Calixto Anaya‚ Jr.‚ 35‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 4. Anaya‚ who was known as Charlie‚ was posthumously awarded a diploma from the Fire Academy in November 2001‚ during the first graduation ceremony since September 11th. A former Marine‚ he re-enlisted during the Gulf War. A father of three‚ he was also a volunteer with the Suffern‚ N.Y.‚ volunteer fire department. He loved the Yankees and the Giants.
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We will never forget.
– Lourdes VergaraCharlie,
I may not have no you long because I was so young, but you were always uncle charlie. You’ve inspired me and fire fighting is now my passion. I didn’t understand it 14 years ago. I was 7 then. I’m 21 now and the memories spent with you still resonate with me every day. Miss you more and more each day. Rest easy brother… we’ll take it from here.
– SebastianCharlie,
I may not have known you long because I was so young, but you were always uncle Charlie. You’ve inspired me and fire fighting is now my passion. I didn’t understand it 14 years ago. I was 7 then. I’m 21 now and the memories spent with you still resonate with me every day. Miss you more and more each day. Rest easy brother… we’ll take it from here.
– Sebastian
– SebastianDear Charlie,
I’ve always wanted to be a police officer but now I changed my mind to join the fire department. You’ve inspired me of how fire fighting truly is, not about passion, but to help & rescue people. I want to save people also. You’ve marked a new career for me.
God bless you Charlie. May you rest in peace brother.
– Kenny NguyenDear Charlie
– Christine ThomsonAs a woman from Scotland I never knew you but I had the privilege to visit the 9/11 memorial in May this year. The guide at the Museum suggested we find a name which we could then remember every 9/11. I saw your photo and name and read of your bravery as part of Ladder 132 that dreadful day. I returned to the pools later on that morning and wondered if I could find you… I could not believe it when I saw your name at the very first place I looked. I just wanted you and your family to know that I have a candle burning for you in Edinburgh this evening, and will do so on this day for the rest of my life. No day shall erase you from the memory of time. God bless . Christine.
Does butterfly kisses mean something to you. Because they are being sent
– Nancy EversMessage from the UK. I am a regular visitor to the US as I have friends in Colorado and Chicago. Last year (2018) I was honoured to join the thousands to compete the 9/11 stair climb in Colorado. Before starting the climb we were asked to select one of the fallen and I have the badge to remember Calixto. It is on show in my home in the UK; and tomorrow it will take pride of place.
– ELAINE HELMGod bless you Calixto and your family.
Elaine
We miss your smile Charlie.. We had a small but tight circle in Buenaventura Lakes in Kissimmee, FL during HS.. Rita and I would love to see his children and wife.. finally, Brother, we, your country, and your city miss ya. But, just so u know, we are still fighting the fight.. It’s amazing what we can and are doing 18 years later. Thank you for being in our lives and no doubt your support to our Corp and the NYFD.. God Bless!
– David & Rita WallaceDear Charlie. I know your watching your children. I miss your laughter and jokes and all the talks we had when you were doing UPS. There is not a year gone by, then I don’t post your picture and tell your story. You were a true hero to me. You are missed, you are loved. Always shine your light on us all that were touched by you. You were special and a hero. Gone too soon, but never ever forgotten. ❤️
– Catherine SelenikasI LOVE MY BROTHER RIP.
– FREDDIE ANAYAI climbed 110 stories for you at the Charleston Memorial Stair Climb on June 19, 2021 in North Charleston, SC. Never forget your sacrifice and your service! RIP
– James ReevesCharlie, I worked with your dad in Saudi Arabia from 1996 to 1999. He was a nice kind cheerful friendly man, so I can guess that you were exactly the same. I hope that somehow you know that you are not forgotten! Respect!
– Sean Hutchinson..I never met you. But I worked with your cousins Florence and Mary Ann.
– Debi KydlandYou took a young Marine under your wing, not suffering fools lightly. After the day of your daughters birth, having a drink in the bar in your building on Queens Blvd I realized you were a special man I’d look up to for a long time. Losing touch as our families grew, who knew we’d run outta time. You left a big impression on a young Marine. You left a big impression on everyone you’ve met. We are lesser people without you in our lives.
– Cpl VJA Construction Plt 6CommCharlie, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice on 911. I remember the day all too well, as I got the call to head to the Air Force Base. I was a First Sergeant at the time, and also married to a military member who was deployed to SWA just a few days later. My brother, a retired Capt from the Fire Department here in Charleston, led the charge to honor you and all the fallen heroes on that day by initiating a stair climb at the North Charleston coliseum. I had a knee replacement last June and could not make it. This year I showed up to show my support and no intentions on climbing 110 stairs. When the announcement came that they needed a few more to represent, I handed my phone to my mother, walked into the coliseum, and was handed your badge as a person to represent. Each time I thought, what did I sign up for? I grabbed your badge, and said this is for you and your family. We will NEVER FORGET. RIP my friend, and just know the brotherhood is alive and well representing you and all the others who went to heaven that day. God bless your family and friends with many cherished memories of who you were and what you stood for. I thank you for your service.
– Deborah Marie ColeDear Charlie,
I completed a stairclimb in Green Bay, WI wearing my turnout gear and an SCBA in honor and remembrance of your sacrifice 22 years ago today.
Que en paz descanses.
– Alejandro MuñozToday I climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs in honour of all the heroes of that fateful day 23 years ago, I carried a picture of Charlie Anaya Jr. With me every step of the way it was an honor to do so thanks to him and all the brave first responders that day and every other day.
– Dean AtkinsonI climbed in honor of Firefighter Charlie Anaya Jr. In Green Bay, WI on 9/7/24. Gone but not forgotten.
– Garrett RogersThought today would be good day to let all know my last dog was a beautiful lab who was selected to be a bomb dog at Lackland airforce base where all the dogs were named after a 9/11 first responder. Anaya was not selected to be placed into “active duty” just because her hips did not meet the top percent of canines being put into service at the time. To my benefit I was then able to adopt her and she lived a wonderful life in the Dallas area. I stopped by the FDNY fire station years ago where I was able to give pictures of Anaya to the station to be a part of the memorable there for Anaya.
– Bill eppright