Tag Archives: FDNY

Another Day To Be Remembered

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Ray V.

There are no adequate words to describe the events in Orlando. As I was packing up some books today, I came accross a “coffee table book” called Brotherhood, which is about the FDNY after 9/11. The picture below is taken … Continue reading →

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Because Russians Are Red.

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Ray V.

Last week, I sent a little surprise back to Licking County with the Laymans. I knew that Pat would appreciate the 1/32″ scale model of FDNY Ladder 10, also known as “Ten Truck” and since I had two….. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Trucks | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, FDNY, Fire engines, fire trucks, Monty Python why are fire trucks red, Pat Guanciale, Ray Visotski, Siri, Steve Layman, Ten House, weired siri answers | 1 Comment

Born Sixty Years Ago Today

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Ray V.

Honoring the legacy and memory of Captain Patrick “Paddy” Brown, FDNY, who died at Box 5-5-8087, the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001. Biography of Patrick Brown An article of mine from a few years ago with some great links … Continue reading →

Posted in Born Sixty Years Ago Today | Tagged 9/11 Paddy Brown, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Always Remember, Capt. Patrick Brown, FDNY, FDNY 343, Miss You Pat, Paddy Brown FDNY, Ray Visotski, Sharon Watts | 1 Comment

A Father’s Plea Is Answered

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ray V.

A good decision by the FDNY Black Sunday Survivor Added to Wall of Honor The story started here: A Father’s Plea The FDNY has historically been slow to deal with these types issues, as illustrated here.

Posted in A Father's Plea is Answered | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, black sunday, FDNY, FDNY Black Sunday, FDNY Wall of Honor, Jessica Locke, Jessica Locke Firefighters Fund, LODD DiBernardo, Lt. Joseph DiBernardo, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

Can You Hear Me Now?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Ray V.

One of the fun aspects of being a blogger (and I use that term loosely) is that readers often send e-mails about posts, as opposed to commenting on the blog. It is safe to estimate that the number of private, … Continue reading →

Posted in Can You Hear Me Now? | Tagged affirmations, Aiken Bloggers, box of tissues, brain tumor, FDNY, Jessica Locke Firefighters Fund, Ray Visotski, Rescue at Engine 32, Telephone Friends | 3 Comments

Hello 911?…I Have an Emergency & Need Your Assistance

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Ray V.

I received a note this morning from a friend who is seeking my help as she continues her work to assist the members of the New York City Fire Department impacted from the attacks of 9/11, (FDNY). I have became … Continue reading →