In Memory of a fallen firefigher

I was asked to write a poem about a fallen fire fighter Gregory Sikorsky from New York Fire Department Engine Co. 47 assigned to squad 41. he lost his life at the WTC saving lives. This was an honor to write this, I feel as if I knew him and the fine person he was. There are more poems coming and I will be adding them as I go along. I also included a link to his memoial page and to other fallen firefighters. Lets never forget out public servants both serving now and those who have lost their lives trying to save others

In Memory of Gregory Sikorky
Pictured with,
His Dalmation Dominic
Engine Co. 47
Assigned Squad 41
NYFD

On Sept 11th:
Our lives were sadly changed:
As a fireman you responded:
But now our lives are not the same:
You lost your life so suddenly:
When duty called to you:
But we know you didn't die in vain:
It was a job you loved to do:
You touched the lives of everyone:
That was so close to you:
Your loving wife:
Your mom and dad:
Your precious little son:
He will be so proud of you:
when he learns of what you've done:
Your comrades that you worked with:
Will carry on your dream:
Of restoring that mack fire truck:
That will full fill your deepest dream:
When a fire call comes in;
Squad 41 will heed:
But their friend and fellow brother:
Won't be with them as they leave.
Our lives are sadly changed now:
But we're very proud of you:
For the lives you tired to save that day:
You're a hero through and through.
Written By Diane Huggins

Just a Note
Greg's beloved dog Dominic spent hours searching with Gregs dad two days after the attack. "When the dog couldn't climb anymore " " George Jr. said" "The firemen passed him around."

This is the picture of Gregory's 1939 Mack fire truck that is being restored for him by the members of the Hillcrest Fire Department. This will be a memorial to all the victims of the diaster. A team of about 50 Rockland firefighters, members of Kearsing Edwards American Legion post 1600 and 20 local businesses under the direction of chief mechanic Joe McNamara, have a dream of their own-to restore the fire truck in time for the New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. This is the work in progress. I didn't know Gregory but I know one thing he sure would be proud of this.

Those wishing to contribute to the Greg Sikorsky Antique Firetruck Fund may send their donations to Sikorsky Auto repair Inc., 475 Route 306, Monesy, NY 10952. or the Hillcrest Fire Company , C/OGordon Wren Jr., 7 Elliot Place,Spring Valley, NY10977. For more information , call 354-7788

I have placed this eternal flame here in Memory of Greg so that we should never forget what a true hero he was. You will be remembered Greg!

Squad 41 feels it has found fallen brothers
Thursday, March 21,2002 and dispatch Public
Affairs Reporters
Beth A. Keiser / Associated Press
Rescue workers salute as New York firefighters
carry the flag- drapped remains of two victims from
the World Trade site.
About midnight Tuesday, just when they thought they might get some sleep, they found sikorsky's
helmet with some bone fragments in it. Hopeful that the remains are Sikorskys, squad members invited his widow Marie, and other relatives to witness a second procession from the site 2 a.m. yesterday.
Last night , Torres and firefighter Mike Lindy discovered a battered body they believe to be Sikorsky's. A positive identification could take days.
"It is very comforting to know where our guys were,
" Vomerio said.
Where they were on Sept. 11 is a place where hero's were made.
Reconsturcting the events of that day from fire department radio transmissions and eyewittness accounts of surviving firefighters, Vomero learned that the six were in the lobby on the 43rd floor when the tower collapsed at 10 a.m.
The floor, an elevator-change point for thousands in the 110 story -building, was heavily used. A Squad 41 Hurst Jaws of life was found with the other equipement indicated that the squad members probably were trying to pry open elevators doors and free riders.
Two stretchers, draped with an American flag, might have contained the remains of Lt. Mike Healey or firefighters, Tom Cullen, Bobby Hamilton,
Mike Lyons, Greg Sikorsky and Bruce VanHine

Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families.

This is the link to HILLCREST FIRE COMPANY
please visit their site and Gregs memorial from them. Thank you Hillcrest fire company for allowing me to link this. You are all hero's God Bless all of our public servants.

This is a poem I wrote for Patricias site and the link is below be sure to visit the page she made on Gregs Squad 41
This is a dedication and to the memory of the six brothers they lost on 9-11

Our Brothers
Squad 41 won't be the same,
When a call comes in today:
All their brothers will not heed,
Because six were called away:
They worked so hard to save the lives,
Of strangers on that day;
They gave the greatest sacrifice:
When the towers gave a way:
They didn't think a moment:
Of their own lives in the least:
They gave the very best they had:
Not knowing of their fate.
Their brothers and their comrades:
Heard the last call of their names:
Now Station 41;
Will never be the same;
Their laughter and their memories:
Will never fade away:
They live with in the hearts and minds,
Of their comrades there to stay.

Written in memory of their comrades:
Michael Healey
Thomas Cullen 3rd
Robert Hamilton
Michael Lyons
Gregory Sikorsky
Bruce Vanhine
written by
Diane Huggins

These are the memorial lights from where the twin towers once stood. They not only represent to me the towers but more. They represent a light pointing towards Heaven. Let your light shine as each of our hero's did that day. They gave the ultimate sacrifice, to save a friend, a loved one possibly and a total stranger they had never met before. God Bless our great hero's.

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pictures sent to me by freelance Rick Burnham. He was at a fundraiser in Windsor Locks CT for squad 41. I thank him for the use of the pictures. Our prayers are with Squad 41 and with all the FDNY that lost dedicated firefighters on 9-11

Gregory's funeral pictures
This was a tribute to a true hero
You are in my heart forever to stay!
You have earned your angel wings
Rest in peace my unseen friend.

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Made by Patricia