Thomas Gambino‚ Jr.‚ 48‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Rescue 3. Before his assignment to Rescue 3‚ Gambino‚ worked at Ladder 163 in Queens‚ where he was a union delegate. A 17-year FDNY veteran‚ Gambino was a deeply religious person and attended Latin mass every week. He became interested in weightlifting before it became popular and founded the weightlifting club at Farmingdale High School.
He was a devoted husband and father to his sons.
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Riding in honor of firefighter/medic Gambino on September 13th for our annual 9/11 ride in Knoxville Tennessee. I’m a firefighter in metro Atlanta. And he has and will not be forgotten.
– Logan HendrixThank you for your selfless acts of courage each and every day, and for your bravery in helping keep your community safe. We will never forget.
– Starla TaylorTommy and I attended Farmingdale High school together. We hung out together at the Dale lounge in Farmingdale. We both had corvettes Tommy had an orange 73 coupe and I had a 70 maroon coupe. We drove them to Virginia Beach for spring break we had a blast.I was really proud when I heard he had become a fire fighter. Rest in peace my friend I think about you all the time.
– charles wollyI walked in the Kalamzoo, MI 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of Firefighter Thomas Gambino, Jr. He will never be forgotten.
– Megan MethenyI do not know Thomas Gambino. I went to the twin towers memorial 4 years ago. when I arrived i realized my phone was not charged and I could not take any pictures. I was so upset! As I stood there dumbfounded, I looked down and saw the fallen fire fighter Thomas Gambino Jr’s name. I decided then to remember him every 9/11. i also remember him every xmas since I purchased a gold leaf souvinere from Ground Zero. That gold leaf goes on my tree Xmas every year. I remember him and his sacrafice he made for all of us, thank you Thomas.
– suziSuzie Chickeles
San Francisco, Ca
I did the 911 Stair Climb at Red Rocks in 2015 in memory of Thomas Gambino, JR. This year, they ran out of the badges before our friends got registered, so I let a friend carry Thomas’ badge during the climb.
– StacyI did the 9/11 Stair Climb at Red Rocks, CO in 2016 in memory of Thomas Gambino, Jr. It was a
– Dee Wittmerprivilege and an honor to carry his badge during the climb. We will never forget.
Dee
Had the honor of remembering Thomas Gambino Jr by carrying his name and ringing the bell at The 9/11 stair climb at Lambeau field.
Lt. Andrew knight Montello fire/rescue
– Lt Andrew KnightI recently had the honor to climb 110 stories at FDIC 2018 in memory of Thomas Gambino Jr. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest Easy.
– Mitchell GaultIt was an honor to climb 110 flights of stairs in your memory at the San Diego 911 stair climb. Thank you for your service. May God bless your family. Our country is forever indebted to you for giving your life to save others.
– Jennifer HershmanHi my name is Brian Berkowitz and me and my brother’s mother went to school with Thomas me and my brother never knew Thomas but our mother knew Thomas when she went to school with Thomas at Farmingdale High School even though I didn’t know Thomas I still the pain for my mother because she lost a great friend on 9/11 2001 May Thomas and the rest of the firefighters and first responders and the people that died on 9/11 May god grant them Eternal rest in heaven and may they Rest In Peace in heaven ✌️✌️✌️✌️And Amen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!????
– Brian BerkowitzI didn’t know Tommy but we have the same name so i just want to say he will never be forgotten, just like everyone else who didn’t make it that day, R. I. P TOMMY GAMBINO JR.
– Jamie GambinoThankyou all for your kind words and acts, they mean so much!
– Joey GambinoHe saved me almost 19 year ago. I was 18 at the time. After years of suffering from severe PTSD and survivors guilt in silence and avoiding anything 9/11 for years. I’m sorry it took this long to say it but, Thank You for saving me.
– A strangerTommy has and continues to be my inspiration. I’ve carried his mass card ever since it was presented to me by the Gambino family after I returned from Iraq. I have never deployed anywhere or traveled without Tommy. I was told that Tommy is my angel on my shoulder. I miss him every day, he was and always be my hero. I love you Tommy, and your loss remains a empty space in my heart.
Rich Vargus
– Richard VargusClimbing 110 flights today in Thomas Gambino Jr’s honor at the RSA tower in Montgomery, AL. It is an honor to climb in your memory. Thank you for your service.
– Melissa MulvannyTommy was a great guy we spent every Thanksgiving at his house. Janet had two great sons, Tommy and Brian. Tommy will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.
– Eddie CallesonRIP Mr Gambino you are Never Forgotten You are Pure and Your Life Mattered Your Service Mattered You are Always
– david deconinckR emembered Always
I was a sophomore in High School when 9/11 happened. For the 1 year anniversary our friend’s dad ordered 100’s of bracelets with a fallen hero’s name on it, and she handed them out. I have never looked up the name on my bracelet, FF Thomas Gambino Jr., I’ve worn it every year since, carried his hame on my wrist. I will now see his face as I wear his name. Reading other accounts, it is evident that he is honored and not forgotten. I will continue to wear his name, in his honor. Prayers to his family, as they pass through the 20th year without him.
– Abby CragunI will be honoring Thomas Gambino Jr -Rescue 3 this Saturday 9/11 with a Sponsored program through Cintas Fire Protection – Backing the Brave – They Climbed so I climb!!! God Bless all first responders and those that gave all!!!
– Scott CurtisThomas, you will never be forgotten.
– Brian DuVall-GambinoMiss you cousin
Today, I am running in a race in honor of the fallen especially Thomas Gambino for the Steven Siller Tunnel to Towers 5k Run.
– Shelly DiPaoloI never had the privilege of meeting Thomas, but for years wore a bracelet everyday inscribed with his name and FDNY. A few years ago it split in half but is still displayed in our home. He, his family, and all others whose lives were forever changed, are remembered and prayed for daily. Thank you, Thomas Gambino.
Kathy Lucas
– Kathy Lucasmy name is thomas gambino and grow up in new hyde park long island and am a retired paramedic in vero beach.Florida.It was eerie to see a namesake on the firefighter memorial but believe you will never be forgotten.
– thomas gambino20 years and we still remember. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all. Your actions were courageous and selfless. Thank you for being a hero in every sense of the word, we will never forget. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
– Maria GrecoTommy was a member of Father Gomar DePauy’s Traditional Latin Roman Catholic Church in Westbury L.I. I am a Retired Fire Captain, S.F.F.D. Atrial Hook & Ladder 17 in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunter’s Point Section, I am also a Traditional Catholic. I was 100% disabled fighting a warehouse fire in 1989. I broke my neck, but I survived and regained use of my legs and arms. I read about Tom and saw a documentary on “Big Blue” Rescue 3 in Da Bronx, where Thomas Gambino worked and answered the last box on Sept. 11, 2001. God bless you Firefighter Gambino. Eternal Rest grant unto him Oh Lord. May the perpetual light shine upon him and all the faithfully departed, through the Mecy of God, Amen! RIP Fr. DePauy. “ No greater love is there than to lay down your life for your fellow man.”
– Tom Spanne Je.21-years later, I still miss you cousin. Just the night before we talked on the phone and had a great laugh while you were on duty.
You’re missed but never forgotten by us
– Brian GambinoWalked in honor for you. Thomasville Ga. 2022
– Victoria Z PharisWalked in honor of you Thomas Gambino Jr.
– Victoria Z PharisSeptember 2022. Thomasville Ga. You are not forgotten.
9-14-22 – 4 days ago I attended a 9-11 memorial stair climb at Lambeau Field. As per tradition in this event all are given a firefighters badge to carry with them. This year I the honor of carrying Thomas. As the Green Bay Metro Fire Chief had us all say before we entered the stadium “We Will Not Forget”
Amen Brother, We’ve got it from here.
FF Aaron Dollevoet
– Aaron DollevoetBerlin WI
I had the Honor to represent FF Thomas Gambino Jr in the walk for Tunnels to Towers event in Bluffton, SC. We will never forget his courage and bravery. God Bless all the souls of the fallen!
– John NiebThanks
– CarloThank you Mr. Thomas Gambino may God bless your family. It’s 23 years later but I did the stair climb challenge in Tucson, AZ in you honor today. You sir are not forgotten. Can’t wait to meet you in heaven 🙏
– Leslie