Ronnie L. Henderson‚ 52‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 279. A courageous firefighter and dedicated father of four‚ Henderson moved to Brooklyn as a teenager. A Marine veteran‚ he attended Alexander Hamilton High School and John Jay College before becoming a longshoreman and then joining the FDNY. He was active in his Newburgh‚ N.Y.‚ community and a member of the Church of God by Faith.
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I miss my Father, the Soldier, the Provider, the Patriot, the Hero, a true Father!!! Love and miss you, Dad!!!
– Marshall RossI will always remember you. The countless nights we were allowed to sleep at your home as kids. Honor to have known this hero personally. Man you gave his life for others and was a good man and devoted father. Rest in peace Mr. Henderson.
– Sandra SalgueroI completed the 911 memorial stairclimb yesterday. I wore Mr. Henderson name badge and walked in his honor. I’m so sorry for your family loss. It was an absolute honor to walk for a hero.
Lieutenant Josh Dixon
– Josh DixonHenderson Fire Department
Henderson, Ky
I ran the Hero Rush firefighters obstacle course in upstate NY and wore Mr. Henderson’s name as I completed the race. Such an honor to be running in the memory of someone who gave so much for us! I am sorry for your loss and wish you only the best in the future.
– Amber VolbrechtI will be doing the 911 stair climb today in memory of Mr. Henderson in Indiana . His story is truely an inspiration like many of the hero’s that day. May he never be forgotten. This one is for you Ronnie.
– Vince CorbinClimbed 110 stories today in memory of you Brother . Rest In Peace.
– Rob SmithI completed the 911 Memorial Stair climb yesterday and was honored to climb those stairs for a true hero Mr Ronnie Henderson. Thank you for your sacrifice on that dreadful day.
– Patrice MancusoYou will never be forgotten.
I wore Mr. Henderson’s name on the memorial stair climb. Semper fidelis Marine. Until Valhalla.
– Patrick RoyToday I did the 911 stair climb in Wisconsin in honor of Ronnie. I was proud to announce his name and ring the bell in honor of him. God bless
– Brenda S VigilI participated in the 9/11 stair climb for you at Lambeau Field, WI. It was an honor to climb because you climbed. You’ll never be forgotten and will always be loved. Thanks for your bravery!
– AlexandraI had the honor of climbing today for Firefighter Ronnie Henderson of FDNY Engine 279. I climbed because he climbed. RFB (Remember Fallen Brothers) always and forever.
Nik Kimbel
– Nik KimbelCreve Coeur Fire District
St. Louis County, Missouri
RIP you Ronnie
– Oliver9/11/19 ~ Mr. Henderson, I completed the 911 Tower Challenge in Glendale, Arizona in your memory today. Every step taken was in honor of you and your sacrifice and in prayer for your family and loved ones who remain. We will never forget you, Mr. Henderson! Thank you for running toward danger when most would run the opposite way. You will always be a hero!
– Sherri WolfordToday I was honored to complete the 9/11 stair climb in memory of Mr. Henderson.
– Rebeca RoittHey Unc, just wanna pay my respects to my hero for the advice on a man’s role in life and on manhood in general. Your memory gives me strength. Thank you, sir.
– Anthony Jackson-LewisYou’re amazing person. I really missed your smile. At the Department of Veterans Health care center across from the fight house. Ronnie would came for new information. Regarding Veterans benefits . A wonderful MARINE and friend.
– MagalyConducted the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in your name. Rest in Peace.
– Mark Paul ReiffWalking for you on Saturday at lambeau field. Thank u for serving and obviously a man of faith. I will ring the bell loudly and say your name with pride. God speed sir.
– BarbMr Henderson, walking for u at lambeau. Thank u for serving and sacrificing for the U.S. I will ring the bell loudly and say your name with pride. God Speed sir!
– BarbDuring our first day in Fire Academy (on 9/11) we picked names out of a bucket who were the Firefighters who risked their lives on that day, and in honor of them went up 110 flights of stairs. I ended up with Firefighter Henderson, and completed every flight of stairs with ” Do it for Ronnie.” Thank you for your sacrifice, your memory will live on.
– Ryan OteroToday I had the honor of climbing to the top of Snow King mountain in Jackson Hole, WY carrying Ronnie’s name and picture. I choose him at the base of the Mt. Because he had a kind face and he just looked like a great guy. I can see by his bio I made the right choice. Rest in Peace Ronnie 🙏🏻 you have not been forgotten.
– Barbara VermylenThank you for service Ronnie. Rest In Peace
– Mildred HerbertThe city of Greenville SC held a 911 remembrance walk at Flour Field today. I walked in remembrance of your Father, the Provider and Patriot. I carried his picture for the equivalent of 110 stories. There was a bell too – I rang it each time I passed it & said his name each time I rang the bell. Never Forgotten!! Much love to you & your family.
– Caroline Atkinson