Michael J. Cawley‚ 32‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 136. He was having breakfast at Rescue 4 when the call came in to go to the World Trade Center. A graduate of State University College in Oswego‚ Cawley always wanted to be a firefighter. After years of working second jobs‚ he had finally bought his dream house.
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It was a humbling experience and an honor to do the 9/11 memorial stair walk and to ring the bell in your name. You are a true hero that will never be forgotten.
– VickyI had the honor to walk in the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Red Rocks Colorado today and carried Michael’s picture with me to help honor that he gave his life for others. Thank you Michael.
– Debbie ReedOn this 15th anniversary, I walk in the 9/11 memorial stair climb in Panama City, FL for Michael. We will always remember our heroes.
– PaulaToday I received the the greatest honor of making the 9/11 stair climb and ringing the bell in your name brother. You are and forever will be a true hero and never forgotten. I turned my ankle the day before but still proceeded and done the climb i wouldnt let anybody tell me no. I will always remember the 2017 climb and no that i done it to honor you my brother my love and heart is out to you and your family you are a true inspiration brother again it has been and forever will be my honor for honoring you on this day.
– Joshua RenbergOn Saturday I participated in the run for the fallen in Kronenwetter WI. I had the honor of running in remembrance of Michael. I cannot imagine the pain of losing him at such a young age but he is a hero and I know I will never forget him or the others who gave their lives in efforts to save others on that horrific day. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with his family on this day, the 16th anniversary of 9/11.
– Melissa KieperMy daughter’s school participated in the 343 walk to remember for those who lost their lives on 9/11. My daughter was chosen to walk for you, Michael Cawley, LAD 136. Thank you for your service and we will never forget and we will always honor you and your fellow fire fighters on this patriots day!
– Jennifer BoutonIt was an honor to make the walk with your tag and memory the whole way. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice.
– Chad RaySept. 7, I will climb in your honor for the 2019 Dallas Stair Climb as a volunteer firefighter. Thank you for your sacrifice, and your service, I have never forgotten, I will never forget, I will never forget what you did that morning and aim to match your bravery wherever I can.
– Erin JusseaumeI proudly walked, climbed and rang the bell, in remembrance of Michael Cawley, I wore the badge of this honorable firefighter, today at Gila River Arena 9/11 Challenge
– Teddy LopezOur group, ‘Crisis Preparation and Recovery’ was the largest group at the challenge, honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11
Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Today marks 20 yr anniversary as America as we knew it changed. Today my son (then 7) who is a firefighter in Mississippi carried Michael’s name on the memorial stair climb
– Chastity CawleyIt was an honor to do my first 9/11 stair climb at Red Rocks today in honor of you Michael. Thank you for your service . Never forget
– Miranda KI will never forget.
– Jonathan CawleyOn September 10, 2022 I climbed in memory of Mike in the CNY Stairclimb in Utica, NY. It was an honor and privilege to bring light to his name and the sacrifice he made for his fellow man. He will always be an inspiration to me as a fireman, and man. He is a hero and will never be forgotten.
– Brian FontaineMichael was my neighbor! I think of him often and have shirts from the Foundation in his name! All Gave Some.. Some Gave All! Never Forget!
– Tom DorneyMichael was my neighbor! I think of him often and have shirts from the Foundation in his name! All Gave Some.. Some Gave All! Never Forget!
– Tom DorneyMy Lieutenant at my volunteer house is a part of F.F. Cawley’s family. He couldn’t climb today on the 22nd anniversary so I had the honor to carry Michael’s name up. Never Forget.
– Colby DickersonI climb in honor of Michael Cawley every year during the 9/11 stair climb at VMI. His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
– Taylor HillEvery year during the 9/11 stair climb ceremony at my school I climb in honor of Michael Cawley. His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
– TaylorI ran the stair climb in honor of Michael J. Cawley in Crown Point, Indiana. I ran up and down the grand stands and finished just over 39 minutes. Next year I plan on putting on the firefighter gear and do it again. It was a privilege to honor this firefighter. True definition of a hero. Never forgotten!! God Bless America.
– Donald GeelWe were honored to climb in memory of Michael today (9/7/24) in Enterprise, Alabama. It was our city’s first memorial stair climb. God gives us hills to climb and the strength to climb them. You are not forgotten.
– Donna & BillI had the privilege of doing the 2024
– Chad KempGreen Bay 9/11 Memorial Stair Walk in honor of Michael. I am grateful for your bravery and courage. May God bless your family.
It’s been 23 years and I still think of you often Michael. We went to HS together. We weren’t close friends, but I knew you to be a good guy who could be counted on to be fair and stand up for the underdog. It seems that was a constant throughout your life. When I remember you, I remember to be grateful for every day and everyone I love. Thank you Michael. You’re a true hero.
– Sean MyersBellevue community schools did a 911 memorial day walk for those who have fallen on this day in 2001 my son did 23 laps in his honor and he is hanging his pic in his room to always remember him.. my family prays for all the families who have loss loved ones on 09/11/2001
– Rachel PennockI was honored to climb for you and in your memory at the 2023 & 2024 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks in Colorado. I will wear your tag at every stair climb each year and will hold you and your family in my heart. The world will be eternally grateful for the selfless work that you did on this earth.
– Jane Weinfeld