Allan Tarasiewicz‚ 45‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Rescue 5. For Tarasiewicz‚ an 11-year FDNY veteran‚ becoming a member of Rescue 5 was the culmination of a life spent looking for new challenges. A former Marine‚ he had worked as a coalminer and honed his skills as a scuba specialist. At home in Staten Island‚ Tarasiewicz was working with his wife on the complete renovation of a 100-year old home‚ bought so he would be close to his firehouse.
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It was an honor to climb the 110 floors just as you did that horrific day. You were on my mind every step!
– Jill SouthIn 2014, I honored you in a stair climb. I trained for 6 months wearing my turn out gear with an SCBA On my back just as you did. May god bless you brother. I’ll see you soon !
– Gary KosinskiHonestly I didn’t know the man, but just wanted to pay my respects, may all of the fallen firefighters rest in eternal peace
– AbelTonight I climbed 110 stories worth of stairs in honor of you and your family. I collapsed on a football field as a Sr in High School 10 yrs ago on 9/12/2014. It was the first responders (Fire, EMT, Police) who saved my life by being God’s Hands getting me to the hospital where the Doctors could take over. Tonight the last 5 flights of stair my memory inspired me to continue. Much Love for you and your family for your ultimate sacrifice
– James P McGinnis