Gerald T. Atwood‚ 38‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 21. An eight-year FDNY veteran‚ Atwood had previously run a renovation business with his brother. The Brooklyn native attended Kingsborough Community College for two years. He enjoyed helping neighbors with home improvement projects and fishing. Atwood’s third child‚ Robert‚ was born this year (2002).
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Here are the helmet stickers made by William Vacanti.
Gerald T. Atwood was a NY Firefighter in Ladder Co 21.
who lost his life when the south tower collapsed on 9-11-01
I rode for him this year on our 2014 Honor Ride in DC.
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– Dr Dennis J ShillingI am a volunteer fire fighter in shirland illinois. Every year for 4 years now I go to the Lucas oil stadium in indiana for the 911 memorial stair climb. I climb for the 343. I carry a picture of Gerald t. Atwood on my helmet . It is a True honor for me .
– Jim lundstromI climbed the Red Rocks memorial today and had the honor of wearing Gerald Atwood’s picture/badge the 9 loops up in honor and recognition of the 343. I have two children. I can’t imagine the personal loss to his wife and family.
– Stephanie HoustonI climbed in your honor today. 110 flights to commemorate your sacrifice. And, after…well you and I got a cold beer at a Colorado bar. Rest easy, buddy…and thank you.
– Loree CuttsI work at Pierce. We build fire trucks here in Appleton Wisconsin. I got to work for Gerald T. Atwood today. I was so honored and proud. Now his badge will hang in my locker. Thanks! and God Bless!!
– Jim SchwinerToday I did the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Lambeau field in memory of Gerald. Thank you and god bless
– Jessica PollackI have a bracelet with your name on it and FDNY Ladder 21. I have been wearing it since 2001.
– Danielle WilliamsToday I participated in a 9/11 stair climb to honor the memory of Gerald. Never Forget!
– Sandy RothThere is nothing else in my 59 years old life,which made me more sad than the sacrfices of the 343 fire fighters and other People who lost their lifes on 9/11.
– Arnd HünnekensYou are not forgotten. You are my abolute heroes. Never met yo, guys, but in my thoughts I’m always with you. Believe!
Arnd from Berlin, Germany.
I am thinking of your son, Robert. He is now 18 years old and never had the chance to know his father. I can only wish him the best.
– Linda Atwood HoweI’m representing and carrying a picture of you on the 20 year Memorial ruck. Rest easy hero
– Josh JonesI will never forget the conversation sitting on the porch on the evening of 9/10/01, telling my mom that Barbara was expecting a third child. You were beaming with joy and happiness. Even at 10 years old, I knew you were a great man and a hero. We will never forget you.
– Andrew CamardaToday on the 20th anniversary I had the honor to represent Firefighter Gerald T. Atwood, read his name and ring the bell during the the Grand Rapids 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. As I walked, I prayed for family friends and all who knew her m Friday m his service. #neverforget
– Chaplain Tim DieffenbachYesterday i participated in the Auburn, IL sponsored Star Salute 2021. 343 stairs to Honor the Fallen. I climbed to honor Gerald Atwood. Prayers for comfort for this family. Thank you for your service.
– Curt Diemer20 years and we still remember. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all. Your actions were courageous and selfless. You are a hero in every sense of the word, we will never forget.
– Maria GrecoI participated in my first memorial stair climb at Cahokia Mounds in IL today 9/11/22, I completed 11 laps of the 154 stairs at Monks Mound which is equivalent to 62 floors of the North Tower and 78 floors of the South Tower in Firefighter Atwood’s honor. Always remember the 343.
– Brent WaeckerleI did a stair climb in honor of Gerald tonight. Rest and peace and we will never forget the service you offered to this country.
– John HingstWe were honored to climb in memory of Gerald 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 & BillToday Gerald Atwood Ladder 21 was remembered at the 9/11 City Center Memorial Tower Climb in Ft Worth Texas. Rest easy brothers it’s been 23 years. Never Forget
– Robert Altman