Robert William McPadden‚ 30‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Engine 23. McPadden was continuing his family’s proud tradition of public service when he joined the FDNY. His father had served the department for almost 40 years‚ and his brother and sister are both police officers. While he waited for an opening in the FDNY‚ he earned a graduate degree in criminal justice and played a lot of Jeopardy. He and his wife had just bought a home in Pearl River so they could be closer to family and friends.
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In Nashville we have a 110 story stair climb in honor of you and the other 342 fallen brothers who left our world on September 11th. You selflessly gave your life doing the job and for that I thank you. I carry your name every year and it’s an honor.
Prayers to your Wife and Father and all those affected by your sacrifice.
Your in service,
Edwin N. Feagins
– Edwin N. Feagins Jr.FIRE FIGHTER/EMT
NASHVILLE FIRE DEPT
Thank you Brother for your sacrifice. I will not forget you. Prayers to your family
– Chad LankfordNFD/Medic 21
I climbed 110 floors today in honor of you and all the firefighters that lost their lives on 9/11. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will never forget.
– Lety SanchezMcAllen, Texas
I climbed 110 floors on 9/11 at Red Rocks Colorado in honor of YOU brave young man…Thank you for you sacrafice….We don’t ever forget…have been doing this for 5 years….God Bless….Laura Cruz Broomfield Colorado 2017
– Laura CruzToday I climbed for you, your wife and family. Along with everyone who has sacrificed their lives to protect and save others.
– Brittney GrasslIt was truly an honor. And you will not be forgotten!
Green Bay, Wisconsin
It was an honor to climb with you today, Sir. Thank you for your selfless act of courage. Rest In Peace, Fireman Bob.
– Ben AddletonCairo, Georgia – 2018
On Saturday I did the Lambeau Stair Climb in Green Bay Wisconsin. It was my honor to climb in memory of you this year.
– SashaToday my son Austin Gilliam, with the Emporia Fire Department climbed the 110 flight tribute for Robert W McPadden. Our prayers are with his family 9/7/19
– Sara GilliamI ran 110 stories in your honor today at Cahokia Mounds in Southern Illinois. Thank you for your selflessness and willingness to help others. And to your family: Be proud and strong you amazing people! Robert is a true hero.
– AdamI am honored to have climbed the 5th annual NYC Memorial Stair Climb with your prayer card in hand. Since May 4th 2019 i have carried the memory of you and the other first responders’ who lost their lives on 9.11.01.
Thank you for your service and i will make certain you are not forgotten.
– Maxwell KennyI will be doing the 9/11 tribute stair climb in honor of him tomorrow in Panama City Beach Florida. God bless the family
– Scott DominoI walk in memory of you in Greenville, SC on 9/11/21. Prayers to your family and thank you for your service and sacrifice.
– Rob BousquetHappy Birthday ❤️
– Bleich FamilyMy grandfather Myles McPadden was born in 1895 in a family of 12 siblings. 9 of them went to NY (Albany). I believe Robert might be a grandson to one of them. Would love to hear from relatives
– Ultan McPaddenThank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. I climbed in your memory today. You will never be forgotten.
– Lori FloresLori Flores
9/11/22- Tucson, AZ
In Denver today at the 9/11 memorial stair climb, I had the honor to bring Robert William Mcpadden up 110 stories. We will never forget. 9/11/2023 Los Angeles Fire Department.
– Brad Ibanez