Edward J. Day‚ 45‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 11. Day was a third-degree black belt in karate‚ and taught young children about its mental and physical benefits. He had a keen sense of humor and hated grumpiness. The grouchiest of his pals at the firehouse got smiley-face stickers on their helmets.
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Today I chose your name for a 9/11 memorial climb. It was an honor to get your name to the top of 110 stories. RIP Brother. Never Forgotten
– Michael SaundersThis was my second 9/11 memorial climb. It was surreal to pass people going down as I went up. All i could think about is those that climbed up as and never made it back down. RIP my 343 Brothers
– Michael SaundersI climbed in my first 9/11 Memorial Climb today and grabbed the name tag in your honor. Rang the bell afterward for you. RIP, Firefighter Day. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
– Noah LittonEddie, so many happy memories of “the last Christmas party” in Newport, and your smiling face and good humor. So many years stolen from you 17 years ago. So hard to put the anger and the pain from injustice in a positive place. So thankful for the gift of your friendship. We’ll never forget.
– George SteeleThinking about you today Eddie. No words can say how cruel life is when yours was so quickly lost, doing the thing you loved the most. Never forgotten. Xx
– SueEd your sacrifice is what every person on this earth should be so thankful for. I’ve served for over 23 years in the Marine Corps and have been serving as a volunteer firefighter for many years and I’ll never be able to light a candle to your heroism brother!!!! I wish I would have had the privilege of knowing you. Seems like we shared some common interest in karate and helping out kids. Every year I pay my respects when the bell rings at the ceremony in front of your name at the memorial. Maybe we have family roots From a few generations back. Looking forward to meeting you in heaven my brother!
– Keith DayToday I was honored to be given your name for the 20 year anniversary 9/11 stair climb, and was able to ring the bell for your ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. Never gotten.
– Shae WheelerIf anyone knows his family please please contact me. [email protected].
– ChrisTo the family of Edward J. Day-
I walked in his honor on Saturday Sept 11, 2021 at Red Rocks Ampitheater in Colorado. It was an honor to do so.
-Jennifer L. Ducatte
– Jennifer L. DucatteI randomly chose your tag on 9/11/2021 to run a 10K with Run For the Fallen. I could tell from the picture on the tag (different than one on this website) that you must have had a sense of humor and brought smiles to peoples faces. Thoughts and prayers were in my heart and mind for you and your loved ones as I ran. Thank you for serving and reaching out to others.
– Craig FlindersToday I climbed in honor of you, firefighter Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to the job. You truly were and are a hero to look up to. Rest in peace knowing you will never be forgotten.
– Baylor BraatzYou were with me as I climbed today for the New Orleans memorial stair climb. You will never be forgotten for what you sacrificed to help others. It was such an honor to climb with you today.
– Kyle DuncanTo the Family of Edward Day, I participated in my first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on 9/9/23. It was an honor to walk in his name. I will add a smiley sticker to his name badge to match his sense of humor and will carry it with me next year, too.
– Holly MeverdenRIP brother. I will be taking this challenge for you in your memory.
– Jon VaughanI rang the bell and thought about Edward J Day the entire time today as I participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb at Lambeau Field. I was honored to have selected his name and am humbled to have worn his tag and to ring the bell in memory of him today. I tried to bring happiness to those that were struggling by giving fist bumps and encouraging words – while thinking about the smiley stickers that Eddie would use. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, Firefighter Day.
– Andrew OlsonI ran for you today , It was an honor to have your name , I was blessed to represent you 9/11 Never Forget
– Kelly AlbrechtI still wear the t-shirt you gave to me as a child, oversize at the time, but wore with pride today onwards. Thank you for making this world a better place, I’m sure you are making everyone smile in heaven as well
– AngelaMy son was 3 on 9/11/2001. I was on shift at the Nashville Fire Department that day. I vowed to teach him to never forget that day. Fast forward to now. He is a FF/EMT- he honored you by climbing 110 floors in Nashville. We promise to never forget.
– Tanya Bastin-BaltzToday I received your name to do the 9/11 Memorial Climb in Crown Point, Indiana Thank you for your service. Never Forgotten!
– WENDY BOHLDuring the Colorado 9/11 Memorial Climb, I carried the name of Edward Day, a man whose humor and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone he knew. As I climbed, I thought about his playful nature and how he used laughter to lift the spirits of his fellow firefighters. His dedication to both his family and his community lives on in those who were lucky enough to know him. It was a privilege to honor his memory today.
– M MillerNiemals werde ich Dich vergessen, niemals die Zeit bei dir und deiner Frau. RIP
– PetraR.I.P thank you for your service
– XaviorThinking of you today on your birthday. Your bravery will never been forgotten
– Amber Edwards