Charles J. Margiotta‚ 44‚ lieutenant‚ FDNY‚ Battalion 22. The 240-pound‚ 20-year FDNY veteran had a degree from Brown University and worked as a stuntman in dozens of feature films‚ including Hannibal. He was also a private investigator‚ a substitute teacher‚ and a soccer coach. On September 11‚ he heard the news about the World Trade Center on his truck radio and rushed to the nearest firehouse in Staten Island to join the rescue efforts.
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Today I participated in the 2015 Pierce 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in memory of Lieutenant Charles J. Margiotta from Ladder 58. He was in my thoughts all day it was an honor to climb in his memory.
Thank you for all that you did Charles.
– BethanyToday I participated in the 2016 9/11 Stair Climb in Kingsport, TN in memory of Lieutenant Charles J. Margiotta Ladder 85. He’s in my thoughts today during the climb.
– SharonI participated in the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb on the 2nd of September 2017, we are each given a fallen firefighter from 9/11, Charles J Margiotta was mine. Never Forgotten.
– Brenton AllanToday (September 16, 2017) I had the privilege of doing the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI in honor and remembrance of Lt. Charles Margiotta. I prayed for Charles and gave thanks for all he did on his last day and all the days he served. I also prayed for the family and friends of Charles who were touched by him and continue to miss him. God Bless!
– Sara Hockers-Sara
I participated in the 2017 9/11 Stair Climb in Green Bay, WI in memory of Charles J. Margiotta. He and his family are in my thoughts. Never forget.
– Sheena FrydrychToday (September 8th 2018) I was both honored and humbled to participate in the 2018 CNY MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB. Lt Charles Margiotta was assigned to me. He was a very talented man in many ways including his education, love to teach children, and stuntman just to name a few. Today he and many others were in my thoughts, and will be never forgotten. Thank you for your service Lt.
– Eric Whipple343-70-8 Never forget
Today I participated in the 9/11 tower challenge Lt. Charles Margiotta name was on my event band.. I came to read his bio.. and thought what a brave man to run towards chaos instead of running away from it.. Never forgotten!
– JayaSeptember 22 I did the stair climb in Lambeau Field in memory of Charles Margiotta. I drove 7 hours to do this for my first time and I can’t wait to do it again. Iam a 47 yr old with 23 yrs on my department. I will always keep Charles and his family in my prayers. Never forget
– Darren holstI participated in the 2019 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb climbing 28 floors with Charles helping me all the way up on my race bib. Never Forgotten!
– Tom MaddisonToday, 9/11/2019, I participated in a memorial stair climb at the University of Kentucky in honor of Lt. Charles Margiotta. I’ve never felt more humbled and inspired. This was an amazing experience, especially as an Air Force ROTC cadet.
– Madi Graves9/15/19 – Today I participated in the 9/11 Stair Climb in Wildwood NJ. I am honored to have participated in memory of Lt. Margiotta NEVER FORGET
– Steve GooleyToday, I ran for Lieutenant Charles Margiotta, Battalion 22. He was 44 years old. A husband, father of 2, an avid gardener. In his spare time, he worked as a private investigator, a substitute teacher, a stunt man, and as a coach for his kid’s soccer team. Charles was known as “the nicest tough guy”, and on 9/11 he rode towards the twin towers with Rescue Company No. 5, after he had just finished a “mutual” shift of a fellow firefighter. He was on his way home. Charles turned his truck around to help. He knew he wasn’t on the duty roster, so he called his mother. His wife was working, he left a message for her, ” I love you.”
We are not always on the roster, but we can still show up.
– Christiana BensonLieutenant Margiotta,
Twenty years ago tomorrow will be the day that you made the ultimate sacrifice. When you heard the towers were hit, you didn’t hesitate and went straight to a station and hopped on a truck. I’m sure you were well aware of the possibility you wouldn’t come home from this one. The bravery, honor, and integrity you showed that day will live forever in mine and millions of other peoples hearts for many years to come. It is an absolute honor that I get to climb for you tomorrow. May you Rest In Peace sir.
– Dakota MeadowsTwenty-one years later on 9/11, I commemorate your selfless act and heroism as you joined your fellow firefighters in helping others.
– Karen SpurlinI will be participating in the Hometown Happenings 9/11 Stair Climb on Monday, September 11th in memory of Lieutenant Charles Joseph Margiotta. It will be an Honor to walk on his behalf. God Bless.
– Alma CappadoraToday I climbed in your honor in Scottsdale. I’m sorry for all the birthdays you never got to see. You will never be forgotten. 9-9-22
– Victoria9/17/23
Today my family and I did a stair climb in honor of Charles J. Margiotta. I hope his family sees this and knows that he is still remembered.
– Tom SheehanChuck as he was known in our family. I remember as a kid he was kind, let me play with his GIJoes, was a loving and caring guy.
– Ronald WalterToday is Sep 7, 2024, I climbed in your honor in Farmington, NM. Looking at your image, I saw a man so kind, full of cheer. I thought of you. I thought of the bravery it took to face each assignment knowing the risk of leaving it all behind. I ponder the altruism it took, to take on another’s life, unknown yet to you, and the sacrifice of not just your own life, but of all the loving hearts aching from your loss. As I climbed, I thought you in your gear, facing the darkness and fear. Yet, your light shone through and I thought of the hope you brought to many, at the moment of their despair. And I pray that all the goodness and kindness you bestowed will return to your loved ones, that they always be enveloped in love and blessed with hope. I pray their happiness merge with your eternal joy.
– Elif StricklerOn Saturday, September 7th, 2024 I did The Patriot Day 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Truist Park. I was honored to carry Lieutenant Margiotta’s name with me on the climb.
– Richard Thornton-Richard
His Brother was a teacher of mine and I saw the change in his brother, if he was like is brother, he was kind funny giving and tough but fair. May God hold you in the palm of his hands.
– William KesslerToday is Sept 14 2024. I carried his picture up 110 floors in fort worth Texas. Never forget.
– Elizabeth Zamora