Lawrence J. Virgilio‚ 38‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 18. Though he had bachelor’s degrees in two other disciplines‚ Virgilio chose firefighting. He had a physical therapy degree from New York University‚ minored in dance at Queens College‚ and performed in community theater. The 13-year FDNY veteran excelled‚ as an advanced rescue specialist with Squad 18. He had recently been bestowed the honor of training to join the elite FDNY team that responds to disasters outside New York City.
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Once again, this year I will walk in your honor at the 2016 San Diego Memorial Stairclimb. Thank you for your years of service.
-Larry
– Larry PalmeI climb for you today. Thanks for the opportunity to honor you. Peace to your family this day and everyday.
– Timothy BullardNever forgotten. You surely are in God’s Glory.
– AileenI finished your climb for you at the 2016 New Orleans 911 Memorial Stair Climb, and will do so again this year. Peace to your family.
– Jona Husbands-Jona T.V.F.D.
You and your family are never forgotten. I climbed in remembrance of you in the Denver 9/11 stair climb. 2017
– Nathan AustinCompleted the climb in your honor at the Lambeau Field stair climb in Green Bay, WI today. Thought of you every step of the way <3 Thank you for your service <3
– Nicole RedmanThank you for your service. Remembering you especially today and sending our thoughts to your family.
– RebeccaMet your best friend driving a NY open topped bus. He told us what an incredible man you were in his life. He asked my five friends and I from London to say a prayer for him when we found your picture and name. We were very proud to do this. Lost but never forgotten.
– Pamela Stewart-PorterI carried Lawrence’s memory in the 2019 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb at Madison Square Garden. While he may and other service members may have fallen on that day, all of us remaining will ensure that they are never forgotten.
– Thomas MeiVisited Lawrence Virgilio’s memorial tree at the 9/11 Garden of Remembrance today in Kinsale, county Cork, Ireland. R.I.P. and God Bless You and your family.
– Steven and Catherine McLambI will walk to honor you tomorrow, Sept 7, 2019 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. With every step I take, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice to allow myself and all US Citizens to live our lives in freedom. You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
– Linda EvansThinking about you and your family today. Hard to believe it has been so many years. The world is a better place because you were in it.
– Jessica PetersonIt is with great honor that I will be volunteering for and walking in the 2021 Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5k in Altamonte Springs, FL (Orlando event) in honor of Firefighter Lawrence Virgilio. I will be wearing his photo clipped to my shirt. His bravery and courage defined him. We will forever be grateful.
– Nancy WheelerI knew you as a Physical Therapist and a Firefighter. We worked together at The Kateri Residence, a Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility on the Upper West Side. You were very professional and very kind and loving to your elderly patients. I remember the Director of Physical Therapy loved you. You had a very calm demeanor and an excellent Physical Therapist. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with you. I think of you every 9/11. Sending prayers and strength to your family and loved ones.
– Maureen CavanaughLawrence used to rent my apartment when I was working overseas. My mom, who collected the rent, treated him like my replacement… she’d bug him monthly to marry his girlfriend 🙂 Lawrence never got that chance because he was a hero on 9/11. I think of him and praise his heroism every year… may he rest in peace
– HaroutI completed the climb for you in Phoenix, AZ on the 20 year anniversary of your sacrifice. God bless you and your family, you will never be forgotten.
– Heather MullerOn Friday, 9/17/2021, I will climb in honor of you. Thank you for you service and may god bless and watch over your family and friends.
– Don GriffisThank you Don. This is a wonderful thing that you are doing.
– Gerard KaneI’m a country girl from the middle of Missouri and I had the honor of visiting the 911 memorial a couple weeks ago for the first time. I decided to take a picture of a name on the memorial and learn something about that person. It was a firefighter named Lawrence Virgilio. I researched this fallen hero and I pray for his family everyday. From minoring in a dance degree to being a brave hero; Lawrence was an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss but I promise he will not be forgotten.
– Mindy2022 Memorial stair climb. Lawrence I climbed the steps in Lambeau field to honor your ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace brother you are – and – never will be forgotten. Fire Fighter/ DO Oyler
– Joe OylerIt’s National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2023. My heart goes out to all who have lost a brave friend or family member.
– Jessica PetersonLarry, you will never be forgotten. You changed a lot of lives; that kind of influence echoes down through generations.
Remembering you today and always.
Today 09/10/23 I climbed for you brother at the Kansas City, MO 9/11 memorial climb. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.
– Bryan GarciaI had the honor of knowing Larry as a physical therapist. He worked for my staffing agency as a part time Persian therapist. Every single one of the Rehab directors where we sent him would always call and beg for him to come back. He was an amazing person in every way. He died running up to save others, just as anyone who knew him would expect. I think of you every year on this day. Rest in honor Larry.
– Michael SaksI had the honor of knowing Larry as a physical therapist. He worked for my staffing agency as a part time Physical therapist. Every single one of the Rehab directors where we sent him would always call and beg for him to come back. He was an amazing person in every way. He died running up to save others, just as anyone who knew him would expect. I think of you every year on this day. Rest in honor Larry.
– Michael SaksAll who were lost and all who suffer health consequences as a result of responding on 9/11: Thank you.
– Jessica PetersonMemories of Larry remain strong.
I finished the climb for you at the 2023 San Diego 911 Memorial Stair Climb. It was such a powerful experience. You will never be forgotten
– Cheyanne RankellOn September 17th I was able to climb in Albany NY in your honor. Thank you for you service. I will never forget you!!!!
– Jeffrey WelchI Just did a climb in your honor. Thank you for your service and God bless your family!! I will never forget you!!!
– Jeffrey Welch