25 Years Later, We Remember:
Firefighters Who Died on 9/11/2001
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WE WILL NEVER FORGET
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Firefighter
Age: 55
Year of Death: 2001
Year Honored:

Faustino Apostol

Loving husband of Kathleen
Loving father of Justin and Christopher
Loving grandfather of Michael Thomas and Riley
Loving son
Loving brother
Loving uncle
Loving father-in-law of Deborah and Jennifer
Faust was a devoted family man. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife of 33 years as well as spending his free time with his children and his 2 grandsons. He was the kindest‚ most loving and generous man to all who knew him. He was the greatest.
He also could tell a good joke or two!!!

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  1. On September 8th, 2016 I performed a small act of service in memory of Mr. Apostol. Though not much, I hope that turning my friend’s apples into 9 pints of jelly for her honors Mr. Apostol’s memory. Like many others, I hope we never forget his sacrifice. I also earnestly hope that, through continued small acts of service by myself and others, Mr. Apostol’s legacy can live on.

    – Colin Harasti

  2. On September 12, 2020, I will do the memorial stair climb carrying Mr. Apostol 110 stories to complete his journey. It is an honor to carry Mr. Apostol. I love to read about his family and the joy he brought to so many. It’s hard to describe how it feels to walk the stairs thinking of the person you are carrying. I have been doing this for years and each one has become a part of who I am in some way or another. I love the devotion of this family man and realize that’s one of the connections. Blessings to his family as they remember him on this 19th anniversary.

    – Stefanie Shell

  3. 20 years and we still remember. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all. You are a hero in every sense and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your courageous and selfless actions, we will never forget.

    – Maria Greco

  4. Today, Saturday September 9, 2023, I will completed the memorial stair climb at Lambeau Field in honor of you, Faustino Apostol, Jr. I, now, will never forget your name or your sacrifice. I cried for all of you 22 years ago, and I cried again today. You are a hero and your legacy will live on.
    It was a honor to walk with you today. Thank you –
    Shelly Joy

    – Shelly Joy

  5. Walking in honor of Mr. Faustino Apostal Jr. today in the Columbia, Missouri 8th Memorial Stair Climb. Taking the time to read up before the walk starts. Feeling humbled and blessed and honored to walk in this gentleman’s name.

    – Melanie Hutton RN MSN Case Manager

  6. Faust
    My Dad Russell Stokes would say my friend Faust is a great man and he loved you so much! I think about you always and especially on 9-11! You are and will always be a hero

    – Maria Stokes

  7. Bellevue community schools did a 911 memorial day challenge in honor of these that loss loved ones my son walked 23 laps for for Fausto Apostol Jr. In memory of him my son is hanging his pic in his room so he will always remember him

    My daughter walked 16 laps in memory of the fallen ones I don’t know that one she walked for as she hang it pic in her locker so she will remember hers

    – John Pennock

  8. Bellevue community schools did a 911 memorial day challenge in honor of these that loss loved ones my son walked 23 laps for for Fausto Apostol Jr. In memory of him my son is hanging his pic in his room so he will always remember him

    My daughter walked 16 laps in memory of the fallen ones I don’t know that one she walked for as she hang it pic in her locker so she will remember hers

    – Rachel Pennock

  9. It was my honor to climb in Faustino’s memory today, 9/11/2024, as a member of Payson Fire & Rescue. May God bless him and his family.

    – Jake McClellan

  10. I participated in the Charleston Memorial Stair Climb today. I was honored to carry Faustino Apostol with me. It made my heart smile when I read more about him, and saw his wife’s name is also Kathleen. God bless his family and his fellow firefighting family. I will never forget. ❤️

    – Kathlene Whittemore

  11. Today (09/11/25)I did the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Fort Collins, CO with Poudre Fire Authority and Fort Collins Police Services (I am a 911 dispatcher) and was honored to carry Faustino on my journey. God bless you, your memory and your family.

    – Dana Carvalho

  12. I am doing the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Lambeau Field today to honor Faustino.

    My heart goes out to his family.

    I am grateful for his courage on that terrible day.

    He is honored today and every day as a true hero of our great nation.

    – Courtney Leigh Dahlby

  13. I love you man just wanted to say that I’m very sorry that you’re gone and that your wife wont be able to see you and help you see your kids grow up ,I’m a seventeen year old highschool kid we had to do this as an assignment, and I when I came across you you seemed like a very chill outgoing person you truly shouldn’t have died this way not this way man. I’m sorry you should be there with your kids showing them the world helping them grow up.

    – Clarens Julkunen

  14. We were fellow employees in the Customer Receive Dept. of White, Weld & Co., investment banker, in the early 1970s.

    – Harold W. Leung