Richard T. Muldowney‚ Jr.‚ 40‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 7. As a child‚ Muldowney and his friends would fight mock blazes. At 18‚ Muldowney joined the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Company‚ and‚ nine years later‚ the FDNY. Outside the firehouse‚ he was a spectacular carpenter and could build almost anything. He was also a Long Island bayman who enjoyed fishing‚ crabbing and clamming.
Richie adored his entire family. He always knew he wanted to be a firefighter and was the best at his job.
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Mariah Carey’s HERO is playing on the radio right now – Richie you are a HERO to so many. We will NEVER forget you! Forever in our hearts.
– Sharon L MoskowitzYou’ll be coming home soon.
– SharonOn September 12th, 2015 I participated in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in remembrance of Richard.
I carried a badge with his picture on it and I was proud to ring the Fallen Firefighters Bell and to announce Richard’s name with the utmost admiration.
With heartfelt condolences and May God Bless America,
-NEVER FORGET-
– Kaye KruegerI just participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb today in downtown San Diego, 2016, in honor of Richard and all of the fallen heroes. My badge had Richard’s picture on it.
I’m honored to run today and he is in our heart. I never met him, but he sounds like a great guy.
Much love – We have not forgotten!
– Jessica EvansHigb School Teammate and classmate FHS-1978
– Johnnie RicjardsonI never met you but you are my uncle. and it seems like we wouldve gotten along.
– HannahThis year I participated in the stair climb at Lambeau Field and carried his picture as my badge.
– Tamaira RettieWhat a true hero. Be proud of him always.
Will be Climbing stairs this Saturday 9/8/18 to honor Richie Muldowney and Kenny Watson (my sister-in-law’s 2 cousins) at the GCC Campus building in Dansville, NY. Mark Roberts, Interior FF/EMT, Warsaw Fire Dept., Warsaw, NY.
– Mark RobertsI participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Cahokia Mounds in IL, 2018 in honor of our fallen heroes. I wore Richard’s name proudly and in his honor.
– Kim GregoryMy heart goes out to his family and friends.
I will never forget.
On September 22nd 2018 I participated in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in remembrance of Richard, who was a relative of a high school friend from Pewaukee, WI.
– Colleen SchoenikeI carried a badge with his picture on it and I was honored and humbled to be able to ring the Fallen Firefighters Bell and to announce Richard’s name with the utmost admiration.
With heartfelt condolences and May God Bless America,
-NEVER FORGET-
I participated in the 911 Tower Challenge in Phoenix, AZ and proudly wore his badge on 9-11-19. I will never forget! God Bless.
– Jared EvensonRIP Richard Muldowney Jr.
– Tim HorvathIt is with great appreciation, remembrance, pride and gratitude I wear the Mercy Band with your name on it daily for you, your family, your memories and all of those who perished giving the ultimate sacrifice in their efforts to save others on 9/11.
NEVER FORGET!
Today is the 20th anniversary. I’m in Columbia SC about to participate in our city’s Tunnel to Towers walk. Because of COVID we have the option to walk virtually which I’m doing at my local park. I received a badge with Richard’s picture as a remembrance to the hero he was. I will wear it proudly. He would be 60 now and my thoughts are with his family and all those who lost their loved ones that horrible day. We’ll Never Forget.
– KatherineToday on this 20th anniversary of the tragic loss of so many other innocent Americans, I was bestowed the privilege of participating in a Memorial Stair climb to Honor the courage; and commitment of RTM Jr. and his fellow firefighters. Rest well! You’ve earned the respect and praise of the masses. Your sacrifice will Never be forgot! God Bless your soul; and the souls of those you’ve left with us to carry on your legacy.
– James BrottRichie guided me on my journey while participating in the Pierce 9/11 Stair Climb at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. On the badge that I clipped on my shirt, Richie is rocking out an epic Hulk Hogan “stache”.
This was my first stair climb to honor the 343 that selfishly sacrificed themselves to save others. Although it was tough for me, I cannot imagine how tough it was for Richie and the other 342. This climb really put things into a new perspective. HANDS DOWN, the most humbling experience of my life and am forever grateful for his sacrifice.
Richie, may you and all the victims forever rest peacefully. We’ll always remember and we’re STILL not afraid!
– Scott Thomas09/09/2022 – I gave a speech this morning at my school’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. I spoke of the Miracle of FDNY Ladder 6 at Ground Zero. I wore a patch with the name of FDNY Ladder 7 Firefighter Richard Muldowney. His memory gave me strength to share my message of hope and courage.
NEVER FORGET
– Timothy Green9/11/23 – Today, I climbed 110 flights at Fritz-Walter-Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany in honor of Richard…never forgotten.
– Mark BanuaToday I volunteered at my city’s 911 Stair Climb. We hung up photos of all the heroes on the walls of the stair cases. We read each name out loud as we added to the wall. Working the water station the photo of Richard T. Muldowney Jr was in front of me all day. I felt as though he was watching me cheer the climbers. He. Will not be forgotten.
– ShirleyGod Bless my mothers maiden name was Muldowney
– Charles Brennan