ANOTHER WAR YEARS VET PASSES.

Worked with Larry during his time at 80/23. Good person, boss & firefighter. He was 1/16 1st Infantry Division at Lai Khe Vietnam in ‘66. His son Steve was captain of L23. Rest in Peace.
 
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RET LT LAWRENCE ELLIOT ......REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US ARMY VIETNAM ) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES....... A life well lived & a Great Military Family.

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Below from E79/37/B27:

"With regret, we inform you of the passing of Lt. Lawrence Elliott (Retired/former member L37).

Larry's FDNY career: E50/L19 from 67-74; L39 from 74-81; E80 from 81-88; L37 from 88-93; & E52 from 93-97.

Lawrence “Larry” Elliott was born on May 17, 1943, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Strempel) Elliott. A graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, he later earned his bachelor’s degree from Mercy College. In 1965, Larry was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served a tour in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.

After completing his military service, Larry joined the FDNY, where he dedicated thirty years of service, rising to the rank of Lieutenant before retiring in 1997. On January 24, 1970, he married the love of his life, Kathryn Hamilton, in the Bronx.

Following their move to Brewster, Larry became deeply involved in the community. He was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church, the Fr. Breen Council 7490 Knights of Columbus, and the Putnam Lake VFW Post 9257. He generously gave his time teaching CCD at Sacred Heart Church and coaching girls’ track at Brewster High School and John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Somers for more than 30 years. Larry also took great pride in coaching his son Stephen’s soccer and track teams.

Larry and Kathryn opened their hearts and home to foster children and shared a lifelong love of animals.

In addition to his beloved wife, Kathryn, Lawrence is survived by his son, Stephen Elliott (Antoinette Roman) of Danbury, CT; his brother, Joseph; his sister, Joann; and his cherished grandchildren, Stephen and Alexandra. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan.

The Wake will be held on Sunday (5/17), from 1-5pm at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (5/18) at 10am at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster.

Memorial contributions in Lawrence’s honor may be made to the NYFF Burn Center Foundation, through the organization’s website, www.nyffburncenter.com/.

Our deepest condolences to the family. May Larry Rest in Peace. Thank you for your Service to our Country and our City"
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Rest in Peace, Lt Elliott. Yes...definitely a life well lived. Prayers for the family.
 
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RET LT MIKE WALSH LAD*41.

On 5-30-26 at 65 yrs of age.

Served the department for 30 years, from 7/16/89-8/12/19
Firefighter in L31
Lieutenant in L41
Rest in peace.

arrangements:
Wake: Sunday, 6/7 , noon-5PM
McGowans 71 N central hwy Garnerville, ny

Funeral: Monday 11 AM. 6/8. St.
Gregory's, 21 Cinder Rd. Garnerville.

Burial: 6/8 1:30 PM St. Raymond's, Bx.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (US NAVY) & FDNY....
PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

Photo & Obit. https://www.altogetherfuneral.com/o...nerville-new-york/michael-mike-walsh/may-2026
 
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I had the honor of knowing Bill as well as his brother Charlie and also his father, when their dad, Charlie was Captain of Ladder 20, in the 1970's
Bill and I were both Vietnam veterans so as with most veterans we had a common pride in having served. Both Blaich brothers were veterans, and both were always fair and good to me. I wish comfort to the Bills family and his many friends. Rest in Peace Chief.
Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired
 
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR RET BC BILL BLAICH WTC RELATED ARE IN THE BELOW ARTICLE.

William Peter Blaich of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Iron Station, NC, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with World Trade Center cancer.
A Vietnam Veteran and proud United States Army soldier, William retired as a full Colonel, with deployments including Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm.
He began his career with the Fire Department of New York in 1969, serving at Engine 277 during the war years. In 1980, as a newly assigned Lieutenant with Ladder 123, he received the Uniformed Fire Officers Association Medal of Valor for rescuing two infant children from a Brooklyn fire.
He then served as Captain of Engine 9 in Chinatown, responding with E9 to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
He later served as the Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion in Lower Manhattan. He again responded to the World Trade Center attacks in September 2001, where he spent countless hours and days. His sacrifice saved many lives, even though it led to terminal illness, and he received numerous citations and awards throughout his career for his actions that day and beyond. In honor of his sacrifice, he will receive a line-of-duty funeral with full honors.
Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, William later retired to Sunset Beach, North Carolina. He was known for being a conversationalist with everyone he met and for being active in his retirement with the Carolina Retirees of the Fire Department of New York. Above all, his greatest love was family, friends, and brother firefighters.
William was the son of Charles and Rosemary, and a brother to Charlie, Mary, Barbara, and Jimmy. He was the devoted husband to the love of his life, Dorothy Ellen Blaich. He was a loving father to Peter, Christopher, Matthew, and Ellen, and a proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren, with a great-grandchild soon to arrive.
His viewing and line-of-duty funeral services will be held on June 13, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located at 537 NC-16, Denver, North Carolina 28037. Viewing will be on June 13, 2026, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM, followed immediately by a funeral mass. For additional information, go to Good Samaritan Funeral Home at the web address
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, and the US ASPCA. In place of, please consider a donation in his name to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, and the US ASPCA.
 
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