FDNY Engine 54/Ladder 4/Battalion 9

"Great people! Thank you for your service!"

"I've got so much respect for emergency workers. On a recent trip to New York I had to take a look at engine 54. never missed a performance"

"I sit here reflecting on my morning. I talked to Paul Gill through out the climb... so much that Rock was semi concerned I was losing it. I joked with Paul, laughed and of course kept going because he can't and can no longer climb. I thought about that day the world changed. I looked at the young YOUNG rookies there completing the climb and starting their journey to becoming a firefighters. I asked a couple of the water holders if they were firefighters and when they responded yes, I told them they were def on the crazy scale. On the 4th lap I told them I had mad respect for them. When I passed people in full gear; firefighters, SWAT officers, Sheriffs etc... I told them I had respect for them. These people choose a profession where they run in while everyone is running out. 9/11 was just another fire when they first responded. Then everything changed. 343 beautiful firefighters died that day and 180 since. I will continue to honor them. I will contiue to learn about them and raise money for the Fallen and their families. I will continue to chat with Paul Gill. Thank you again to everyone who reached out, joined, donated and shared. If and when presented the opportunity to do this, ITS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Hug your people. With Love and Respect Tara"