James loved being a fireman. He was a Star Wars lover! He enjoyed hockey‚ baseball and football. He loved life. James lived 25 hours in every day.
James tried to be the best fireman possible. He loved all the traditions and trappings that were part of the fireman’s life. He truly enjoyed helping people he cared about‚ his friends and family.
If you were James’s friend‚ you were in his family for life.
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Having known Jimmy from a young boy to a grown man is something I will never forget. He lived life and let everyone know who knew him that he always had your back, a tradition of all members of the Coyle Family
– Sergeant Tom ReillyI was told recently that I may have been related to Jim. I met him one time while visiting New York and he was a very pleasant person to speak with and he was very professional.
– Lt Doug CoyleI drew James’s memorial badge while registering for the National Fallen Firefighters
– Lt Robert Hampton SLPFD MN9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at VCOS in Clearwater, FL 11/10/2017. You came in 1st, Brother. RIP, and I will always remember you.
I met Jimmy the summer before 9/11! He was the nicest person I ever met.
– CarlaI am a 25 year old from Wisconsin. I participated in Pierce’s 9/11 Stair Climb today, Saturday September 7th in Green Bay, WI. I honored James and climbed 110 stories for him. RIP, your name and service continues to shine.
– KelseyI’m at the 911 memorial stair climb and I am walking for him today. I have his picture and name around my neck RIP all the first responders and people of the 911 attacks
– MichelleI’m from Farmington New Mexico and I participated in The Four Corners Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb 2021. I honored James by doing the 5k with his name and picture around my neck. I will always remember you.
– Helena JoeHonored to call out James’ name, ring the bell, and walk in his memory today at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Grand Rapids, MI. His family and friends are in my prayers.
– ToddWe will not forget.
– Madill9/11/21
Bishop, CA memorial climb
I never knew him but am running a Tunnel to Towers 5k and was given his photo to run with. I wanted to look him up to see whom I’m running in honor of. He seemed like a fine young man who had the world before him. RIP Mr Coyle.
– Carolyn GallagherI was honored to represent Firefighter Coyle at the Cintas Memorial Climb in Mason Ohio today. He sounds like such and nice guy and we both share interest in football, hockey, and Star Wars. Rest in peace and never forget.
– Ethan HaneyI was honor to be able to climb 110 floors in honor of James.
– Ania Vanderkolk9/10/2022 Charlotte, NC – 9/11 Memorial
I climbed 110 floors at Anytime Fitness North Platte, NE for firefighter James Coyle. It was in remembrance of his life and call of duty. May he rest in peace. God speed.
– Gary