Robert J. Crawford‚ 62‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Safety Battalion 1‚ Randalls Island. A 32-year FDNY veteran‚ Crawford often talked about retiring but could never bring himself to do it. Off duty Crawford enjoyed tinkering in his workshop and fund-raising for the cancer hospital St. Rose’s Home. Crawford and his wife have five grown children‚ two of whom are police officers.
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9/11/2016 – Remembering the fallen today. Climbed in Robert J. Crawford’s memory, it was an honor.
– Tiffany BakerI want to thank you for the privilege of being able to climb in your honor. It was a very humbling experience. Hope the family is well and safe. God Bless!!
– Ramona MathewsIt was an honor to climb in honor of Mr Robert J. Crawford’s memory today. It was the most humbling experience. Rest easy sir.
– Jordan WinninghamIt was an honor to climb for Mr. Crawford today. Rest in peace! #neverforget #911 #nyfd #hero
– Alma ValeroVisited the 9/11 Memorial today for the first time. Your name was the first name I saw and it took my breath away. I did not know you but I felt a connection as Crawford is my maiden name. I had to learn about you and wanted you to know you are not forgotten.
– Deitra CrawfordIt is an honor to be climbing for you. Want to say that this was a humbling experience. From my family to yours. Rest easy Brother.
– Stephen HearnToday in Kansas City I had the honor of climbing in the memory of Firefighter Safety Robert J. Crawford. Rest easy brother. Next year I will be proud to honor you again, sir.
– Stacy GashMy husband climbed for Mr. Crawford this weekend. He is honored and privileged to climb each year in Dallas, and tomorrow, we’ll spend extra time reflecting on Mr. Crawford’s sacrifice. Rest easy. We have not, and will never forget.
– Jessica ArriagaThe Arriagas, Dallas TX
During the 2017 911 Memorial Ride in Knoxville TN, they had small cards with the names of fallen firefighters for anyone that rode so we could carry them with us.. Further they ask that we keep them with our Bike for year if we were willing. Robert J. Crawford has been with my Bike all this time. I have been to this site a few times over the years, wanting to say something but never found the words. One day, I plan to mail the card I have to his Station. It has been an honor riding with you.
– Daniel PowersIt’s been 20 years and Tomorrow I climb in your honor Robert Crawford. You will never be forgotten! 9/11/2021
– Kim BotkinIt’s been 20 years and Tomorrow I climb in your honor Robert Crawford. What a privilege it will be! You will never be forgotten! 9/11/2021
– Kim BotkinGood afternoon. I was in New York this weekend for the anniversary of this tragic day. After visiting the reflecting pools, we walked over to #10 house. I was already overcome with grief. I walked along the side of the house…. full of flags, flowers and photos… another level of sadness. I came across a photo of this firefighter…. I gasped! My mother, who passed in ‘93, was a dime collector, and since her death she sends me dimes …. always in the most random places. There on his picture, lay a dime. Tears again. I was hoping that on my trip I would “hear” from her. I am so so happy that this was the place. Maybe she knows that he is with God and he is ok! I came home and looked up his photo in the program from St Patrick’s Cathedral. Firefighter Robert J. Crawford. Thank you for your service…… We honor you. Godspeed! Thanks Mom! I love you!
– Joyce WildI was proud to climb at FDIC 2022 in your honor, sir.
– Neil FerrellRest easy brother.
My son named Robert James read aloud the name of Robert James Crawford today at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in Santa Barbara, CA. All victims are being commemorated and remembered today, by those who weren’t even born then. We are grateful for his service and legacy, which lives on decades later.
– Ariana AI climbed in memory of Mr. Crawford 09/09/2023 in Tupelo,Ms at our annual Memorial Stair Climb.
– Andrea HarrellClimbed 110 floors in honor of Robert J. Crawford – Heroes Never Die. Rest Easy
– Emilee GoddardI just watched film “What happened on September 11”..I’m shocked…
– Nik