Dennis P. O’Berg‚ 28‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 105. Just six weeks out of the Fire Academy‚ O’Berg had left a job as a certified accountant at Ernst and Young to become a firefighter. His father was a lieutenant and 30-veteran of the FDNY. A graduate in accounting from the State University of New York-Geneseo‚ O’Berg was known for having the talent to do anything. He had found his true calling as a firefighter with the FDNY. He had been married for less than a year.
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Dennis- I will always remember you fondly. You were always so kind, always had a bright smile and giving heart. I am honored to have known you and be able to call you friend. God bless you always!
– Kara CartwrightI participated in the Black Hawk, Colorado Stair Climb this morning. The wrist band that was given me to wear had the name Dennis O’Berg on it. I found his picture on the wall of the stair well during the climb. As I looked at his picture on the wall, tears came to my eyes as I could not help but think of the sorrow his parents must have felt. I will always remember this day, the honor of wearing the wrist band with his name on it and his picture on the wall. He and all of those men along with their families will always be in my thoughts. God Bless them all!
– Joe TeitsworthThis past weekend, September 10, 2016, I had the privilege of climbing for Dennis P. O’Berg at the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. As I got closer to the equivalent of the 78th floor, I got so emotional. As I ran the bell for him, it was hard to say his name. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will never be forgotten!
– Beth MumfordYesterday was the 16th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. I had the honor of participating in the 9/11 stair climb at Red Rocks amphitheater in Denver CO. I climbed for Dennis and the other great, dedicated firefighters that lost their lives that day. Thank you Dennis for your ultimate sacrifice and god bless your family. You will never ever be forgotten. God Bless.
– FrankI had the honor of climbing for Dennis O’Berg today, 9-16-17, ringing the bell for him was a privilege and I thank his family for giving us a hero! Not only did I wear his badge with pride I read the signs they set up as the events of 9/11 unfolded which made it more real for me. I will always remember that day! I was in high school in my civics class when they flipped on the tv and my jaw just dropped.. all those innocent people.. the courage it must have took to enter the trade center building! I hope I honored your memory Dennis! I will most definitely be back next year to honor another fallen hero!! God bless America and all our fallen heroes!! ??
– Jennie ThielMCFR (FL) Station 20 “B”. You are not forgotten, we are doing 110 pushups every shift in honor our your memory… RIP brother.
– Victoriaclimbing in melbourne 2018 at crown metropol.
– Daniel willsToday 911 I walked around a football stadium in honor of him. Although i never knew him i will always miss him.
– Izabella OchoaI am doing a T2T 5K in Bethel CT and Dennis’ name was the one pinned to my shirt. My Dad was a FDNY Captain and I will NEVER forget the souls lost on that day.
– Cathy BlairI was Dennis’ manager at Ernst & young and he was such a kind heart & every year on 9/11 I have tears for him & I say a prayer for him. He told me that his dream was being a fireman & not a CPA & he lived his dream. God bless him & his family. He’s not forgotten by the people he touched.
– Christine MakkyI have the honor of doing a stair climb in honor of Dennis today, the 20th anniversary of his leaving earth as he was helping others. I am praying for his family as they remember today.
– Sandy WellsMy son is a firefighter. A few years ago he did the stair climb in Kansas City and I went to watch. I bought a bracelet with the name Dennis O’Berg. Today I’m wearing that bracelet to remember him and all that died 20 years ago today. God bless your family. I will never forget.
– Paula ArcherI had the privilege of doing the 9/11 Memorial Stair climb at Soldier Field in Chicago 9/11/2021 I wore a laminated picture of Dennis O’Berg and rang the bell after completion of the climb in his honor. Even though 20 years has passed it was an honor to do such a small gesture for someone who gave so much. Thank you Dennis for your sacrifice and
– Jake jakubowskibravery and although I never knew you I will
remember you in and your family in my prayers.
We never met but I had the honor of meeting your family on 3/11/2002. You were so loved and I think of you often! You will never be forgotten.
– Brooke Miller (Odell)This past Monday (09/11/23), local law enforcement and fire departments organized the first annual 9/11 Memorial Climb at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. I had the privilege and honor wearing the name badge of Dennis P. O’Berg that day. Thank you for sacrifice Dennis. You will never be forgotten.
– Alex P.