Dear Ben,
Just googled my brother’s name …don’t know why…just thinking about him and
your message came up.
Tommy was one of my 5 brothers…two became police officers..one a NY City Detective .. the other Lieutenant for the township ..Ridgefield NJ..Tommy a NY City Fireman..and two became businessmen.
Thank you for honoring Tommy with your climb…I honor him by walking with the fire department every year in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in NYC behind the banner for “The Fallen”.
I appreciate that someone else ..who never knew my brother remembers his sacrifice and that he is not forgotten.
All the best to you and all that you hold dear.
God bless you and thank you,
Maureen.

Mr. Dependable, I have climbed the past 4 years for a different person each year. All of those were given to me randomly, but this year I chose to climb for someone and that someone is you. You were at the beginning of the World Trade Center and there for the end. You were a brave firefighter that never gave up and I am proud to be able to climb for you in this year’s Oklahoma City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. I know that the gesture of climbing in your place will not help your family with the loss of you, but I hope that continuing your legacy gives them pride. It makes me proud knowing that I’m climbing for a legend that never gave up in the most horrifying day of his life. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave and may we never forget what you did on that day. Rest In Peace brother.

This will be my third year climbing. I will be carrying your picture on my pack as I make the 110 flights in honor of your sacrifice. God speed, brother!

The Red Rocks annual stair climb today celebrated its tenth year with participants from 26 states and a climber from Canada. We’re the largest. This morning as the sun touched the underbellies of the clouds to the east I pulled into the parking lot, and about an hour later took your badge out of the box. Attached to my weighted Camelbak, you and your memory bounced against my chest for some 3000+ steps in your honor. As I spoke with military members (I’m a veteran) and men bundled in their bunkers in the hot morning air, I sent you and your family my best. We all did. I did a few extra laps just in case. The best to your family, your brothers and sisters in the departments. Our unending thanks for not only your sacrifice but that of all firefighters who run where nobody else will. And to all the families who also gave, and who miss you still. Thanks to all my fellow climbers this day.

I completed the 911 Tower Challenge today in Phoenix, AZ. It was my honor to climb for Thomas. God bless.

RIP fellow firefighter, I did my first stair climb this 20 th. anniversary.i am honored to have climbed in remembrance of of you and your bravery..never forgotten, Terry Boerman- firefighter 608..

For Thomas’ family. I have known of Thomas ever since his name was posted in those days following 9/11. One of my first officers in the fire service had the same name. So I noted Tom’s name. In a fire house in Alaska, we wrote the company numbers down on a fire department flag as they were found at Ground Zero. I sent for a copper bracelet with his name on it and have worn it every 9/11 for twenty years. As the cards with the names are handed out to be read, I always claim Ladder 15. Here in Fairbanks, Alaska, your brother’s name will be called out along with the rest every year. “Never Forget” isn’t just an old sticker. It’s written on our hearts.

Dear Mr. Kelly,

I had the opportunity to participate in my first 9/11 stair climb and I was able to honor you with my 110 flights. It was the inaugural event at the Naples Grand Hotel in Naples, FL. There was also a corresponding 50 mile cycle ride. Total participation of your fellow first responders and others numbered in the hundreds, it was quite a turnout to raise money for first responder families and to insure we Never Forget. I plan to participate each year going forward, it was my honor to represent you today.

FF Kelly, I was honored to climb in your name at this year’s (2023) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Az. You are remembered

I am reading the book 102 Minutes right now. I am at the point where Firefighter Kelly is returning to the 40th floor to help more people down. It speaks of his date night with his sweet Kitty and his humble beginnings at the WTC and how he would have turned 51 the following week… I am grateful for the courageous men like Firefighter Kelly who did such dutiful and amazing work that fateful day. I will never forget their sacrifice nor that of their families who go on without them every day. Years may pass, but there are many of us that will never forget!!

Today(9-7-2024) I had the honor to carry this gentleman’s badge on the 9/11 stair climb at Lambeau Field. Thank you for your service we’ve got it from here brother!

Dear FF Kelly. Today I walked the stairs of Red Rocks 9 times which equals the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. You were the FF I carried with me this year. It was an honor. I came here to find out about you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. #gonebutnotforgotten