In Memory of George Cain

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I found the name of George Cain on a dollar bill and found this site when I googled his name. What a great tribute to a man who gave his all. I may not have known him personally, but though this site, I, as well as others, will get to know him. I did not lose a loved one on 9/11, but I did lose my 22 year old son in a car accident in 2008. I know the pain as well as the blessing of 22 years of memories. May Peace be with you.

*** Posted by Julie Boulette on 2011-09-12 ***

My cousin, George was a hero among men. A man with a bigger heart than most, and a savior of many. He will always be remembered in my heart and soul as a gaurdian angel. Rosemary, You are an angel in your crusade to honor the memory of him and all the victims of 9/11. Thank you for all your efforts from the McAuliffe family and the brotherhood of firefighters. We love you. We will never forget.

*** Posted by Tammy Depascale on 2011-09-12 ***

It was an honor that our church in Tennessee remembered New York City firefighter George C. Cain today. God bless his memory and his family!

*** Posted by Mike M (from Tennessee) on 2011-09-11 ***

George you are a hero, I remember hanging out in the city with you and Erin. Just thinking about you and wanted to let your family know that you are not forgotten

*** Posted by Richard Storch on 2011-09-11 ***

Will always remember, thank you George!

*** Posted by Robert killeen on 2011-09-10 ***

As I was googling this page Rosemary Cain appeared on the news right in front of me. There is something great that all of us at work here. RIP to George, all the firefighters, police and service personnel, and all that perished that fateful day. We will Never forget any of you. God Bless

*** Posted by Stephen Matuza on 2011-09-04 ***

i keep up with all the events around this page and of recent..learned the passing of william g firsching, he was a search and rescue worker at the pentagon and ground zero. his lungs were enflamed and lead to complications thus to an early death..god bless all the responders who have been passing away daily from all their efforts to restore order..sincerly lewis jasper.. william g firsching feb5,1965-july 12, 2011

*** Posted by lewis jasper on 2011-07-23 ***

Hi Rosemary; I am now living in Pittsburgh and the other day the sky was cloudless and the most amazing blue as it was on 9/11. I couldnt stop thinking about George. You told me he was always your angel and now he was mine too. I have never forgotten that and still have him memory card.I carry it with me and I think about you both all the time. Love-Laura

*** Posted by Laura on 2011-07-09 ***

I heard Rosemary Cain on the radio this morning speaking of her son George. Her story touched my heart and brought back memories of that day so many years ago. I came to work and did a search for "George Cain" to see this man. I found the man I heard in his mothers words... a beautiful man and a true hero.
George Cain - a man I have never met, but a man I will never forget.
Susan Powell 5-6-2011 (Glendale, Ca)

*** Posted by Susan Powell on 2011-05-06 ***

I saw Mrs. Cain on CNN today. I didn't recognize her, but I recognized George right away. I didn't know him personally, Margaret Neal is a mutual friend, but George is very special in my family. My late nephew, Matthew Fetzer, was given a teddy bear with a FDNY sweater and George's mass card when he relapsed with leukemia in 2003. The teddy bear is named George, and in 2005 my nephew Matthew passed away leaving "george" behind, but we know that his was surely going to be met in Heaven by the real George. God bless you all.

*** Posted by Mary Tarasevich on 2011-05-02 ***

5/1/2011 I was watching TV today. I surfed around and saw a wall of pictures of firefighters who died. I tried to look real quick to see if I could see George, but I couldn't. I changed the channel and saw a nice lady... a mother... hold a picture of a firefighter. I focused in and saw "Cain" above the image. Get out! The picture looked like him (although I was not used to the helmet)... It was Rosemary Cain talking about her son. Wow-George, now I am emailing hoping to get in touch with your mom.

I had met George through John (OB). He said he knew this guy who could ski and was looking for a share in a house in VT. George in fact was a good skier, equipment was not important to him. Once he skied with two different length skies because he had destroyed their mates. He just pointed those skies down the fall line-without a care in the world. I am sure he ran into burning buildings with the same regard. He knew there were people to save and challenges to face. George was a very organic skier. Simple. Always with a big smile.

To the Cain family, I am sorry for your loss. I also apologize for not writing sooner, but I think it was no coincidence I saw Rosemary Cain on TV! God Bless you on this day when so many lost in 9/11 are being remembered.

*** Posted by Mary and Craig on 2011-05-02 ***

Strange as it may sound, this is the first time I have come across this site, and I am so moved by all the messages of love and support for my family and for George. He is deeply missed and loved every day, and the journey has been long and exhausting. As we approach the ten-year mark, I don't know how that happened so quickly. It truly seems like yesterday.  But then when I think of all that has transpired since, of all the people who have touched our lives and who we crossed paths with, it puts it into perspective, somewhat. I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life and have met so many wonderful, sincere people who have come to New York to visit and pay their respects. It's been so touching to know how many people share our loss by their messages sent here. I want to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you: Some I remember from my tours at Ground Zero, others from volunteering at the tent, and some friends from work, but you have all touched my life, and I am so grateful that you will always remember George and keep him in your prayers. That's what it's all about, remembering the victims.... NEVER FORGET!

Thank you, and God bless you all.

*** Posted by Rosemary Cain on 2011-04-13 ***

George was a good friend I met in Telluride, Colorado. I started a 2-day bicycle ride in Colorado in 2002. This year is #10. For more info in NYC area, please call 718-442-4122. May god bless.

Dave

*** Posted by David Rowan on 2011-03-23 ***

I attend Choral Evensong in St.Patrick's Cathedral,Dublin Ireland from time to time.
Yesterday.7th Jan, I picked up the prayer book and inside was a foto of George C. Cain, born May13 '66--a victim of 9/11.This momento included the Irish blessing--''May the road rise up to meet you etc etc and ending--May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.''
Does anyone know who left this plastic momento in the prayer book--e-mail me and I will return same.
rodneysenior at eircom.net

*** Posted by Rodney on 2011-01-11 ***

In school we put up a flag for every person who died in 9/11/01, and attached to it was the name of the person, where they worked, and where they lived. I received George's flag. I will keep him in my prayers all this and next year. May George be in heaven looking down us at all.

*** Posted by Bredan on 2010-09-17 ***

To the brother of George - thank you for talking about your brother to our 7-year old daughter Lauren at Ground Zero. We were living in Indianapolis when the attacks occurred and since moving to NYC 4 years ago, we have gradually let our daughter learn about them. My husband and I deeply appreciate you answering her questions and giving her the card of your brother. We will put it on the wall of her room so we all can remember him and the sacrifices he and others made on that day. And we will make sure all of us think of him and honor him in some special way with each future September 11th remembrance. You are a very special person. Thank you and God Bless!

*** Posted by Maureen & Michael on 2010-09-12 ***

Was given the privilege of having his name on my Facebook Profile for the day. It was assigned to me at random, but I proudly display it in honor of him and all the others who were lost that terrible day. None of us knew these people, but thanks to the efforts of the heart, we know of them. I read his sister's post and feel deep regret at not having the opportunity to have known this man. It seems that there's a shortage of people like George Cain in this world, and today we should all be reminded of this. While I mourn his loss, I will celebrate his life and his example, a man who makes me proud to be part of this great country, just to have known of him. May God bless and keep the Cain family always....

*** Posted by Carleton W. Morris on 2010-09-11 ***

I met George's mother at a tour of ground zero, 3 years ago. I had seen a programme she was on around the time of the anniversary, and I was surprised to have met her. She gave me a photograph of George I still have it. I think about the 9/11 heroes and what they all went through on that terrible day 9 years ago. My thoughts go out to you and your family on this 9 anniversary.
Sharon Quinlivan Ireland

*** Posted by sharon Quinlivan on 2010-09-11 ***

On the eve of the 9th anniversary, I am taking time this evening to reflect on that fateful day. When I remember things about 9/11, I always have George on my mind and the memories of that little boy racing his bicycle up and down his street. God bless you, Georgie!

*** Posted by Lisa Spaghetti on 2010-09-09 ***

In early October of 2001, my husband, assistant chief Jim Love, and I made a trip to NY from Omaha, Nebraska. We felt that we needed to help in whatever way we could. It changed our lives by what we saw. The devastation was unreal. We went to Rockaway for a memorial service, where we meet Rosemary Cain. She gave us a picture of her son that we still have to this day. She told us, "Now you know someone who was taken on 9/11." We will never forget that day. What a wonderful mother, who has touched so many lives. We will be at the ten-year anniversary. This year we will be at Notre Dame stadium on 9/11/10. We will be wearing a fire helmet with a shirt dedicated to George Cain. May he rest in peace. Never forget what this has done to our country. God bless you all.

*** Posted by captain/paramedic Shaya Love on 2010-09-06 ***

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