Vincent F. Giammona‚ 40‚ lieutenant‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 5. Giammona‚ who marked his 40th birthday on September 11‚ 2001‚ followed in the footsteps of his father‚ Vincent‚ who is a retired FDNY captain. Giammona‚ father of four‚ was known as Captain Fun at the firehouse because of his irrepressible humor and pranks.
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We’re praying for you Dorothy and Vinny. You asked me to remember you on this day. I will never forget. God bless you!
Love,
– Carole WilkeCarole & Kurt
1 Love <3
– Mekhi ClarkMuch love goes out too this man <3
– Lil pumpPrayers for him and all who loved him. God bless all those who run in the opposite direction of everyone else at the worst of times. You are the BEST of us.
– DEAN Andrew ERCKMay the Road Rise Up
Vinny died a hero
on his fortieth birthday
climbing 110 flights
to save lives.
His body perished,
remains never found.
Way too soon,
the wake
to celebrate his life.
Together, we
step onto the bus,
taking us to his hometown pub.
He is alive on this bus;
Lieutenant Fun, they call him.
We together—
boisterous,
laughing with Vinny,
as his brothers take turns
imitating his improv, his Elvis,
his pranks.
Our is the laughter
of aching souls.
His bereaved family
Awaits.
This is how I know Vinny—
– Leslie Lampe Longon this bus
with his brothers,
as the bagpipes
welcome him home.
Prayers for him and all.
– Bill StoltzRemembering you and your family on this day….
– Tom GiammonaA distant cousin from the other side of the country…
Miss him. He was the best. Funny guy.
– Stephen DennehyI participated in the memorial climb today at Lambeau Field in honor of Lt. Giammona, a true Hero. A bell was rang singly for him followed by his name shouted more than once today as 3,000 participants shared 343 names repeatedly. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!! By putting faces and names with the 343 firefighters, WE KEEP THEIR MEMORY ALIVE. Lt Giamonna’s picture will be on the wall at a VFD in Alabama with “hero” on it, as he is a hero.
– MelonyI walked a 5K today for the Stephen Siller foundation. I wore the LADDER 5 FDNY badge in honor of Vincent Giammona. I wore it proudly. His sacrifice that day will never be forgotten.
10/16/21
– Vonnie ShallenbergerCompleted the New Orleans memorial stair climb today in honor of this hero.
– Jonathan RussellDid the 9/11 Stair Climb representing Thomasville Fire Rescue this morning in honor of Lt Vincent Giammona. Rest easy brother.
– Joshua Matthew HarperI still wear your memorial bracelet in your honor.
– Tino Angelo YaccichTino A. Yaccich
Coordinator, Rochester Township PA Emergency Management Agency
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Today I am doing a 9/11 Memorial stair climb with the Terry Farrell Firefighter Memorial Fund. I have the honor today to do the stair climb in the honor of Lt. Vincent Giammona.
– Donnie WhislerIn your honor I climbed 110 flights to remember you.
God bless you and thank you for your service.
– Danny ManfreWe were probationary firefighters together in Engine 294. He was on the job only a few months before me but watched out for me. That’s the man that he was. You are always thought about, Vinny.
– matthew lejman jrI read about you in the book Outrunning the Demons, about your infectious lust for the fun things in life, about your unwavering loyalty to your family and to your service. You paid the ultimate price so that others may be saved. The very definition of a true hero. All our love from here in Scotland to your family in New York. Rest in Peace Vinny.
– Ryan DohertyLove you Vinny! Can’t get over the loss of you!
– LibbyI never met Vincent but have worn a mercy bracelet with his name every year on 9/11. Tomorrow 9/11/23 is his birthday and he would have been 62. God bless Vincent (Vinny).
– Paula Simi