ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

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DAN TRACY... ONE OF THE GREATEST & YOU CERTAINLY WERE....ONE OF THE TOUGHEST BUT ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN...MY PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU & SEEN YOU IN ACTION ON THE FIRE FLOOR ...REST IN PEACE BROTHER .....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY & FDNY.... PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.....HERE IS ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO THE MAN FROM THE BROTHERS OF WATKINS ST.....
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Watkins Street sadly announces the passing of an
All-Time Great - Mr. Dan Tracy.

Captain Dan Tracy represented the very
best of the FDNY. He retired as one
the most decorated firefighters in the history of The Job,

and a man whose humble demeanor is
synonymous with the definition of that of a New York City
Firefighter. Life is a journey, one that is full of gifts.

Every once in a while during this journey
we are blessed to be in the presence of a special person
whose actions inspire us (to be just a little bit better).

When you come across a person such as
this ? it is a gift. The Good Lord bestowed such a gift
upon Watkins Street in the form of Dan Tracy.



Dan was a three-time FDNY Medal Day Winner, had
numerous citations for heroism and bravery,was front page
of the Daily News, a Charter Member of L175

as a Lt, was a 3 time Daily News ?Hero of the Month?,

saw a massive billboard with his likeness hung over the ?cut? at
Broadway Junction for several years, received a personal letter of
commendation from Senator Robert F. Kennedy just months
before his assassination, saw the establishment of the 4 year
?Fireman Daniel J. Tracy Scholarship? at St. Johns University

(which continues to this day), won the Journal American Award,

and was part of the select group of officers who helped author

?Ladders 3? which was the literary start of all official FDNY
Firefighting Procedures ? and a document that Captain Higgins calls,

?The Bible?. Dan Tracy was an iconic figure and will remain a pillar of Watkins
Street and will be remembered as a man who has established a bar of excellence
which all of us will strive to uphold for eternity.



Dan Tracy, was the epitome of a gentleman and a guy whose radiant personality

just made you feel good after being around him.



Dan asked us to please convey to all that he was prepared for this final chapter and

was well aware of the outpouring of support directed towards his family.

We brought him a Watkins Street patch just 3 days ago....and the first thing he

asked us about was the "fire duty". He clutched OUR patch on his chest for the

duration of our visit, he told us 2 funny stories about Seymore, he spoke with reverence

about the fellas he had the pleasure to work with, he told us about a couple of

?interesting? characters from the old neighborhood, ?and his eyes teared up

when he spoke about his beloved Watkins Street.... He kept thanking the current

members for keeping the Tradition alive, and then he talked about Howie Carlson and then

about a guy named Ed Casson.?his eyes lit up when we discussed the 120 Centennial,

and he became very serious (showing immense pride) when he told his daughter what

the horns on the rig represent ever since they were adorned in 1968?. Then quietly, Dan
smiled and asked us to please just let everyone know, "I'm really doing ok.?


Dan Tracy, is a Watkins Street Icon.
"The Tradition" Continues...


Funeral services are expected to be held later in the week.

 
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Just read this thread, god bless them all, and may they all be welcomed to the kitchen table at saint stephens gate, for an eternity of banter, stories, debates, coffee, doughnuts, and house duties..

'Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the setting of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.. '

Eternally...

JT

 
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RIP Dan I will always remember the few times I drove you and the conversations we had.
 

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While I never met Dan Tracy, I knew of him and what he had accomplished. Anytime 132 relocated to 120 (and they were many) I was always amazed by how the men carried themselves. Never the chest thumping we're the best attitude, but rather a quiet pride in the job they had done and would continue to do.
Much has been said about that era, and much more will continue to be said. Men like Dan Tracy were the pillars of the FDNY.
Rest in peace, prayers and thoughts for your family and for Watkins Street.
 
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR RET CPT DAN TRACY.
Daniel J. Tracy, 84, of Baldwin, NY passed away on January 25, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Daniel Tracy, Joan Braden and the late Maureen Tracy. Dear brother of Margaret Tracy. Cherished grandfather of Samantha Jo, Dennis, Daniel and Kendall. Proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Retired Captain of the FDNY who earned three medals in three years as a fireman. The 1st Medal, the Commissioner Edward Thompson medal was awarded on 3/25/1965 for rescuing 5 children from an apartment fire at 593 Howard Ave. The 2nd Medal, the Brummer Medal was given for rescuing 2 people from 273 Amboy St. on 4/23/1966. The 3rd Medal was awarded for rescuing a child from 1586 St. Mark?s Ave. on 7/21/1967 and for this rescue at extreme personal risk Fireman Tracy earned the Brooklyn Citizen Medal. Reposing at the Fullerton Funeral Home, Inc., 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin, NY on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday 9:45 a.m. at St. Christopher?s Church in Baldwin. Interment at The Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the N.Y. Firefighters Burn Center Foundation www.nyffburncenter.com, would be appreciated. www.fullertonfhny.com

 
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RET FDNY FF MARK KOETZNER.... 
LADDER 143

WAKE:

Massapequa Park Funeral Home

4980 Merrick Road

Massapequa ParkNY 11762

Tuesday, January 28th from 2-4 & 7-9

FUNERAL:

St. William the Abbott Church

2000 Jackson Avenue

Seaford NY 11783

(Between Sunrise Highway & Merrick Road)


Wednesday, January 29th at 11:00am

After the mass the Koetzner family would like to invite everyone back

to the North Massapequa Fire Department to celebrate Mark?s life.

The North Massapequa Fire Department is located at

960 Hicksville Road

North Massapequa

NY 11758

(1 block North of Sunrise Highway) REST IN PEACE BROTHER....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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Ret FDNY FF Ed Williams Marine DV...Wake Fri 1-31-14...Funeral 2-1-14 ...No further info ATT.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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www.mcgrathandson.com/web-content/obituaries-2013/obituaries-2013/dunne-michael-d-mike.html

Retired Battalion Chief Mike Dunne - Battalion 15. (Formerly E-260, E-41, E-89, E-39, B-15)

Past President FDNY Emerald Society

Wake - Tuesday - February 11th - 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm - Fred McGrath & Sons Funeral Home, 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY

Funeral - Wednesday - February 12th - 10am. St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville, NY

REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.



 
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It is with regret the UFOA announces the passing of Ret. FF. Martin Tighe. Martin is the father of FF Marty Tighe E-88 and Father In Law of Lt. Steve Blancato E-37.


Wake: Schuler Hill Funeral Home


3535 Tremont Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10465


Wed. 2/12/14 7-9pm


Thurs. 2/13/14 2-5pm and 7-9pm

Funeral: St. Frances de Chantel


190 Hollywood Ave Bx, N.Y. 10465


Fri. 2/14/14 10 am

The UFOA extends our deepest sympathy to Martins family and friends.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

 
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RET FDNY LT BRUCE KRITL....  FF LAD*33....LAD*43 (Ten Years till layoffs).....LAD*27..LAD*16....COV LT BX.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....... Hawthorne Funeral Home
> 21 West Stevens Ave
> Hawthorne, NY 10532
> Phone: 914 769-4404
>
> Wake: Thursday 2-13-14
2 - 4 & 7 - 9
>
> Funeral: Friday 10AM Holy Name of Jesus
> 2 Broadway
> Valhalla,NY 10595
> 914 949-1422

 
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RECD THIS INFO ....QUOTE.... Our Brother FF Andrew Thorne passed away on Sunday Feb. 23, 2014 at 2pm. Andy was a Great Firefighter and Brother to all the Brothers. Andy originally was assigned to E-252, transferred to E-280-where he stayed for more than 20 years - he then drove the 38 Battalion until his retirement. Andy was loved and will be missed by all. Please remember Andy and his family in your prayers.
The Wake will be at Bryant F.H. 411 Old Town Rd. East Setauket L.I.N.Y. 11733. -Tel# 631-473-0082. Viewing hours are Wednesday Feb.26th from 2-4 and 7-9 with a religious ceremony in the evening.
STAY SAFE Joe Revere

REST IN PEACE BROTHER...PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.
 
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Andy Thorne was a great guy. May he rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts for his family and for the Eye of the Storm
 
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R.I.P. Andy, condolences to The Family and Extended family at The Eye Of The Storm.
 
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