Vincent S. Morello‚ 34‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 35 in Manhattan. Morello‚ who was a mechanic before joining the FDNY‚ followed in the family tradition. His father‚ John‚ is a retired chief‚ and his brother Marc is also a firefighter. Morello is survived by his wife and two children.
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Vinny,
– Jenny VenturaIf there are automobiles in heaven, no doubt you are fixing ’em. Thank you for always finding the problem.
Ventura Family
My husband did the FDIC stair climb in Vincent S. morello’s name!
Never forgotten! As a family we will return next year to honor another fallen firefighter.
– Martha FarrellI had the honor to carry the Vincent Morello’s lanyard in the 2nd 9/11Silent Walk. This was held in Charleston S.C. on the Ravenel bridge 5.5 miles in full gear.
– James MorrellShortly after 9/11 copper bracelets were made with the names of the firefighters who were lost in this catastrophic event. I bought the bracelet engraved with FF Vincent S. Morello FDNY Ladder 35 and there are times when I go to my jewelry box and take it out to wear – which I am doing as of this writing. Hope his family is doing well and in peace. So sad .. always so sad.
– Antoinette IsabellaI had the honor to climb in honor of Vincent Morello for the 2016 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Green Bay, WI. Our family will return again next year in memory of the fallen- never forgotten!
– Michelle johnsonI climbed 110 floors at the FDIC event in Indianapolis in honor of Vincent S Morello.
– Cindy JacquesNever Forget!
We miss you and love you Vin, I know the kids never got to see you, Jacob and Morgan really miss their Uncle Vin we wish you well Vincent.
– Your FriendDid a memorial CrossFit workout in honor of Vincent today. Workout found through 555 fitness. Thanks for the motivation today.
3 rounds
10 dumbell snatches
– Will10 burpees
5 snatches
10 burpees
I had the honor of running in remembrance of Vincent S. Morello of FDNY, Ladder 35 in Manhattan at the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk in Medina, Ohio. May we always remember.
– Christine LiebsonMy heart still aches for the Morello family and for my daughter BJ who was a dear friend of Vinnie (almost as close as a sibling) and was with him and other friends on the Labor Day immediately prior to 9/11/01 for their annual get together and BBQ. That was the last time she ever got to spend time with him and she carries, as we all do, the pain of the loss to this day…
I have a Massachusetts Firefighter Memorial license plate on my vehicle in tribute to him and all the first responders who served and died as a result of an evil element that hate built (and those who continue to serve us today) so bravely in their chosen ways.
I truly believe in the message that proclaims, “No one ever really dies so long as they are remembered in the hearts of those who loved them” And so it is with Vincent S. Morello of Queens, NY.
– JUSITH S. GANGELMay the Almighty assure that none of those brave souls died in vain by empowering further those who fight hatred today and forever onward!
I was honored today to represent you and your family in the stair climb today. Rest well your brothers all honored you and your brothers well.
– Chief Jamie BrillI had the joys of doing my first ever stair climb this year sept.22 2018 in Green Bay for one of many fallen soldiers glad I could walk all these stairs for Vincent S. Morello and all the other fallen hero’s
– Becky kiblerI never met you. I did not know your name before the events of September 11. It was only long after your singular act of heroism did I learn that I am a distant cousin. I pray for you Vinnie and in my own way, I climb stairs to help others as you did.
Peter Morello
– Peter MorelloToday I was honored to ring the bell at Lambeau Field in memory of Vincent. Your family was in my heart and on my mind all day. His sacrifice for the safety of others will never be forgotten.
– Christine WittI climbed 110 steps in Chattanooga TN at the 9/11 challenge. I am 48. I was looking at the badge thinking how young Mr Morrello was. He was born 4 years before me. We will not forget your sacrifice that fateful day. Thank you for your courage! ❤️
– Wendy JensenI had the honor of carrying the picture of Vincent Morello during the 911 stair climb at MCAS Iwakuni Japan today. I pray for his family and friends. Never forgotten.
– Rachael baranskiToday marks the 20th Anniversary. NEVER FORGET.
– Joel RuettenI will represent Vincent S. Morello with honor at the Lambeau 911 Memorial Climb in Green Bay, WI.
I carried your picture today as I climbed the 110 floors on this 20th anniversary.
– Ethel M Wilkey-DownsI had the honor on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th to climb for Firefighter Vincent S Morello. This climb was at the Sunsphere in Knoxville, Tn. Thank you Firefighter Morello for your ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
– Wayne BridwellIt was my honor to carry your young beautiful image up 110 flights of stairs today. I am so sorry you lost your life serving others 20 years ago. You lost everything that day and your family had to go on without you. I will NEVER FORGET your sacrifice Vincent.
– shauna murrayToday I climb in your honor
– Dan RiesI walked today.. 9/11/2022 in memory and the Vince’s picture 21 miles for the March to The Arch in St. Louis Mo today. We walk, from a location in St. Louis County to the Gateway Arch, 21 miles to remember and honor the brave souls died on 911. We will never forget you Vince !
– Lori BrinkleyAs the interim Fire Chief in Cincinnati, it was my honor to climb in memory of Vincent S. Morello on 9/9/23. To a fellow Brother, you will never be forgotten
– Steve BreitfelderI have the great pleasure of honoring Vincent Morello onboard the USS Charleston (LCS-18) as the Chief Selects pay tribute to all those who died on that fateful day. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
– Ryan Schneider