In Memory of Edward F. Geraghty

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In Danville Illinois we had a memorial ride for the victims of 9/11. We rode over 150 miles through many towns, not real sure on the number of motorcycles, but the number of participants, fire station personnel,and bystanders was overwhelming. I had the honor of wearing B. C. Edward Geraghty, FDNY, Battalion 9 over my heart and was very proud to do so. Money raised on this ride is being used for firemen in the community who have perished for saving the lifes of others. This fund is set up in memory of everyone who lost their life on 9/11. I was so proud to do this. Wishing the family and friends of Edward Geraghty the love and strength that comes from each and everyone on this ride and everyone that showed their support. Gone but never to be forgotten. I am hoping the family sees this and knows this. Love you all and keep you in my prayers. God Bless!

*** Posted by Deana Newell on 2011-09-12 ***

I am running the 9.11K remembrance run in Las Vegas, NV, tomorrow. In honor of the fallen heroes, each of us runners was assigned a name. I am proud to say I will be running in honor of Edward F. Geraghty. Although I did not know Mr. Geraghty, I can tell by the comments that he was a very special man. I pray for his family and wish them the best.

*** Posted by S. Garcia on 2011-09-09 ***

Miss you, Eddie. Wish we had run NYC and Ocean to Sound together, like we had planned. Miss seeing you and your boys getting bagels after a long run. Still wearing the bracelet Conor gave out at the first "6:10 on 9-10". You and everyone else from RVC will be carved in stone and in our memories.

*** Posted by Bob Furlong on 2011-09-09 ***

Daughter of Paul Geraghty, Fire Chief, Clinton, MO; and married to grandson of Frank C. Clark, founding member of Rescue 1 NYFD. Proud to share the same name as Edward Geraghty.

*** Posted by Patricia Geraghty on 2011-09-04 ***

Last summer I went to NY for the first time. I remembered a small fire station close to Times Square and took a photo of the memorial close to the main gate.

I was watching those photos tonight, so I Googled for info about that fire station, and I found that Ed Geraghty was the Chief of Fire Engine #54, whose members died in the WTC collapse. Coming to NY made me even more aware of the huge sacrifice that NYFD, NYPD, and Port Authority have paid to help and serve their community.

I would like to express my strong admiration for the firefighters of Fire Engine #54 and the other brave people who lost their lives during 9/11 and, although I am not American, I would like to thank them for their efforts. May you all rest in peace.

Giacomo G. (Rome, Italy)

*** Posted by Giacomo G. on 2011-04-14 ***

You are not forgotten. I was a neighbor of Ed's, he and his family is and always will be in my prayers. A HERO of all HEROES! My love to his family on this day and everyday. GOD BLESS you

*** Posted by Kathy on 2010-09-11 ***

I am a volunteer firefighter in Falcon, Colorado. I had the privilege of climbing the QWEST tower as a part of the 5th Annual Denver Firefighter Memorial Stairclimb on 11 SEP 09. It was my honor to carry the picture and memory of BC Geraghty with me as I climbed. Instead of "never forgetting," I choose to "always remember" the heroic efforts of BC Geraghty and the 342 other brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their selflessness forever stand as an example to all.

*** Posted by Kevin Janes on 2009-09-22 ***

Eddie was a high school classmate. I think of him often and say a small prayer each time. We pray for his family that each day brings with it some measure of comfort and joy as they think of Eddie.

*** Posted by Gerry Seery on 2009-09-11 ***

May the good Lord and Jesus be with you and the other people who perished in the World Trade Center attacks.

*** Posted by David Tate III on 2009-08-05 ***

Connor:

I don't know when you started your email. I see the comments above are all from last August. Well, we are in the New Year, and this has just reached me in the heart of the country in Oklahoma. I wish you well with your petition. I am signing it and sending it on to my fellow teachers and Red Cross volunteers.

God bless,
Judy W.

*** Posted by Judy W. on 2009-01-07 ***

I am so sorry that your family was so decimated by this tragedy. May the roof above never again fall in, and the friends below never fall out.

I've received an email that states it is from this brave man's child, indicating that the date of September 11 be declared "national firefighters' day." If this is accurate, I support it wholeheartedly. Should this be deemed a hoax, I hope that the full and vengeful force of the both law and the moral majority shall fall on the head of the individual who began this email chain.

The email purported to be that of this brave man's son was this:

ceg8587@aol.com

*** Posted by Dan Devenney on 2008-08-22 ***

God bless you and your family. Ed IS a true hero, and he will never be forgotten! Be brave and remember the cause. 9-11 will always be a day of remembrance.

*** Posted by Leslie on 2008-08-08 ***

It's quite amazing that Edward Geraghty's son has reached so many of us. I do hope all firefighters will have a day to be honored and recognized for their bravery.

*** Posted by Deanna Reyes on 2008-08-06 ***

I am Irish and proud to have the same name as the 9-11 Hero Edward Geraghty. I learned about him when some time ago I came across his tunic on display in Dirty Nellies pub beside Bunratty Castle, County Clare. May God bless him.

*** Posted by Edward Geraghty (known as Eamonn) on 2008-08-05 ***

A HERO for all of us, for all time. A NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY is a long-overdue, wonderful idea, and the least we can do for all firefighters: those who died on 9/11, those who came before, and those who risk their lives each day for all of us. Thank you for your service.

*** Posted by Ruby Hilker on 2008-07-23 ***

I received an e-mail from his son and stopped by to say how brave he and his son are and thank you both for doing something wonderful for everyone! R.I.P., Edward Geraghty.

*** Posted by kyna on 2008-06-16 ***

I received an e-mail reference the late Chief Geraghty's son Connor trying to get names on a petition to have 11 Sep designated by the President as National Firefighters' Day to honor all fallen firefighters. I admire the son in trying to get this done, but I should pass on that the White House will not accept petitions in the form of e-mails. Signatures with names and addresses must be listed prior to being mailed in ... not on an e.mail. Collecting signatures by e-mail is a waste of time. Sorry, but I thought I should pass this on.

Secondly, and very important, I have made a Patriotic Quilt especially for Connor, the late Chief's son, but I need a mailing address so I can send it to him. All that was listed in the e-mail I received was "Rockville Center, NY," but no street address. It was mentioned that his late father was the chief of Battalion 9--and I've just spent an hour on searching via Google for an address for that firehouse without any success. Could someone please either send me the mailing address for Connor or the mailing address for the 9th Battalion so I can mail him the quilt I've hand-made for him in loving Memory of his father?

Thank you for your help on this.

My e-mail is: foxyladynita (at) aol.com
My home phone is: (727) 862-4142
My home address is: 9412 New York Ave (Lot 336)
                    Hudson, FL  34667-3430

*** Posted by Nita Fox on 2008-05-30 ***

Eddie was a giant of a man...

An every day hero..

We miss you Eddie...

I still envision you on the sand with the kids every time I look at our Ocean Club.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2006-06-19 ***

Sorry for your loss.  Please forgive me, but I recieved a e-mail about the petition that Mr. Geraghty son is doing.  Is this true?  If so, best of luck.  I too would like to see a special day set a side for our heros.  Lonesomedove62@cs.com

*** Posted by Ester on 2005-04-13 ***

I am so sorry of what happened to Ed Geraghty!!!!!
He had lived a good life and was a great hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But He is not in anymore pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*** Posted by David Tate III on 2004-06-20 ***

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