In memory of
Edward F. Reilly, Jr.
1947 – 2009 Today would have been the birthday. A white rose is at the name.
- Died of it afterward
- July 23, 2009, aged 61
- The day
- The Years After
Their life
Firefighter Edward F. Reilly Jr., 61, of the Fire Department City of New York – Ladder 160, died on July 23, 2009, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Queens, New York. He married Nancy, and together they had three children, Paul, Jennifer, and Gregory. He was also grandfather to seven grandchildren who were his greatest source of pride and joy. Edward started his career as a firefighter in 1978 at Engine 55 and then at Ladder 160 until his retirement in 2002. Throughout his years of service, Edward was admired for his dedication and deep commitment to others. Today, as we honor him, we celebrate his dedication as a firefighter, but also the lasting impact he has made to his family and community.
How they died
Firefighter of the Fire Department of the City of New York, who died of an illness from the rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center. The department added the name to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall at the ceremony of 08 September 2011. He died on 23 July 2009, aged 61.
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