|
Home | Forums | Gallery | Register | Video Directory | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Games | Today's Posts | Search | Chat Room |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
9/11 Firefighter Killed In Iraq
AP
A New York City firefighter who had responded to the World Trade Center attack was killed in Iraq while serving with the Army National Guard, city officials said. Sgt. Christian P. Engeldrum, 39, is the first FDNY firefighter to die in Iraq since the U.S.-led war began, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. Engeldrum was killed Monday when his vehicle came under attack outside Baghdad. "I join all New Yorkers in mourning his loss and pray that his family finds comfort in the innumerable ways he touched so many lives," Bloomberg said in a statement. Another New York firefighter, Daniel J. Swift, 24, was riding in the same vehicle and suffered shrapnel wounds, Bloomberg said. Swift was in Germany for treatment and was expected to recover. Both Engeldrum and Swift spent months digging through the rubble of the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Engeldrum was a five-year fire veteran who previously served as a police officer. He was on active duty in the Army from 1986 to 1991. "He was a hundred percent soldier. He loved his country; he loved what it stood for. He loved being a fireman," fire Lt. Brian Horton said at the Bronx firehouse where Engeldrum served. "He was a lucky man: he got to do what he loved." "Chris was like the core of this house, and everybody looked up to Chris," said fellow firefighter Mark Klinger. "He was a great person, great fireman, excellent father, and a best friend." Engeldrum is survived by a wife and two sons. Engeldrum was one of 135 U.S. service members killed in the month of November, which matches April of this year for the deadliest month since fighting began in March 2003. Christian P. Engeldrum |
Sponsored Links |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Sgt. Christian P. Engeldrum gave his all for his family and country ,God bless him and his Family
__________________
[><] Dixie born and proud of it. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Average payout per 9/11 death is about 3.2 million dollars. The Sgt. 's family will get about 250 k. I think we got 10 k if we got killed ... maybe more if we paid for it to 15 k
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
10K sounds about right.
__________________
Boats O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. "IN GOD WE TRUST" |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
4 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Iraq | David | Iraqi Freedom | 0 | 08-18-2005 07:20 AM |
Buddy of my son Killed in Iraq | williams919 | Family | 11 | 05-23-2005 08:16 PM |
A firefighter from here was killed Feb. 13 while on a rescue mission in Iraq. | darrels joy | Police/Fire/EMS | 0 | 02-14-2005 05:28 PM |
Three Killed In Iraq Ambush | David | Iraqi Freedom | 0 | 01-12-2005 05:49 AM |
1st U.S. Servicewoman Is Killed in Iraq | thedrifter | General Posts | 0 | 04-05-2003 01:28 PM |
|