Matthew S. Rogan‚ 37‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 11. Wary of attention‚ Rogan’s FDNY work sometimes forced him to endure the spotlight anyway. In 1997‚ television crews focused on him after a frigid East River rescue dive. Rogan became a firefighter in 1994‚ having spent eight years with the New York City Police Department. He was following in the footsteps of his father and brother‚ both FDNY veterans. Rogan was born and raised in West Islip‚ N.Y.‚ and continued to live there with his beloved wife and children. He enjoyed clamming‚ gardening‚ backpacking‚ practical jokes‚ and dreaming about the future.
I was proud to carry Matthew’s name during the 9-11 Memorial Stairclimb in Richmond this year!! As a 911 dispatcher and EMT……I think of those who lost their lives that day on a regular basis. It was an honor to be involved with this memorial. We Will Never Forget!!
– SuzyToday we did a 9/11 memorial stair climb in Lancaster, PA. My daughter, Maggie, was very honored to represent Matthew.
– Marsha KI participated in the 2015, 911 memorial stairclimb in Green Bay WI, and as a fellow firefighter It was an honor to carry Matthews name! Gone but never forgotten
– Trevor RI carried his PAT tag with me at the memorial stair climb today in Baltimore. Thank you for your service and scarfice.
– Kristen LongOur community has been doing acts of service to honor these men.
– BrendaIn memory of Matthew Rogan, Ladder 11, who died on 9/11, my family collected and refilled with life jackets on the “Kids Don’t Float”stands at Chena river, which was empty. We did this to honor Matthew who was part of a heroic frigid East River rescue in 1997. Since our rivers are also frigid, maybe our efforts will prevent someone from having to be rescued. RIP Matthew Rogan. #Fairbankswillneverforget
I am so honored to have carried Matthew’s name at the 9/11 Stair Climb of 2016 in Green Bay, WI! Thank you for all that you did that day, & the days before!! I climbed because you climbed! Gone but never forgotten!
– KristenTo a hero we never met but will never forget. You and your family will always remain in our hearts and on our minds, Matt.
– Nancy and Tony, San Antonio, TXI received your name from a stack of cards honoring the fallen fire fighters on 9/11. It’s incredible to have learned a little bit about you today. We will pray for your family and that your legacy continues. You are and always will be a hero for America.
– Wade LongI had the pleasure of working with my dear friend Matt many years ago at a place called rainbow landscaping in west Islip.We worked together taking down trees he was a truly good and honest man .I will never forget him and he and his family will always be in my prayers. A true hero
– Eamon CowmanHonored to have called Matt my friend since childhood and teammate at SJB. Remembering him and my other friends killed on this solemn day, 16 years ago. Also keeping his wife and 3 children in my thoughts and prayers. RIP, Brother.
– Vince GastFollowing 9/11, my town displayed American flags in a park, one for each hero that perished. Afterward they sold the flags for charity and I received the one with Matthew’s name on it. To this day, I proudly fly it in my front yard every chance I get.
– Mikr Ramos-Batt. Chief Mike Ramos (Ret.)
I am part of the team that manages the San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event takes place on Saturday, September 8th but I climbed with the event team one week prior. It’s been a privilege learning about your life, heroism and climbing in your honor!
– Eric MarenburgI had the honor of wearing Matthews name in the 2018 Atlanta memorial climb. I will never forget the sacrifices made that day, and promise to always remember your family.
– Sarah Gray LaughlinI was beyond honored to carry Matt’s name tag during our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Lexington, KY on 8 Sep 2018. I have the utmost respect for the men and women that ran into the World Trade Center that terrible day. The sacrifices of emergency responders to the everyday person is overlooked by most people, but not me. Just as much as you sacrificed, your family lost too. I know that your family is extremely proud of you and the memory of you will live forever. Rest easy brother, I’ll always drink a beer for you.
– EricIt was an honor to carry your name today at the 2018 911 memorial stair climb in Green Bay, WI. You are the true Nike ad. Do something even if you sacrafice everything. May you RIP and God bless your family. Gone but never forgotten!!
– Greta KaiserI was honoured today to carry Matt’s name on my left knee for the 2019 Melbourne Firefighter’s Stair Climb. The memory of Matt and thoughts for his wife, two daughters and son gave me the motivation to put aside my own pain and do the best I could for them. I will always remember the name I wore for my first climb. Thank you for everything you did and best wishes to your wife and children. RIP
– John HaywardThinking of you and your family and friends on this day as always – sending love from the Rogans of Co Clare Ireland and Manchester England
– Frances RoganWe will never forgot the sacrifices of those that day.
– Tom RoganIt was an honor to wear Matthew’s badge today, September 11, 2019 at the 9/11 memorial climb at Red Rocks. Matt’s sacrifice is not forgotten. #neverforget
– Natalee BrayIt was an honor to carry Matthew with me on the memorial as l stairclimb today in Lexington ky.
– Mike KinneyNick is 9 years old. He wanted to do the stair climb in 2021 to honor the fallen firefighters. He will never forget. He was proud to carry the name of Matthew Rogan with him as he climbed. Good bless all of the fallen firefighters and the families
– Nick Ashby2021 (20 yrs memorial) As a Fire Engineer I had the honor of carrying FF Matthew Rogans name and picture as we ran the Tunnel to Towers 5k in Swansboro, NC.
– William StanleyWe will run many more in the yrs to come.
My 4th year participating and this year I was honored to carry Matthews name during the 9-11 Memorial Stairclimb at Bristol Motor Speedway in TN.
– Alesha ChurchToday I am completing the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb in your honor. May your legacy live on in your children. We will never forget your service!
– Della Bell-FreemanDella
I am a 56 year old firefighter/EMT in my small town. I am proud to carry Matthew with me through this 9-11 Memorial Stairclimb. I am grateful for this opportunity to represent him on this climb. I am praying for all the people that lost their lives this day and all their families which sacrificed so much! May you rest in peace, Matthew! We will never forget your bravery!!!
– Dorita HodgesRest in Peace, Matt.
– Jon S.Thank you for saving my fathers life & being a nice co worker so he could go walk me into my first day of pre school without your kindness he would not be here today you are a hero
– Joseph BesignanoMatthew- I still have your dog tags that your brother gave me when he was staying in Burlington, Vermont in 2001- I met him at Finnigans and he put your dog tag on my neck asking me to keep the memory of you alive. It now has been 22 yrs since you’ve left all of us.
I will never forget you and your heroic deeds you perforned on 9/11.
I feel your presence on 9/11 every time I think of you- you were born only 6 months after me- I hope to meet your family one day and also you when my time comes-
Thank you for your service – May you RIP.
Sean
– Sean Landry