NEW YORK – The FDNY added 13 names to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall on Sept. 4, the members died from illnesses related to their work at the World Trade Center site.
Their names join the 76 already on the Wall, which was unveiled in September 2011.
“These men and women were our mentors, our colleagues and friends,” Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said. “Each served with the utmost pride and distinction.”
The added names included:
Battalion Chief Richard D. Arazosa, Battalion 19
Battalion Chief Thomas R. Van Doran, Battalion 3
Captain Peter J. Casey, Engine 212
Lieutenant Steven B. Reisman, Engine 307
Lieutenant Thomas J. Greaney, Ladder 175
Firefighter Keith E. Atlas, Engine 35
Firefighter Walter Torres, Engine 328
Firefighter William H. Quick, Ladder 134
Firefighter Willie T. Franklin, Jr., Engine 65
Paramedic Rudolph T. Havelka, EMS Bureau of Training
Paramedic John W. Wyatt, Jr., EMS Station 22
EMT Francis A. Charles, EMS Station 58
Supervising Fire Marshal Emil K. Harnischfeger, Bureau of Fire Investigation
Family members placed white roses at the base of the wall as their loved ones’ names were read.
“Today we honor the service of these members and the sacrifices of their families,” Chief of Department Edward Kilduff said. “They are important to the legacy of the FDNY.”
