Russell C. Brinkworth of Ronkonkoma, New York, died on August 26, 2003.

He was a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department, Engine 286/Ladder 135.

He was the beloved husband of Donna; devoted father of Jennifer, Emily, Edward, and Christopher; cherished son of Henry and Marjorie Brinkworth; fond brother of Henry, Deborah Beckwith, and the late Ronald Brinkworth.