Patrick J. O’Keefe‚ 44‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Rescue 1. A resident of Oakdale‚ New York‚ he was married and the father of two children.
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Patrick J. O’Keefe‚ 44‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Rescue 1. A resident of Oakdale‚ New York‚ he was married and the father of two children.
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Just remembering our neighbor and friend Pat on this day. A true hero.
– Mark DiDonatoWhile visiting the 9/11 memorial in 2013 I photographed Patrick’s name. When I returned from my trip and googled his name I discovered he was a fire fighter.
I think of him every year on 9/11.
– Staci MacaskillI had the honor of carrying this man in 2016 during a memorial stair climb.
– Darla SpringsAlthough I never knew him, he is forever in my heart.
I will never forget!
Was honored to carry him on 9-11-16 at the 9/11 Silent Walk in Charleston,SC. #343 #neverforget
– David PaytonVisited 9/11 memorial today….happy birthday Patrick.
– Ian SheldrakeI’ll never forget a true hero. God Bless Him!
– Laura GriffinThis upcoming Monday, 9-11-17, I will carry Patrick during the 9/11 walk at Red Rocks, in Golden Colorado. It is a true honor.
– Aubrey SanchezI walked up 110 flights of stairs in honor of Patrick and the sacrifice he made for others on 9-11-01. What a great person he was! #BeProud!
– Rhonda MorelI think of you everyday Patrick. I have never met you but I wear your bracelet with your name on it everyday. Never take it off, I wore it for my emergency C-section and my wedding
– Jennifer HunterI completed the stair climb in your honor this year by wearing your tag around my neck and ringing the bell in your honor after saying your name. We want you to know that we will never forget and will always be grateful for your life and your service. Praying for your family. Springfield Missouri 2017
– Stephanie DowlerI just visited Ground Zero for the first time. Patrick .J.O’Keefe is one of the names on the wall in my photo.
– MichaelI decided to search his name and found this site.
Just wanted to let his friends and family know we have not forgotten him or any of the others who lost their lives that day.
Today I participated in the Phoenix, Arizona Tower Challenge and walked 2071 steps in Partick J. O’Keefe’s memory. You are gone but you will not ever be forgotten. I will never forget your courage and ultimate sacrifice. Forever in my heart.
– Suzanne KishRight after 9/11/01 I purchased a bracelet to help support the fire fighters families during their time of need. Every 9/11 I proudly wear the bracelet of Patrick J. O’Keefe and think of he and his family, as well everyone else who suffered or survived this tragic day. Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace, you will never be forgotten for your sacrifice.
– Sharon GoodspeedPatrick I will never forget you, think about you all the time and the journey you are on ❤️ Miss you my friend .
– Robert CohenWhen I visited the 9/11 memorial on July 17, of 2018 I took a picture of his tame at the reflecting pool because a white rose was there to signify that that day would have been his birthday. So when I found out he was a firefighter that sacrificed his life it just made me cry. I will always think of him on 9/11
– Ruth KingI have had small Memorial since 2001 for Mr. O’Keefe. He has become a friend and my personal connection to that day. I think of his family and friends all the time.
– Katy RileyHonored to wear his name climbing 110 flights today. Never forget. – Boulder, Colorado
– Madison McWhirterRemembering and honoring you today! You are a true hero! You are missed, but never forgotten…9/11/21
(My husband and I visited the wall and did a rubbing of your name several years ago. We take out your banner every 9/11 and remember you and all the others that lives were taken so horrifically!)
– Patricia ReifelI was honored to carry your name and photo today on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in the Tunnels to Towers run in Mississippi. You are not forgotten.
– JasonToday I try to honor Patrick during the 9/11 Memorial stair climb in Green Bay.
– Dan RiesToday I’m San Antonio Texas I was honored to carried a remembrance badge for FDNY FF Patrick O’Keefe Rescue 1.
– Natalie N SernaThis was my first stair climb on the 20th anniversary and I was honored to carry Patrick’s picture. Rest easy brother and God bless. Never forget.
– Jeff DodsonI found metal dog tags that belong to Patrick and would love to return them to the family. Please email me and I will send them.
– RobinI carried Patrick’s picture today as I ran. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you! Prayers for his family❤️
– Ashley StrotmanCarried him on the 9/11 stair climb in Naples. We will never forget.
– Malinda I. RagoonathRemembering the special hero! My husband and I did a rubbing of his name many years ago and came home to look him up. I think of him and his entire family every September 11th. May he rest in peace…
– PattiAs an old friend of his daughter he remains my personal 9/11 hero. Now my children remember him for his sacrifice every year.
– Aimee