We are "honored" to have with us as a member of this site, Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, Ed K., aka "3511". (see - post 71 in "Veterans Day, 2022 FF LODD's & Salute to FF Military Veterans")
Ed "3511" has been a contributing member to this site since December, 2007.
Growing up in the Bronx, with his father on the job, he has been able to offer us a wealth of information on the history of the FDNY.
Here is another interesting point.
Our site member Frank D., aka "fdce54", and Ed K., aka "3511", attended both the same grammar school and high school together when they lived in the Bronx, but they were a few years apart.
Recently they were rejoined for a luncheon get together in Yonkers, N.Y. along with Nycfire site members, Retired FDNY Lt Tom K., aka"Lt Q", and FF Dan P., aka "johnny gage" - the author of the upcoming book; "They Saved New York".
Also joining them was a Retired FDNY Supervising Dispatcher known as Dispatcher # 26, Gary G., who served the City of New York for 40 years, as well as Retired FDNY member, Ed P., who worked his entire career at Engine 91, and with Engine 91-2, while it was in service during those busy FDNY War Years.
The luncheon get together went very well with plenty of discussions involving the FDNY, including it's history, and the surprise of "3511" and "fdce54" attending the SAME SCHOOLS as kids in a city of about 8 million people.
I, "NFD2004", joined the dinner as well, which lasted about 3 hours.
But for me, pretty much all I did was "eat and listen" because every one of those guys had some great stories to tell.
I sure DID Enjoy It.