Pete was the greatest friend to me. When I lost him on 9/11/01‚ a part of me died. I will never be the same. Our family suffered a major loss and each of us is having a difficult time with each new day. Life has become a struggle and time is the only thing on our side. Pete was the greatest husband‚ friend‚ soulmate‚ stepfather and a friend to all. His humor and caring ways are never forgotten.
There is only one word to explain Pete-Irreplaceable. We will never stop loving him.
Today, September 11, 2016, I climbed 110 floors for Peter. I honored him and prayed for his family on this day. May God keep him as our angel and bless those that miss him the most.
– Christine Harmsmelbourne firefighter stairclimb 2017 i climb 28 floors in honour of the sacrifice on 9/11
– Daniel willsI did a stair climb in honor of this tragic death, my prayers go out to the friends and family members of Peters death. May he rest in peace.
– Cayley ShoemakerIn honor of the fallen 343 this year I climbed the 110 flights for Peter J. Carroll. Gone but not forgotten! Fly High Brother!???
– Bethany McculloughOctober 8th, 2017… I climbed for you brother, thank you for your service to not only New York but to this country. Rest In Peace brother.
– William LoganMr. Carroll, your service, bravery and integrity along with all your fire fighter brothers is humbling.
– Thomas CarrollMr. Carroll, thank you for your service, bravery and integrity. Your sacrifice when you ran to the danger to save as many people as possible, I will never forget, God bless the FDNY.
– Thomas E. CarrollPeter and I worked together as busboys at the Concord Hotel in the summer of 1976. He taught me to ride his motorcycle, which I used to take my road test. He saved my life once when we were heading out on our bikes for a ride. I’ll never forget that or him. He was a thoughtful, funny, brave man, even as a teen.
– Kevin OwenI have had the honor and privilege to climb for Mr. Carroll four times now: 2011, 2012, 2013, and then again yesterday, Sept. 15, 2019 in the Nashville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice so that others may live and carry on yours and the others legacy of the FDNY.
– Trevor NorrisTomorrow, 9-3-21, I will climb 110 floors in honor of Firefighter Carroll. To say I am honored to have been selected to carry his name here in Dallas is an understatement. Thank you Peter Carroll for your ultimate sacrifice to the safety of the citizens you served. I hope I pray I honor your name in the most respectful manner.
– Tim SmithTim Smith
Fire Chief
West Carlisle Fire
Lubbock, Texas
Today we walked on the 20th anniversary of 9-11. Around my neck was the name of a man I never met. A man who didn’t know me or my family. A man who gave everything to serve others.
Today, around my neck, I wrote the name of a hero. Thank you Peter Carroll.
– David Britt20 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 family is in my thoughts and prayers.
– Maria GrecoIt’s been 20 years since that tragic day and such bravery, even in the face of fear, never ceases to amaze me. Pete, your name was spoken as I rang the bell midway through the stair climb at Lambeau Field. You may be gone but are never forgotten. Thank you for your courage and your sacrifice for others. You are truly an American hero.
– Steffanie BaierlTo Pete’s family, my heart goes out to you. I sincerely understand that the pain of grief may lessen but it truly never goes away. Live your lives to the fullest….it’s what he would want for you.
I met Peter at ClubMed Columus Isle back I believe in 1996 or 1997/8..I am from Germany…we talked every day at the pool and flew back together to Miami.He was so proud being a firefighter in ny…back then he was sure that the WTC will be attacked again…unfortunately he was right.I will always remember him reading a book and instead of turning a side, tear out the bookpage.RIP dear Peter
– ClaudiaToday on September 11, 2022, I had the honor and privilege to climb 110 floors for Mr. Carroll, while on deployment in Kuwait. I hope to be as fearless as this man. To go running in to into the fires of hell and into the hands of God.
– Curtis Schmit❤️ Thank you for your service. You will always be a hero to NYC, to America, to the world, & the whole entire universe. You are loved so much Mr. C. Thank you-you will always be a #1 winner❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
– Jessicamina JamesToday, September 11, 2023, I climbed 110 floors for Peter at the Colorado Redrocks climb! Thank you for your service and we will never forget! God Bless you and your family and friends!
– Michaela NielsenI live next door to this man and I liked him a lot and I miss him still after all these years
– Joseph RoblesOn Saturday 9/7/24 to honor the fallen firefighters of 9/11 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay WI, I rang the bell and shouted his name loudly as I completed the stairs in his honor. I thank him for being so heroic and selfless. May he rest in peace and I honor him in my efforts.
– MandyMandy Hahn
My work honors the 343 every year on the anniversary of this act of terror and tragedy. Employees pick up a badge with the name of one of the fallen on it and work today in their honor. Today, I work for Peter J. Carrol. 9-11-24
– Angela PiechockiToday I ran the Tunnels to Towers in Fort Worth Tx. I had the previledge of holding Peter’s picture with me as I ran. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice sir.
– Kim WessonMy name is Eric Carroll. I don’t know if there is any relation to Pate but sometime in the last 24 years I I got a Peter Carroll FDNY silver bracelet. I don’t ever remember buying it or receiving it as a gift from someone. But somehow today (September 10th, 2025!) I feel that it or more precisely he found me.
– Eric S CarrollI went to the East Coast for the first and only time at the end of summer from here in Orange County “OC” California, late August 2001. I saw and took pictures of the towers from that trip along with enough photos to fill a roll of film. 9/11 came before the roll was even developed. I was already a Reserve Fireman for OCFA at that time, and having just being there days before really hit me hard. Knowing that another Carroll Fireman died there and I found this bracelet almost exactly 24 years to the day later, is really telling my heart something.
I don’t understand for who, how, or why, but I had to share this. I never met, but now will never forget my “Brother” Pete.
Love to all,
Eric Carroll
in memory of pete who i met on lake paradise upstate new york. and had just taken the exam to be a fire fighter. and a good fire fighter he was. a hero. i will never forget. sorry to his family, friends and fellow fire fighters for the loss. i pray for all n.y.c. fire fighters. you all rock..
– gary bancroftToday, September 11, 2025, I climbed 110 floors for Peter. My thoughts and prayers are for him and his family.
– Nancy SalazarI climbed 110 floors in honor of Peter today. May God bless your family. 9/11/2025
– Brad RiegerI live next door to Peter Carroll I miss him a lot he was really nice guy and I just wish they had the draft back in 2001 I could have got drafted I would afford for everyone especially Beauty Carol
– Joseph RoblesI climb stairs 16 times on his honor today 9/6/26 first time but proud that I did for a falllen here
– Peter carrollI climb stairs 16 times on his honor today 9/6/26 first time but proud that I did for a fallen hero
– Peter carrollWill be climbing in the MFSC this year in Peter’s memory. 25 years on, your name is still echoed all across the globe. I’ll bring us to the top. Rest in God’s care.
– JackTo the family of Peter Carroll,
– Holly StrapulosI ran a 5k for Peter sponsored by Tunnel to Towers in Tomball, Texas several years ago.Each runner received a badge with a photo of a first responder who lost his/her life on 9/11. My responder was Peter. Though I didn’t know Peter personally, my heart grieved for his loss of life and for his dear family. God bless all of these brave souls who died saving lives. I pray for fortitude and with love for all of their families and friends left behind. With love and heartfelt prayers for Peter and his family. Peter is now and has been in God’s Loving Hands!