone calls. The firefighter raced to the collapse and dug out a civilian who was trapped in front of Exposure Number 2, (building to the left of the collapse) that address being 567 9th Ave.-Both the exposure and the collapsed building were 4-story non-fireproof Old-Law tenements with commercial occupancies on the first-floor.
A dry cleaning establishment occupied the first-floor premises at 567 9th Ave. Seven people were trapped inside as the bricks and mortar continued to drop. The fire escape from the collapsed building, Number 569, had fallen in front of the cleaners and blocked any egress. Add to this, a strong odor of natural gas drifting through the air. Obviously, gas lines had broken during the initial collapse. Another collapse and a possible explosion were real dangers. As the hail of debris continued to rain down, John Moran crawled through it and underneath the downed fire escape to reach the employees and customers in the store. Gaining command of the situation, Moran waited for things to clear. He then led the seven trapped people to safety.
Ironically enough, Moran's own unit, Engine 34, came rolling in as the first unit on the scene. The firefighter quickly apprised the officer, Lt John McGovern, of conditions and rescue operations commenced in order to reach other people who were trapped on the upper floors. As the other FDNY units rolled in, portable ladders and buckets from the tower ladders went up and down searching and removing people and workmen from the upper floors. Unfortunately, one occupant was caught in the main collapse and succumbed. Five other people were injured and removed to St. Clare's Hospital and another six required first aid for cuts and bruises.
BC William Grimes had this to say in his official report. "The remaining structural components, the serious degree of collapse and the bulging walls in Exposure 2 all were mute testimony to the life threatening situation encountered by Firefighter John J. Moran #2. By placing himself in immediate jeopardy, he successfully extricated 8 people from a very perilous situation. He continued to operate after the arrival of units and his knowledge of conditions aided immeasurably in the overall strategy that was implemented."
Operating alone, before the arrival of incoming FDNY units, FF Moran crawled through the collapse to reach the trapped people. John J. Moran #2, of Engine 34, is truly a credit to the Fire Department. His cool professionalism under fire and his heroic manner are great testaments indeed to the commitment and long tradition of New York's Bravest.
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Just recd word that Charlie Boyce has Passed To A Higher Level at age 84 on 4-26-18.....FF ENG*14...LAD*150...LAD*108 both on Siegel St & Union Ave.....LT LAD*143.....CPT LAD*103.....a good FF/Officer as well as a good friend....His Son Ronnie is a RET BC from BN*44...Two other Sons former NYPD....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USAF) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.......further details on the Services to follow when available.
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^^^^^^ Arrangements for RET CPT Charles Boyce LAD*103...Wake will take place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 2-4 & 7-9 and Thursday, May 10 2-4 & 7-9 at Whites Funeral Home in Bethpage, NY
234 Broadway, Bethpage NY 516-931-1454
Funeral Service will be at 10 AM at St. Martin of Tours Church, 220 Central Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 on Friday, May 11, 2018.
In lieu of Flowers. If you would like to make a donation in his name. Please send your donations to St. Jude?s Children?s Hospital www.stjude.org
234 Broadway, Bethpage NY 516-931-1454
Funeral Service will be at 10 AM at St. Martin of Tours Church, 220 Central Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 on Friday, May 11, 2018.
In lieu of Flowers. If you would like to make a donation in his name. Please send your donations to St. Jude?s Children?s Hospital www.stjude.org