Vincent E. Brunton
- Captain
- Fire Department City of New York
- New York
- Age: 43
- Year of Death: 2001
Vincent E. Brunton‚ 43‚ captain‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 105 in Brooklyn. Brunton‚ known as Vinnie‚ received a medal for saving a handicapped woman from a fire in 1992. Because of his dedication to fire service training‚ Brunton’s name will be inscribed on a pillar of a new Fire Academy. Brunton’s brother Michael is also an FDNY firefighter.
Hello, Today, my son & I climbed the equivalent of 110 floors in honor of Vincent. I didn’t know who he was before this climb but his name is with me forever now.
I did create a YouTube video of my journey yesterday. You are more than welcome to take a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OVeANy0e0Q
Thank you for everything you have done Vincent. May you rest in peace always.
Love,
– Ashley LarkAshley Lark
On September 10, 2016 I did the 911 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I did the climb for all of the fallen Firefighters, but on this date I did the climb for Captain Brunton. It was an honor and a privilege to climb for a fellow Captain that gave his live in the line of duty.
– Thomas ClarkToday I climbed in honor of Vincent E Brunton in Indianapolis, IN. ?????❤️?????
– Sheri BryantOn Sept. 9th, 2017, I was honored to represent Capt. Brunton in a stair climb in New Orleans. As a fellow firefighter and Captain in the Morgan City Fire Department (Louisiana), I appreciate the service and ultimate sacrifice that Capt. Brunton gave to the citizens of New York. We will never forget.
– Capt. Patrick HallerToday – 9/16/17 – It was my privilege and honor to participate the stair climb at Lambeau field in the name and memory of Captain Brunton. The sacrifice he and his fellow Fire Fighters made on 9-11 will never be forgotten.
Chris Hecht
– Chris HechtChief – Sister Bay & Liberty Grove F.D.
On September 16th I had the honor and prevlidge to participate in the 9-11 Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI with “Vinnie’s” credential affixed to my shirt. Upon arriving at the 77 step, the Memorial Bell was rung in honor of Vinnie!
– Mark LendvayGod Bless You And The Entire Dean Street Crew’s Souls In Heaven Captain. I Used To Live Across The Street From You Guys, I Remember All The Times You Guys Would Let Me Come To The House And Play On The Apparatus.
I Wear Your Company’s Number On My Chest In You Guy’s Honor.
– LunaToday, our FD hosted our 2nd annual memorial climb for the 343. I had the honor to climb for Capt. Brunton. 17 years later and it still feels like it was yesterday. Never Forget!
– THOMAS J PORTERon Sunday September 9th in Clayton, MO I climbed for Vincent E. Brunton
– Sarah BlindOn Saturday, 9/8/18, I also completed the climb for Vinnie Brunton. Thank for your honor and courage. You sacrificed your life to serve others. We will never forget???
– Maureen KnoxOn 9/11/18 I was honored to climb at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO in remembrance of Captain Vincent E. Brunton. God bless all of our first responders and their families. #NeverForget
– Kirsten FalcoTomorrow my day is dedicated to Captain Brunton and after work I will walk stairs at a 911 Memorial Climb in his honor.
– Andretoday, 9/11/2019 i did the 9/11 stair climb in my hometown in Thomasville, Ga in Cpt Brunton’s honor. God bless their families. #neverforget
– Reese johnson9/7/19- I did the stair climb at the bears stadium in springfield missouri in honor of vincent brunton. I am 16.. much love for these fallen heros.
– Kailey FoxOn 2019/09/11 I climbed 110 flights of stairs for Capt. Vincent Brunton. I will always remember him. Thank you Captain for your ultimate sacrifice. I ran that bell for you! May you and all other heroes of this great nation Rest In Peace.
– Tammi Kaim