Thomas M. Butler‚ 37‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 1. A 12-year veteran with the FDNY‚ Butler had previously worked as a New York City police officer. He worked part-time as the bay constable in Smithtown‚ N.Y. He lived nearby with his wife‚ Martha‚ and three children. A military history buff‚ Butler also enjoyed outdoor sports with his wife‚ such as hiking‚ running‚ biking‚ skiing‚ and diving.
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It was a honor to climb for this fallen firefighter on 9/5/15 in Dallas,TX. If his family sees this I am truly sorry for your loss and know that A climb can no way be enough justice for what yall lost. I Just want you to know it was my HONOR to do it.
– JEREMY DE VOREI climbed for this hero in OKC on 9/3/16. Whenever I got tired or felt out of breath I thought about the tireless efforts the Brave 343 put forth that day and dug deep. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
– Casey RoeMay you rest in peace Tommy.
– Lorena (Sauer) Ledbetter, KPHS Class of '84I climbed 120 flights of stairs today 9/15/17 at Lambeau field in Green Bay, WI in honor of Thomas Butler. May you be reminded of his memories and be comforted that his legacy lives on all across the world. ❤️
– KristinIt was a great honor to climb the Memorial climb at Lambeau Field today in his memory.
– Sandy RoederI’m climbing this Saturday 9/8/18 for and all the other hero’s we lost!
– KevinI had the honor of climbing for Thomas Butler at Lambeau field today. Thank you to his family.
– Lisa WheelerI had the honor of climbing for Thomas Butler today 9/22/18 at Lambeau field.
– Lisa WheelerToday I had the honor of climbing in your name in Lancaster, PA. We will never forget your sacrifice.
– Emily SarverI had the honor of climbing for Thomas Butler at Kings Park, Smithtown New York 10/28/2019. We will never forget your sacrifice and thank you to his family.
– Jin ShinMet your father at ground zero, he said I looked like his son, same red hair, found out later that you were never found, I was a firefighter on duty at the time in Liverpool England, came over to help out, February 2002, RIP Brother
– John CashSeptember 2021
– Lisa HopmanOn this the 20th anniversary of the attack on 9/11, please know your firefighter family will never forget you, Thomas. To the Butler family, know Thomas is a true HERO!!
I remember a fun loving young boy who was friends with a boyfriend of mine back in high-school. KPHS class of 82. Never forgotten. I say a prayer for him and his family every year
– Barbara A LangmanI attended the memorial service today at Curlew Hills, Palm Harbor Florida and was given a bracelet with the name “Thomas Butler, Firefighter, Squad1.” I am so grateful and honored to wear his badge of honor. I am so sorry and proud to honor Thomas. Thank you, Thomas. I will remember and honor your name as long as I alive.
– Geralyn CulhaneMy family and I took part in the 9/11 climb in Thomasville, Ga, today, September 9, 2022. It was a privilege to represent and to honor Thomas Butler and his family. What a sacrifice and service to your country you has shown! I will never forget his name and will keep his family in my thoughts. I look forward to honoring more of the people who sacrificed their lives to protect others.
– Vanessa PatzIt was my honor to walk in his memory today in the Lambeau Stairclimb 2022 in Green Bay, Wi.
– Steven SchusterIt was my honor to walk in his memory today in the Lambeau Stairclimb 2022 in Green Bay, Wi. His Family will always know He died a Hero. As will I.
– Steven SchusterYou will never be forgotten Thomas.
– Frank G. Butler III climbed the 9/11 challenge for you today I’m Tucson Arizona. Thank you for your service. It was an honor.
– Ashley G.It will be an honor climbing in your name Firefighter Butler. Thank you for your sacrafice. This one’s for you. 9/10/2023
– Nick NguyenI honored you in a stair climb in 2014. I trained for 6 months and did the climb in my turn out gear with an SCBA on my back – as you did brother. God bless you.
– Gary KosinskiThomas Butler Family— just want you to know Thomas isn’t forgotten. In his honor I walked the stairs in Springfield Mo. this morning. I was thinking about you and your children as I climbed. Bless you all for giving up your husband and father for his heroic act! My heart goes out to your family!
Sincerely,
– Steve WutkeSteve Wutke
Thomas and Martha were my neighbors . We have known each other since we were kids . Tom helped me get past the NYPD Applicant Processing in the late 80’s. I was a rookie in 1990. I walked out of Trade Center alive on 9-11 and dug until Christmas. May God watch over your family, my Brother. Journey well and I will see you on the other side .
– Richard MangognaOn Saturday 2nd September 2023, I participated in the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (Australia) in memory of Thomas M. Butler. In honour of his dual career, as well as Thomas and all of the 343 firefighters, I also remember the 71 law enforcement officers killed on 9/11. Rest easy brother, we have the watch now.
– Quentin ChristensenIt was a honor to run the Tunnels to Towers 5k on 9/7/24 in Cypress TX in Thomas’ memory. The entire race, I reflected on 9/11 and what bravery these men and women had to save others, even if it meant risking their own life. Thank you to all who serve! I appreciate your service.
– P Bullock7th of September 2024 Lambeau Field Green Bay Wisconsin. I had the honor of carrying Thomas to the 78th floor and beyond. Each and every year at this event hearing of these brothers heading straight into danger to help others drives me to continue my service. Rest easy brother we’ve got it from here.
– Aaron B DollevoetI climbed in honor of Thomas Butler on 9/7/2024 at Lambeau Stadium, home of the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay Wisconsin. I am 74 years old and climbed with the department my son is a firefighter for. Although I could not complete the entire climb, I did about half and thought of the sacrifice Thomas made for mankind with each step. Thank you for your service Mr. Butler….we will not forget you and all the others that sacrificed their lives to save others…..
– Marjean KraemerI was honored to carry Thomas’ name across the Arthur Ravenel bridge today in Charleston, S.C. in the 9/11 Silent Walk. Thomas, thank you for entering the tower and doing what you did to evacuate the building and save as many lives as you could. Your life was not in vain. I prayed for your family members after I finished the walk. 9/11/2024.
– Kaitlin Jordan9/11/2024 stairclimb at Red Rocks Amphitheater Colorado. Honored to carry Thomas’s tag on the back of my helmet this year. Not forgotten.
– D. Wurts