Doug was 36 years old. He was a husband 13 years‚ married on June 10‚ 1988. He had two children: Brittany 11‚ Kayla 8.
He was a:
Navy Seabee‚ 1982 – 1984
Volunteer Firefighter in Oyster Bay – Teddy Boys
Volunteer Firefighter in St. James – Captain‚ Hook & Ladder
FDNY firefighter 1999 – 2001
Suzanne Oelschlager
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Climbed at Lambeau Field, 2016 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, for Douglas Oelschlager. I am not a firefighter myself, but was there to keep mine going. Thank you for your service. ❤️
– Chelsea BergerIt was an honor to climb today at Lambeau Field in honor of Douglas E. Oelschlager. I got to ring a bell at what would have been the 78 floor mark. I felt like I completed his journey when I finished the stair climb to the 110 floor.
– Erin BorchertYou an Oelschlager, true to your heritage, family and country. Even though I don’t know how you may be related to me. It makes me proud to know you.
– Marguerite Oelschlager McGeeI attended a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Yellow Springs, Ohio on September 10, 2016, to honor the fallen firefighters the country lost on that fateful day. I was honored to be able to wear the badge of Douglas E. Oelschlager, on my chest as I walked 110 flights of stairs. When I was finished, I read his name out loud and rang the memorial bell. Thank you for your sacrifice to this country and please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Thomas. Your entire family, and everyone that loved him are in my thoughts and prayers.
– Jami WyattI had the privilege of wearing a “badge” with your picture and name on it yesterday, while I climbed up 110 flights of stairs at Lambeau Field. I didn’t know you or your name until that day, and I’ll never forget you after that day. A beautiful soul is not forgotten. And to live on in the hearts of others is to never die. You, sir, are an American hero, and will live on forever.
– Jennifer BrantmeierClimbing the steps at Red Rocks Amphitheatre tomorrow in your name. My husband was a firefighter for 41 years. Wish your family had been able to celebrate a long career with you. They are in my prayers.
– Patti SenoVery proud, you lived up to your name Oelschlager. Were probably related , not many oelschlsgers out there who aren’t. God bless
– Darlene Oelschlager ChuckI carried Douglas E. Oelschlager during my first 911 Tower Challenge in Phoenix, AZ today, Tuesday, September 11, 2018! I finished in less than an hour and it was a great honor to carry you with me during this challenge!! You will always now carry a special place within me and will always keep me motivated!! I WILL NEVER FORGET!
– Brandi DeWaldYou are a true hero. Your name oelschlager makes us proud
– Darlene oelschlager chuckIt was truly an honor to carry you with me at the memorial stair climb at Lambeau Field, 9/22/18. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
– Paul CornelisonI also had the privilege to walk up Snow King Mountain, Jackson Hole, Wyoming this 9/11/18, with you by my heart. Thank you for your service and dedication Douglas E. Oelschlager. God Bless your friends and family.
– Nancy RogersIn honour of Douglas E Oelschlager I walked the the fire fighter stair climb at crown Metropol in Melbourne Australia with you by my side.
– PETER MANNAERTYour memory lives on Doug. Your family would be proud of your sacrifice.
Rest easy
In honour of Douglas E Oelschlager I walked the fire fighter stair climb at crown Metropol in Melbourne Australia with you by my side.
– PETER MANNAERTYour memory lives on Doug. Your family would be proud of your sacrifice.
Rest easy
I had the honor of participating in the Columbus 9/11 Stair Climb in 2016 and chose your badge, as I felt you had kind eyes and a friendly smile. I was honored and humbled to complete the stair climb, announce your name, and ring the bell. Your badge stays in my wallet. My husband, a firefighter, keeps your fellow fallen firefighters badges in his truck. Thank you for your service, courage, and dedication to “laying down your life for a friend.”
– Julie RozumClimbed today for 911 Tower Challenge Foundation. I had your picture with me, thank you
– Matthew MartinezI climbed for Douglas E. Oelschlager in Nashville 9/11/2022. Looking at his obituary it set hard in me he died at 36 and I am 36 now. Rest easy brother it was an honer climbing for you and your memory.
– Robert LuttrullI had the honor of carrying the badge of this true hero at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held at Werner Park in Omaha, NE on 9/9/2023. Out of the 343, it was a true blessing to find out after that we had our age and number of children in common when drawing your badge at random. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
– Kristen WatsonI had the honor of climbing 110 at the Sunsphere in Knoxville, TN today in memory of Douglas E. Oelschlager. As a fellow St. James Resident, thank you for your contributions to a country in distress.
– Anthony SpiezioI ran in memory of Fire Fighter Dougas at the 3rd annual Tunnel to Towers foundation 5k in Ripley West Virginia in 2024. I am a 14 year old soccer player who took up running and won 2nd place overall for Douglas today. I hope I made a good impact in his memory.
– John Cael TaylorThis past Saturday, I was honored to climb at Lambeau Field and wore Douglas’ badge. It is my second year doing the climb and I rang the bell in his memory. Douglas, you are not and will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service!
– Vicki Ebeling