Memorial Galleries

July 01, 2008 : Hackensack, NJ - 20th Anniversary of our fallen Brothers from The City of Hackensack Fire Department.

July 01, 2008

Hackensack, NJ - 20th Anniversary of our fallen Brothers from The City ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 9:52pm PST

April 08, 2008 : Lawrence Park Township, Penn. LODD - Deputy Chief Mike Crotty was killed at the scene of a fire after he took command of the fire upon arrival and was on the ground directing firefighters when the aerial truck's ladder malfunctioned, fatally injuring him.

April 08, 2008

Lawrence Park Township, Penn. LODD - Deputy Chief Mike Crotty was kill ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2008 10:05am PST

April 04, 2008 : COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OHIO - LODD's - An alarm notified firefighters of the blaze at a home in the 5700 block of Squirrels Nest Court around 6:10 a.m., and authorities said the homeowner called shortly afterward. Firefighters found heavy fire when they arrived, and two members of the first arriving Colerain Township fire crew went inside to search for occupants and discover the source of the flames. The entry crew lost radio contact with the department command shortly after they entered the house, and authorities said firefighters issued a second alarm and called for assistance from nearby Fairfield. Firefighters discovered a fire hose inside the home without anyone near it, and authorities said the bodies of two firefighters were discovered in the basement around 7:10 a.m. Officials identified the firefighters as Capt. Robin Broxterman, 37, a 17-year veteran who was the first woman in department history to attain the rank of captain, and Brian Schira, 29, who joined the department in November after serving as a Delhi Township firefighter.

April 04, 2008

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OHIO - LODD's - An alarm notified firefighters of t ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2008 10:11am PST

March 21, 2008 : River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter David F. Stucke. Father to Ex-Chief David Stucke, Jr of the River Edge Fire Department. Mr. Stucke was an Exempt Firefighter in New Milford Fire Co #1 and a New Jersey State Exempt Firefighter. Dave has been a long time friend of my family and always treated me like I was a member of his. He was like having a second father. I love you Dave and I will forever keep you and your family close to my heart. IN LIEU OF FLORAL TRIBUTES, DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED TO THE RIVER EDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MR. STUCKE'S MEMORY.

March 21, 2008

River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter David F. Stucke. Fath ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 12:39pm PST

March 09, 2008 : West Milford, NJ - LODD - Raymond Barrett, 62, of West Milford, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 while volunteering with the Apshawa Fire Company #1, fighting a house fire in West Milford, New Jersey Ex-Chief Barrett was operating a hose-line inside the structure when he collapsed, he was removed from the burning building by his Brother firefighters. CPR was immediately administered on Barrett at the scene, and while en route to the hospital. He served in the Army and was stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967 in the 2nd Batallion 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One). He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge and other State and County Medals. He was also a member of the Walkill Valley Vietnam Veterans of America. Raymond was a volunteer for 31 years and former Chief of the Apshawa Volunteer Fire Company #1. http://www.wmfd4.org/ http://www.wmoem.org/FireDept/fdmain.htm

March 09, 2008

West Milford, NJ - LODD - Raymond Barrett, 62, of West Milford, died S ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2008 5:21am PST

January 17, 2008 : New Milford, NJ - Street dedication in memory of New Milford Fire Official and Retired Chief from the City of Englewood Fire Department Douglas F. Baker, Sr.

January 17, 2008

New Milford, NJ - Street dedication in memory of New Milford Fire Offi ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 9:06am PST

January 04, 2008 : Brooklyn, NY - LODD of Lieutenant John H. Martinson from Brooklyn Engine Company 249 at Box 77-22-3762 transmitted at 1914 hrs on 03JAN2008.

January 04, 2008

Brooklyn, NY - LODD of Lieutenant John H. Martinson from Brooklyn Engi ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:08am PST

January 17, 2008 : New Milford, NJ - 25th Anniversary of Firefighter William Entwistle - LODD

January 17, 2008

New Milford, NJ - 25th Anniversary of Firefighter William Entwistle - ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 8:58am PST

November 27, 2007 : Volusa County, Florida - LODD of Firefighter John Curry.

November 27, 2007

Volusa County, Florida - LODD of Firefighter John Curry.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:17am PST

November 06, 2007 : Lords Valley, PA - In Loving Memory of Jeffery Olsen. Former member of Paramus, NJ Rescue and Paramus Police Dispatcher.

November 06, 2007

Lords Valley, PA - In Loving Memory of Jeffery Olsen. Former member of ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:22am PST

October 26, 2007 : Oradell, NJ - In Loving Memory of Ex-Chief Richard "Chip" Ryen.

October 26, 2007

Oradell, NJ - In Loving Memory of Ex-Chief Richard "Chip" Ryen.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 9:32am PST

October 20, 2007 : River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Ex-Chief Thomas Phillips.

October 20, 2007

River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Ex-Chief Thomas Phillips.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 9:36am PST

Emittsburg, Maryland : October 06, 2007 - National Fire Academy "To Lift A Nation" Monument. **ALL PHOTOS IN THIS GALLERY WERE TAKEN BY CAPTAIN RON PETRILLO FROM THE CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA FIRE RESCUE** Thank you Brother! On the afternoon of September 11, 2001, Bergen Record photographer Thomas E. Franklin captured an unforgettable image of hope - three firefighters raising the American flag. Standing defiantly against the gray and white landscape of devastation, these three dust-covered men and the vivid red, white and blue of Old Glory instantly became a symbol of hope and American patriotism. To Lift A Nation, created by sculptor Stan Watts, is the focal point of the 9/11 National Memorial on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Three bronze firefighters, standing three times life-size, raise the American flag in honor of all of the firefighters lost on 9/11 and as a symbol of hope to those left behind. The statute is owned by the National Firefighters Foundation, and is now on loan to the USFA, FEMA and DHS. There has been no federal money used to support or construct this monument. It is the result of an exciting relationship between the artist, the foundation and several corporate sponsors, and that we have the opportunity presented to the USFA by the Foundation Board of Directors by allowing it to be displayed here at the NETC. There is a national unveiling scheduled for November 05, 2007, and more details will be coming from the foundation. We are honored the USFA has this opportunity to display this monument. TO LIFT A NATION MONUMENT AT - A - GLANCE The "To Lift a Nation" monument is a three-times life-size bronze sculpture of the world famous photo taken of three firefighters raising the American flag at ground zero, September 11, 2001 The purpose of the "To Lift a Nation" monument is to honor the American flag as a symbol of freedom and strength of the unconquerable American spirit. It will also stand as a memorial for those whose lives were taken by acts of terror on September 11, 2001. The sculptor is 40 feet high, 6 feet deep and 8 feet wide. Each of the three firefighters statues weigh approximately 5,000 pounds and was formed from approximately 160 bronze sections weighing between 60-80 pounds each. After welding the statues and flag pole to its base, the monument will weigh than 17,000 pounds. Well know sculptor, Stan Watts, owner of Atlas Bronze Casting in Kearns, Utah, created the monument. Construction began on May 2007 with the sculpting of the clay firefighter statues. The entire cost of the colossal sculpture including a maintenance fund was underwritten by an anonymous donor and several benefactors donated raw materials for its creation. The monument will be formally dedicated Monday, November 05, 2007 with the ceremony at the monument here in Emmitsburg, MD.

Emittsburg, Maryland

October 06, 2007 - National Fire Academy "To Lift A Nation" Monument. ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2008 11:30am PST

October 06, 2007 : New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter Douglas Van Valen.

October 06, 2007

New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter Douglas Van Valen.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:00am PST

August 29, 2007 : Boston, MA - LODD of Boston Firefighters Warren J. Payne and Paul J. Cahill out from the quarters of Engine Company 30 and Ladder Company 25.

August 29, 2007

Boston, MA - LODD of Boston Firefighters Warren J. Payne and Paul J. C ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:11am PST

August 18, 2007 : Manhattan, NY - LODD of F.D.N.Y. Firefighter Robert Beddia of Engine 24 and Firefighter Joseph Graffagnino of Ladder 5.

August 18, 2007

Manhattan, NY - LODD of F.D.N.Y. Firefighter Robert Beddia of Engine 2 ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:35am PST

July 15, 2007 : Bogota, NJ - LODD of Ridgefield Park Ex-Chief Stephen R. Dembski.

July 15, 2007

Bogota, NJ - LODD of Ridgefield Park Ex-Chief Stephen R. Dembski.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:48am PST

June 21, 2007 : Brooklyn, NY - LODD of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak from Ladder 146.

June 21, 2007

Brooklyn, NY - LODD of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak from Ladder 146.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:02am PST

June 23, 2007 : Jersey City, NJ - LODD of Mechanic Shokry Guirguis of the Jersey City E.M.S.

June 23, 2007

Jersey City, NJ - LODD of Mechanic Shokry Guirguis of the Jersey City ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:57am PST

June 18, 2007 : Charleston, South Carolina - LODD's of the Charleston 9.

June 18, 2007

Charleston, South Carolina - LODD's of the Charleston 9.

Updated: Jun 17, 2008 4:56pm PST

March 17, 2007 : In Loving Memory of U.S. Army Combat Medic Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin L. Sebban K.I.A.

March 17, 2007

In Loving Memory of U.S. Army Combat Medic Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin L. ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:27am PST

June 12, 2007 : Hackensack, NJ - LODD of Deputy Chief Thomas P. Canzanella from IAFF Local 3127.

June 12, 2007

Hackensack, NJ - LODD of Deputy Chief Thomas P. Canzanella from IAFF L ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2008 11:11am PST

March 14, 2007 : City of New York - LODD of two NYPD Police Auxiliary Officers Eugene Marshalk and Nicholas Pekearo from the 6th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit.

March 14, 2007

City of New York - LODD of two NYPD Police Auxiliary Officers Eugene M ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:38am PST

January 25, 2007 : Palisades Park, NJ - In Loving Memory of Palisades Park FD and Teaneck Box 54 Asst. Chief Tom Boyce.

January 25, 2007

Palisades Park, NJ - In Loving Memory of Palisades Park FD and Teaneck ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:44am PST

November 27, 2006 : Carlstadt, NJ - In Loving Memory of our Carlstadt Brother and United States Marine killed in combat Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwarz.

November 27, 2006

Carlstadt, NJ - In Loving Memory of our Carlstadt Brother and United S ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:46am PST

August 28, 2006 : Bronx, NY - LODD of Lieutenant Howard Carpluk, Jr. from Engine Company 42 and Firefighter Michael Reilly from Engine 75 at Bronx Box 3-3-2797.

August 28, 2006

Bronx, NY - LODD of Lieutenant Howard Carpluk, Jr. from Engine Company ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 12:01pm PST

April 11, 2006 : Franklin Twsp., NJ - LODD of Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. Please visit his Departments website at http://www.station27.com/.

April 11, 2006

Franklin Twsp., NJ - LODD of Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. Please visit h ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 12:04pm PST

2006 : New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of our Brother Ex-Chief Sam Kovara.

2006

New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of our Brother Ex-Chief Sam Kovara.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 12:17pm PST

February 13, 2006 : New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter Charles J. Pettigrano.

February 13, 2006

New Milford, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter Charles J. Pettigran ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 12:19pm PST

August 04, 2005 : River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter William B. Simpson.

August 04, 2005

River Edge, NJ - In Loving Memory of Firefighter William B. Simpson.

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 12:21pm PST