In Memory of Keith Roma

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I worked with keith at clove lake cars he was a sweet guy. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. God brought home a very special Angel.

*** Posted by Bernadette on 2011-09-12 ***

I met Keith a little while ago in a television documentary broadcast on Italian television.
I was deeply impressed by the story of his father, moment by moment, until the day when his son was found.
You are a people who have given us all an example of what the union, love and altruism that exists in your hearts-as well as Keith has shown in those tragic moments.
God protect us!

*** Posted by Calogero on 2011-09-10 ***

You were one of the first people to teach me how to play basketball. You were so patient with us being so young. I remember you every time I decorate my Christmas tree with the teddy bear tree ornament you gave the entire team that year. I saw the news segment on NY1 today and went straight to Angels Circle to pay my respects. RIP

*** Posted by Lauren C on 2011-09-10 ***

Keith is the son of my cousin Rosemary and her husband Arnold. I grieve every day for them and for him. He died a hero....but to them he was just their son a boy full of life!

*** Posted by Karen O'Donnell on 2011-05-02 ***

Thanks for all who remember and honor the great person my brother is, our hero in heaven.

*** Posted by Maureen Garri on 2010-10-22 ***

I'm deeply sorry. In language arts class I'm using Keith Roma as my hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

*** Posted by Tyler on 2010-09-16 ***

It's the ninth anniversary of your death, and I miss you so much. You made the ultimate sacrifice and gave your life to save others. You will always be remembered for your heroism. I will always remember the times we hung out and played cards or when we shot pool. You always made me laugh, and I will never forget you. You are my hero and my friend. I love you.

*** Posted by Chris-Ann Grey on 2010-09-11 ***

If tears could build a staircase,
And heartache build a lane,
I would walk right into heaven,
And bring you home again.

I never knew you, but yours is a name I will never forget. R.I.P., hero.

—Joel Whitaker, future firefighter, Somerset, England

*** Posted by Joel Whitaker on 2010-01-06 ***

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Roma family. I am a firefighter in Florida, just south of Tampa. Our members, probie through chief, will never forget the sacrifice that our brother made on that morning, nor of the brothers who still struggle with afflictions today. We erected a 9/11 memorial that stands in front of our Station #1 to honor them. 343 has been driven into our heads, and as I was putting the list together, I kept coming up with one extra name. It was Keith. I spoke with several FDNY members to clarify what was going on. That is when I found out that Keith was Fire Patrol. When I told them that my intention was to list him on the memorial as #344, I received overwhelming support from them. Keith Roma's name is proudly displayed on the memorial, and if you are ever on Anna Maria Island in SW Florida, please stop by and see it. God bless you and all of the families. To see a picture, please email me at barry (dot) brooks (at) wmfr (dot) org.

*** Posted by Barry L. Brooks Jr on 2009-06-18 ***

My husband and I visited New York in April 2006. My husband is a photographer and was taking lots of photos as we walked around the neighborhood of Patrol House No. 2. We came upon the firehouse, and my husband stopped to take some photos of the outside of the house. He made a grid print comprising 16 small snapshots, which hangs in my office. One of the snapshots has the plaque memorializing Mr. Keith Roma. Even though I never met Mr. Roma or his family, I say a prayer for them when I look at it. Our family will never forget 9/11 and the heroes and innocent victims who lost their lives that day.

Blessings to you all,
The Glovers

*** Posted by the Glovers from Loveland, OH on 2007-10-13 ***

I met Keith's mom (we didn't exchange names, but I am the redhead you spoke with). My Aunt Pat was with us in the "bathroom waiting room" today at a doctor's appointment. My prayers go out to your family, and I will think of you when I think of the other 343 of the 344 that gave their lives for US that day. He is my hero!

*** Posted by Trish on 2007-10-11 ***

I knew you when I was 9.... my sister Bonnie took me to see her friend miltain and she met u.... while u brought us all around the city, let us in the fire trucks and even went to a bar to play pool with me. My sister loved you.... she misses u to this day as much as I do, and we can't stop saying it.... we love you.... u were kind and generous and treated my sister right, and she was happy.... u weren't supposed to, but you went on the train ride back to Long Island with us and made my sister and I feel safe and happy.... I have your shirt u gave me with your name and patrol on it still, and it's on my wall, framed.... we will always miss you

*** Posted by Jake Weisberger on 2007-09-11 ***

The ABC Ch.7 NY 11:00pm newscast on 9/25/06 featured a bit about the NY Fire Patrol. I heard the beginning of the clip and perked up just in time to hear and see Keith Roma mentioned by name and picture. I didn't know Keith personally, but if he was anything like his brother Dr.Roma, with whom I am acquainted, he must have been a quite a guy.  Always honored, never forgotten.

- 344 -

*** Posted by a friend of Dr. Roma (Keith's brother) on 2006-09-26 ***

Happy Birthday in Heaven!  We love you and miss you. The sunshine in Spring will always remind us of you and the times we spent playing outside.  Baseball season is about to begin. You should be getting warmed up for the games.

Let's go Yankees!

Maureen, Elizabeth, Keith and your newest nephew Joseph.

*** Posted by Maureen Garri on 2006-04-11 ***

One of the nicest, funniest guys we knew!! We shared Doorman duties at a bar, and were regular pals.
He always made us smile. He still does. All we have to do is remember.

*** Posted by BAZ & JOSH on 2006-02-18 ***

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