John R. Fischer‚ 46‚ lieutenant‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 20. Fischer‚ an 18-year FDNY veteran‚ was posthumously promoted to captain after the World Trade Center attack. A dedicated family man‚ Fischer was very active in the lives of his three children‚ coaching them in sports and attending their games. Fischer was known around the firehouse as a skilled chef‚ and he also enjoyed running several miles a day.
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Thank 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 TaylorI had the honor of climbing 110 flights in memory of Lieutenant Fischer today at the Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Clayton, MO.
– Molly DernerToday I had the honor of climbing 110 flights in memory of Captain Fischer at the Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Clayton, MO.
– Molly DernerThis past Tuesday I had the honor to climb the Denver memorial 9/11 stairclimb for Lieutenant Fischer. As a Lieutenant in the fire service myself I felt an immediate connection. Lieutenant Fischer you are remembered and will be forever with me.
– Nestor GarciaRespectfully,
Lieutenant Nestor Garcia
You were a great person. My son loved you as his soccer coach. Even though he is a grown man , he still talks about you. You always made him feel important. We honor you. We will always remember you forever.
– Lorin CottonI had the honor of climbing in memorial of Lieutenant John R. Fischer up 42 flights of stairs today in Albany, NY. We made it up all 42 flights! You will always be remembered.
– Gabriella FisherI had the honor of climbing in memorium of Lieutenant John R. Fischer up 42 flights of stairs today in Albany, NY. We made it up all 42 flights! You will always be remembered.
– Gabriella FisherI had the honor of climbing in Memorium of Lieutenant John R. Fischer up 42 flights of stairs today in Albany, NY. We made it up all 42 flights! You will always be remembered. NEVER FORGET
– Gabriella FisherDear Fischer Family,
– LISA HOPMANOn this, the 19th anniversary of the attack at World Trade Center, know that John will never be forgotten by his FireFighter Family.
RIP Captain Fischer.
On 9/11/2021 I had the privilege and honor to walk in the Western KY Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk in Greenville, KY. Before we began the walk/run we were given a badge to wear with a person from 9-11.
– Lesa VickI just looked at the person on my badge I was given and was so humbled! Thank you for your service and being who you were to your family, city and country. May god bless your memory, your family and your city.
I’m honored to climb for you in the 2022 CNY Stair climb. RIP BROTHER. We will take it from here!!
– Brian LangeToday, I had the honor to remember LT. John Fischer, during our Patriot Day run at Fort Stewart. I will not let the memory of our fallen be forgotten. RIP LT. Fischer
– Brian WrayI still remember those times in HS when i’d
– Rick Zurmuhlendo almost anything to make you laugh.
Great Friend Great family.
I miss you
Today I walked a 5K in honor of Lieutenant John Fischer. On this 21st anniversary I continue to pray for the souls who lost their life in this horrific tragedy. Lieutenant John Fischer you are not forgotten. (Kronenwetter, Wisconsin)
– Beth KubnickStaten Island memories … John used to fill in for deliveries at Maylings Kitchen what a wonderful guy … a SI neighbor and friend
– Virginia VardyI climbed in your honor today in Tucson Arizona. May your legacy live on.
– Angela Mattix-CelisI completed the Zionsville Citizens Fire Academy tonight. Zionsville, IN. During the graduation I was given a bracelet with John’s name on it as a way to remember fallen firefighters. I have such immense gratitude for this profession after completing this program. Thank you for your service, bravery and sacrifice.
– Allyson GutweinCarried by an angel today at Red Rocks CO stair climb. With deepest humility, RIP Capt Fischer
– Mike JenningsOnly met you when you came to London with your pal and my cousin Johnny Murphy and then a couple of more times in later life in Staten Island
– John Burke