Andre G. Fletcher‚ 37‚ firefighter‚ Rescue 5. Fletcher‚ who joined the FDNY in 1994‚ was posthumously promoted to fire marshal. Fletcher was scheduled to be off duty on September 11th‚ but worked because of a manpower shortage. A top athlete‚ he played football and baseball for the FDNY. Fletcher’s twin brother Zackary is also a New York City firefighter. Fletcher and his wife have a teenage son.
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I will never forget Andre who worked with us part time at JFK Deicing.He was outgoing, helpful and had a great sense of humor. We miss him and will never be forgotten.
– Joseph DiTommasoThank you for your selfless acts of courage each and every day, and for your bravery in helping keep your community safe. We will never forget.
– Starla TaylorBrooklyn Junior Academy, Brooklyn Technical HS, K-12. Born to be a firefighter. He and his twin brother Zack were always daredevils. R. I. P. you will never be forgotten.
– John BarrettI felt honoured to participate in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 2nd 2017 and to Carry a photo of fallen Hero Andre G Fletcher up 28 floors in full structural kit with Breathing apparatus to raise money and awareness of mental health disease.
– Paul PitkethlyI was honored to participate in the Panama City Beach 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on 9/9/17 and climb 110 flights of stairs in honor of Firefighter Andre G. Fletcher. We will never forget…
– Amy McGoeyI climbed today (9/919) in the Clayton,MO 9/11 stair climb in honor of Andre Fletcher. So humbled to have this experience.
– Karen GerstHaving attended BTHS with Andre, it doesn’t surprise me that he and Zach became fire fighters. Andre was a dear guy, friendly to all and someone whose presence made the world a kinder place. My heart and love goes out to his family. I will continue to remember him and the joyful, caring person he was.
– Victoria (Gahan) ClicheI feel blessed to carry your photo in the City of Thomasville Firefighter Stair Climb on today, Wednesday September 11, 2019!! I was only in the 7th grade when this happened. And now my two boys (6 &3) will know of you and courageous others like yourself as well… We will never forget!
– Kenquiotta N ThomasAnother year my friend, time may soften the loss but it’s never forgotten.
Rest easy!
– YolandaHow has it been 20 years?
– FergieI was fortunate to have first met you at Maimonides EMS as a medic student in 1996.
You were a dynamic & genuinely good man who left us with good memories. You died doing what you loved. Eternally grateful.
I worked with Andre at a Chevy dealer in the 80’s. He was a gentleman and a friend as well as a dedicated worker. It’s no surprise he was a hero. May he rest in peace.
– Al DobbsAlthough I never new Mr. Andre Fletcher, I am grateful to have the privilege to climb in honor of his memory at this year’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in San Diego on September 10, 2022. As a twin, myself, my heart has been called to climb in his honor in support of his twin brother, Zackary as well as the rest of Andre’s family. I pray I honor him well.
– Cathy BatemanCan’t believe it’s been so long, it is a mere second to many but to your family, I know you are greatly missed but also can find comfort that they have an Angel to watch over them.
– Yolanda ScottThank you, Andre, for your friendship. You will not be forgotten
Came across a new 9/11 video and thought about all those we lost on 9/11. I remembered back in the days you were with the North Babylon FD and we were in those Underwater Rescue training classes
– Andy Ctogether in the pool at SUNY Farmingdale and became friends. Rest easy my friend and know you are not forgotten.
Today here in New Zealand 11 9 2023 I will be climbing the 60 stories,in memory of Andre and the other fallen because of 9 11,and also in memory of the new Zealand firefighters who have fallen in active duty
– Rob grahamMay Andre rest in peace and forever be remembered as a hero! Fly high Andre!
– ElizabethI participated in Tunnels to Towers a couple years ago (and still do), but I took his name and picture with me and it hangs near the place that I get dressed. Each day, I pray to God that I may be half the man he was. I pray for his family, his legacy.
– Eric MauldinI’m proudly started and finished the climb for Andre G. Fletcher from Rescue 5 at the 2024 Stair Climb and Lambeau Field. To the family of Fletcher and many more. I am sincerely grateful to have climbed in on honor of Andre.
– Jayelin TuckeYesterday, I climbed with Mr. Fletcher by my side and in my heart. Thank you Andre for your dedication and sacrifice.
– Jeremy KraemerAndre, to this day I remember our phone call and how excited you were to travel with your twin brother to California for a twin firefighter calendar.
– Yolanda ScottYou were going to be able to stop by for the day and share some authentic NYFD items with my son who had spoken to you about becoming a fireman like his uncle here in El Paso.
You wished me a Happy Birthday on Sept 1st and left me with your final words “we’ll be heading there in a couple of weeks, see you then!”
I am but a speck on the spectrum of those who miss your presence, great outlook, and always so positive way.
You are missed