Stephen Gerard. Siller‚ 34‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 1. Siller was on his way to play golf with his three older brothers when he heard about the World Trade Center attack. He called his wife‚ turned around‚ and headed back to the firehouse to collect his gear. He loved playing sports‚ reading‚ talking‚ watching the Mets‚ and helping people. A devoted husband‚ Siller was the father of five beloved children.
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I was proud to cary a badge with Mr. Siller’s name on our military bases memorial stair climb. I can not imagine the pain that his wife, children, family and friends have endured in the years. I do hope it brings some happiness to know that his name was remembered as far away as Misawa Japan. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice and I wish for peace for your family Mr. Siller
– Jennifer LundinI hope to run your run, this year, in your memory and sacrifice to our nation and the people that died on that September day.
– Ken DonnellyKen Donnelly
I was so proud to carry a picture of this firefighter with me on the Chattanooga Stair climb!
– Amanda JolietThank you Stephen Siller and all those who lost their lives in the hope of preserving our freedom. May your family find comfort, in knowing that you were a true hero. Thank you for putting other’s lives ahead of your own and embracing the cause. May Our Lord watch over your family.
– Jim SweeneyI am proud to spread the name Stephen G. Siller through reports for my school projects. I have done multiple presentations on him just to ensure that people still know of the heroics of those who died on September 11th, 2001.
– Alex ChristieWas so honored to carry the badge with your picture on it at the 9/11 tower challenge in Glendale Arizona! thank you for your service. NEVER FORGOTTEN!
– Dee GonzalezI participated in my first 9/11 memorial stair climb this year. I carried a badge with Stephen’s name and photo. At the end, I read his name and rang the fire bell in honor of him. It was my privilege!
– Scott EanesThank you so much mr.siller for your service…you helped save many people you gave your life for us and that means alot to citizens.THANK YOU SOO MUCH❤
– Lashanna RobertsonI was honoured to carry Steven sillier for the Lancaster stair climb this September. I would like to next year do the tunnel to the towers in New York city.
– Robert RoemerVery happy to contribute to tunnels2towers in Stephens name. I pray that my donation can help any that need it. There are NO words for all that his family and all have lost. I am so very thankful that there are so many Stephens out there willing to protect us. I just wish they didn’t have to risk their lives anymore.
– Jennifer BuckI am proud to wear Mr Siller’s name with me for the Virginia Military Institute’s 9/11 memorial stair climb, he was a true hero.
– Couy HarringtonI was searching for a Steven Stiller in NYC when i came across this obit. I wrote this so that anyone who knew and/or loved him would know that a stranger read this and felt the loss and appreciated his dedication and service.
– Barry CutlerMy name is Eli Thompson and I am 10 years old. Today I climbed for Stephen in the FDIC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. It was tiring and my legs and feet hurt when I finished. I prayed for Stephen and asked him to watch over me and I prayed for your family. I wasn’t alive when the towers fell but I know about that day from the Tunnel to Towers Mobile Exhibit and the heroes that travel to share the stories. God bless you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eli Thompson
– Eli ThompsonIndianapolis, Indiana
I am honored to wear the badge with his name in the Tunnel to Towers 5k tomorrow on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
– AmberToday I am climbing in memory of Stephen at the Lambeau stair climb. Praying for his family and honored to climb in his memory.
– Carrie AMy town just finished a very nice 9-11 memorial in our city park. Everyone got a name tag. I got Stephen’s name tag. He was one of hundreds who came back to “get his suit dirty”, meaning he came back to do what he was “called” to do, sacrifice for others. He made the ultimate sacrifice. We we allowed to keep the name tags. I’ll have it on my bathroom mirror in remembrance. Thank you Stephen.
– Ellis MerworthThank you for your sacrifice. ❤️
– Linda AyalaIts been 20 years. I am a stranger reading articles on this event & came across your heroic story. I stand and hold a salute to you. You served your nation well. Thank you. From Ghana, West Africa
– Ernest AbrokwahWhat an amazing Man. His Life Story should be shared with everyone.
– Greatful AmericanGood Morning from the team in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
– Kristi Ramirez-CorleoneNever forget!
– Pat GailI love all of your work. Please keep it up.
– Kristi KeeneI have done 6 climbs 3 at FDIC and 3 in Green Bay in 2022 and again this year that I had the honor to carry the badge of Stephen and ring the bell as I call out his name. Plus I as a Fire Chaplain for Hillman Fire Dept. had the honor of doing the opening prayers for all but 2 years at the T2T in Alpena, MI. May God hold him close and God Bless all of his family.
– Steven AchatzIt’s so important to remember the heroes!
– Rachel Minkowsky