Joseph R. Marchbanks Jr.‚ 47‚ battalion chief‚ FDNY‚ Battalion 12. Marchbanks‚ a 22-year FDNY veteran‚ took and passed the tests for the New York City Police Department and Fire Department‚ but chose the FDNY for his career. The father of two‚ Marchbanks coached his daughter’s softball team and regularly attended his son’s soccer and baseball games.
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Even though i never met you i will never forget you. I remember making a quilt for your family. I wish i could remember who the other two gentlemen were that i made quilts for. I remember getting a phone call right around thanksgiving to make a the third quilt. I remember shaking and crying. It made me feel so good to be able to help just a little
– MarianneI saw your mural on the wall when heading out of NYC and had to look you up. Thank you for all you did for others throughout your career and on that fateful day. You are a hero. Pip, United Kingdom.
– PipI have had the honor of climbing for you at the San Diego Memorial Stair Climb for the last 6 years. I will continue to finish the climb for you until I am no longer able. After my first year climbing I researched you and will continue to tell your story to the best of my ability to keep your memory alive. You and your brothers and sisters in arms that were lost that day will not be forgotten. Rest easy JRMJ you are a hero.
– Haviland Franck