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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Roll of Honor

Firefighter
Age: 28
Year of Death: 2001

Lee S. Fehling

Lee was born 10/1/72. He was a member of the Wantagh Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years. He loved to play the bagpipes and was a member of the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band for six years. He also loved NASCAR and collecting fire department memorabilia.

He was a kind‚ loving and giving man. He would help anyone at anytime.

Lee was a NYC police officer for 5 years before joining the FDNY for 2_ years. He loved being a firefighter. It was his dream. He had a great sense of humor and loved life. He also liked to play practical jokes. He was a wonderful husband and outstanding father.

He is survived by his wife Danielle‚ daughter Kaitlin‚ and daughter Megan. Lee never met Megan as she was born 10/18/01. Lee died doing the job he loved and for that his family is grateful.

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  1. Lee, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss you.

    – Uncle Rich
  2. My name is Ariel, my husband is a volunteer firefighter from Hobart Oklahoma and today he participated in the OKC Stair Climb that recognizes every 343 fallen firefighters from 9/11. He walked for this man today and I wanted to know more about him. I’m glad I looked him up! You were such a blessing and may God bless your family!

    – Ariel Cummings
  3. Howdy, my name is Kevin Walker and I’m a Lieutenant for the San Angelo, Tx. fire dept. I will be climbing 110 floors in Dallas Tx. in full bunker gear in memory of the 343 firefighters that gave their lives on 9/11. I was given Lee’s name and I am honored to walk for you my brother!

    – Kevin Walker
  4. My name is Sam Breider, I’m 13 years old and I go to bay view middle school in Wisconsin. We climbed 78 flights of stairs to symbolize and honor how many the firefighters and police officers were able to climb before the north tower collapsed. Lee was the firefighter I honored. 9/11 never forget

    – Sam
  5. My name is Evan and I go to Bay View Middle School. Our class climbed 78 flights of stairs to honor how many firefighters and many others had to clime before the North tower collapsed. Lee S. Fehling was the firefighter I honored. Never Forget

    – Evan
  6. My name is Katie and I go to Bay View Middle School and today I climbed stairs in memory of you. Never Forget

    – Katie Leach
  7. Hello. My name is Kayla and I go to Bay View Middle School. A few days ago in gym class we did a 9/11 memorial stair climb, and I climbed 78 flights of stairs in memory of Lee S. Fehling. I would like to thank him! Never Forget.

    – Kayla
  8. My name is Cody Kofoed, I am an EMT student and one of thousands who climbed 110 flights of stairs today in honor of the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on 9/11. I am proud to say that I completed the stair climb in honor of Lee S. Fehling.

    – Cody Kofoed
  9. A couple of years ago I met Lee’s mother and since then it’s been my honor to climb for him (and all the others). I’m a Lancaster City FF and I’ll keep climbing as long as I can to honor Lee and all the falling.
    WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

    – Kevin Ulmer
  10. I’m a firefighter for the city of Aurora in Colorado. This year I am honored to climb in memory of Lee Fehling. Rest easy brother, we will never forget you.

    – Kathleen Gottschall
  11. Today I climbed in Lee’s Honor at the Colorado 9-11 memorial stair climb. He will never be forgotten.

    – Tonya
  12. This year I completed the San Diego 9/11 Stair Climb in honor of Lee. I will always remember his sacrifice and honor his memory.

    – Mary Cullen
  13. The Red Rocks Memorial Climb, Denver, Colorado is now in it`s 11th year. “We climb because they climbed” is always the theme. I picked lee`s photo tag and wore it on my shirt as I and others climbed the distance equal to the Twin Towers stairs. It was an honor. I marched along his brother firefighters —– and bagpipers— in their full gear. Not easy at a mile high. They are truly the “tough people” on the front lines. I know you are missed by many. Jack Lopez

    – Jack Lopez
  14. Today I participated in the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Tucson, Arizona where we climbed 2,071 steps representing the 110 floors at the University of Arizona’s football field. My badge for the challenge had Lee on it, and carrying him along the way plus visiting this page gives me an incredibly different and personal sense of ultimate appreciation and love for people like Lee that make up our country. My thoughts today will include Danielle‚ Kaitlin‚ and Megan, as well as every 9/11 after this. Thank you, Lee.

    – Alex Ayers
  15. I miss my friend Lee and think of him all the time, especially on 9-11. I met Lee when we were both in the NYPD Academy, back in early 94. A group of about 5 or 6 of us would take the train from Wantagh into the City together and return to Long Island at the end of the day. Lee was a funny guy who constantly kept us laughing. We became good friends. I attended his wedding. It was a good time to be alive and the Policemen and Firemen were respected by most people. Lee was so happy to become part of FDNY. He was a great guy and deserved to be happy. Again……I miss my friend. RIP Lee.

    – Robert Luckas
  16. I ran my Run to Remember 5k to honor you.
    I was given your name and was honored to run with it in my pocket. Thank you for your service. Never Forget 9/11.

    – Karen
  17. My dad was friends with Mr. Fehling. It’s 9/11 today, 2020. I just realized his daughters have the same name as my sister and I. I was born in 2001, my sister Megan born in 2004.
    I want his family to know I’m thinking of him today. I’m so sorry you lost him too soon. I hope you’re doing well today.

    – Kaitlyn Merting
  18. Kia Ora! My names Sara and I’m a firefighter at Paraparaumu Volunteer fire station and I will be climbing the sky tower 9/11 memorial climb in full firefighting gear. I am representing the fallen brother Lee and it is an honor. Never forgotten

    – Sara Sutherland
  19. I wanted to reach out to Lee’s family and friends and let you know that Lee was not forgotten on this 20th Anniversary. I had Lee for the Navarre Beach FD, FL memorial stair climb. This event meant so much to me, and representing Lee was an honor. I am a career firefighter, but currently on military leave of absence. I was a Firefighter before 9/11, so every day of my military service since then has been in honor of all those we lost. God Bless and I wish nothing but the best for you all.

    – Mike McGee
  20. 20 years and we still remember. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all. Your actions were courageous and selfless. Thank you for being a hero in every sense of the word, we will never forget. Your wife, daughters, and rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    – Maria Greco
  21. Today in Bluffton, SC we had the first Tunnel to Towers 5k and I had the honor of carrying Mr. Fehling’s name and photo with me. It was a beautiful day to honor, remember, and learn more about these braves souls. Much love and respect to the family and memory of Lee Fehling.

    – Lawrence Anderson
  22. We did a 9/11 climb this morning, 9.11.23, and my 14 year old son wore Lee’s tag. We are honored, Thank you for your service.

    – Clay Johnson
  23. My wife and I participated in the Tunnels to Towers 5K in Asheville, NC on September 16, 2023 and I wore your name tag. Honor to him and blessings to his family.

    – David George