Joseph D. Farrelly‚ 47‚ captain‚ FDNY‚ Division 1. A 22-year FDNY veteran‚ Farrelly was posthumously promoted to battalion chief of Engine 4. He had responded to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Children at a Staten Island Public School knew his as ‘Fireman Joe’ who taught fire safety. He and his wife had three children of their own‚ and for many years they served as foster parents to drug-addicted babies.
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I have the honor of climbing for you this year,sir. It’s the 15 year anniversary since your sacrifice and I hope that all of you know how many lives you impacted.
– Charles YanceyI also had the honor of climbing for you this year, it’s the least I could do to honor your sacrifice for this great nation. You are not forgotten, Sir.
– Nicholas Lemerond9/11/16 – Climbed in your honor – Red Rocks Colorado. Thank you for your sacrifice
– BeckyWorked with Joe on the NBFD. A hero more than once.
– Tom ChichonI was Honored to walk 78 flights for you today.
– JerichoNever Forget
I walked in remembered everything of Joseph D. Farrelly today at Bay View Middle School
– Brock FreemanNever Forget
I climbed 110 flights in your honor on 9/11/16 in Morrison, Colorado at the Red Rocks Memorial Stair climb. Thank you for your sacrifice – you are not forgotten!
– Mya Martin-GlennI had the honor and priveledge to climb for you and all your fellow fallen brothers and sisters. May we never forget the sacrifices that were made that day by each and every one of you. RIP Chief. Green Bay, WI 2016
– MandyI ran in remembrance of your family
– Jacob#never forget
I climbed 78 flights of stairs today for you
– JacksonNever Forget
I climbed 78 flights of stairs today for Joseph D Farrelly never forget.
– LoganIt was an honor to participate in the Red Rocks Memorial stair climb with a picture Joseph Farrelly clipped to my chest. His sacrifice and the sacrifice of his family will never be forgotten. Rest in peace!
– Marc GellmannI had the ultimate honour to climb 110 stories in the FDIC Memorial stair climb in your memory. We will never forget the sacrifice of every fallen brother and sister and their families. Thank You! Rest easy Chief! Seaforth, Ontario, Canada
– James WilbeeI had the honor of climbing 110 stories in your name today, 9/9/18 in Cumming, Ga! Thank you for your service! #neverforgotten
– Regina VivancoGone but never forgotten…remembering the honor of your friendship, service, and sacrifice!
– Tamara Mathieu BoyleNever Forget. Climbed today in memory of Captain Joseph Farrelly. Did 110 flights in downtown Denver, CO.
– Scott ReevesWe will never forget the sacrifice you gave on that day. May your family know that we have not forgotten
It’s always so hard for me to put into words my thoughts and feelings on this amazing event. I am so humbled to be able to walk in your honor and in rememberance of the many that lost their lives doing what most people would hesitate against. Standing at the ceremony before the climb, hearing the recordings from that day and hold your photo in my hand, always brings me to tears. You were are a true hero that we will never forget.
– Shawna Huss-WeberNEVER FORGOTTEN…running with your pic badge today. I’m honored and THANK YOU to you and your family!
– Eric BandaI had the pleasure of climbing stairs in your honor. Thank you for your sacrifice. Your name will always remain with me.
– James SchagemannI had the privilege of climbing for you this year, 19 years later. Thank you for your courage and for showing us what a true heroes is.
– Olivia ContrerasI climbed in remembrance of you on the 20th anniversary at the Dallas stair climb. You are not forgotten sir.
– Cameron CalhounCapt. Farrelly, Its was truly an honor climbing for today for our 9/11 Memorial Climb at Fluor Field in Greenville, SC. Being a firefighter is truly the best job in the world. We will continue to honor you with climbing and praying for your family as I can understand losing a loved one. Thank you Capt. for the sacrifices you made on that day! Still Climbing!
Capt. Thomas Porter
– THOMAS PORTEREngine 4
Greenville City FD
I had the great honor to climb for you 9/11/2021. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
– Dallas PardoThank you sir, God bless
I have the honor of walking for you today. It’s the 21st anniversary. I was a senior in high school when this happened. Thank you for your sacrifice. You are not forgotten
– Leslie GrantI climbed in your honor yesterday at Lambeau field. 21 years ago you sacrificed your life to save others. We will never forget!
– Amy ThielMy Grandmother climbed 58 flights of stairs in Memory of this man’s brave sacrifice #neverforget
– Morgan HallerIn your memory,
– Jacqueline BartleyCaptain Joseph Farrell
DIV 1, 343 FDNY
I was honored to run in the
Tunnels to Towers 5 K Race
In Canonsburg, PA 9/7/24.
I carried your photo and the memory of your sacrifice with me today.
My prayers are with your family.
May God Bless you all.
May God Bless our country.
Thank you for your bravery, selflessness and courage.
I had the honor of climbing for you in full firefighting gear at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. I will always remember you sir and know you are not forgotten. I am grateful for all you did before that day and on that day. Long live the firefighting brotherhood/sisterhood.
– Donovan DugganOn September 7, 2024 I had the honor of walking in Green Bay, WI at Lambeau Field for you sir. As I rang the bell at the equivalent of floor 78, I spoke your name. You are not forgotten.
– Sheri Oberleitner