Robert E. Parro‚ 35‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 8. When it came to being a fireman‚ Parro simply loved the job. The eight-year FDNY veteran was a lifelong Long Island resident. He grew up with his five siblings in Levittown. As an adult‚ he continued to live there with his wife and young son. Friends and neighbors appreciated Parro’s skills as a handyman. On his days off he would often help them out with home projects.
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This was one good kid and friend growing up in levittown NY and turned out to be a very very BRAVE MAN may God bless you and your family ROB
– MICHAELI fly an American flag with his name on it. It was one of the memorial flags flown in Forest Park in St. Louis MO – in remembrance of all who perished on 9/11.
– L. ThummI climbed in your honor today sir. For the fort bliss 9/11 110 stories remembrance of the 20th anniversary. Rest In Peace brave sir.
– Margaret GammonsI have worn Mr. Parro’s memorial bracelet for 20 years. I will continue to do so. My husband was an Alexandria FD lieutenant at the Pentagon on 9/11. God Bless.
– Malinda H. HenkeI will always remember Rob, my friend that I worked with before him becoming a firefighter. May he rest in peace.
– Anita FrancoAnita Franco
Fairfield Properties
I carried your card in honor of all those fallen on 9/11, including two of my high school classmates. I grew up on Long Island, NY, and presently live in CA. Climbed at an event in Bishop, CA, with 100+ others, 9/11/2022.
– Larry PaceI walked in your honor today in Swansboro, NC. God Bless.
– Mark GriffithHonoring your loved one today in Richmond, VA memorial stair climb. God bless FF Parro and his family.
– Michael CampbellI climbed in your honor today Rob, in Las Vegas we did The Strat tower (108 floors)
– Tommy SafferyAs I got tired I pulled through will the will and strength from all who passed on that day. Rest in Love!
I am climbing in your honor today for the 22nd remembrance of 9/11. God bless you and your family for your sacrifices.
– Hannah Davis9/11/23 – Today, I climbed 110 flights at Fritz-Walter-Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany in honor of Robert…never forgotten.
– Mark BanuaToday I climbed for you! I selected your photo from hundreds laid before me on a table. 110 stories climbed at Fluor Field in Greenville SC. #neverforget
– Ashley MarionWe miss you Robert, words cannot express the pain in my heart that I will never get to meet you and know you. I’m grateful I was able to visit your memorial, and place a flag in your name. I wish I could have done so much more, for everything you did for so many people. We are so proud of you and I think of you every single year, you look so much like my own father. I hope you know your legacy was carried on through my dad, who continued to serve the fire service for 25 years in your honor. We love you Robert, we miss you, we are so proud of you.
– Hannah Parro