Richard Jerry Guadagno

Inscribed

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National September 11 Memorial South Pool · Panel S-67 Richard J. Guadagno

Refuge Manager

Also kept at

badge.nw ↗ Refuge Manager

In memory of

Richard Jerry Guadagno

1962 – 2001

Born in
Trenton, New Jersey
Killed that day
September 11, 2001, aged 38
Lived in
Eureka, California
Aboard
Project Leader, Refuge Manager, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Flight 93, Passenger

Their life

Location: Pennsylvania
Weapon: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Offender: 19 suicide attackers

Refuge Manager Richard Guadagno was killed when the commercial airliner he was a passenger on was hijacked while he was returning from vacation.

The plane crashed after passengers, who had heard about the other hijackings, attempted to re-take control of the plane in flight. During the re-taking effort, the plane crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania. Although it cannot be proven, there is reason to believe that Manager Guadagno was among those who attempted to re-take control of the plane. Manager Guadagno's badge and credentials were found in trees where the cockpit debris had broken off and scattered into, highly suggesting Manager Guadagno was among the passengers who fought back and attempted to retake control of the plane.

Manager Guadagno had been employed with the United States Department of the Interior for 17 years.

Survived by

He is survived by his parents and sister.

What is held of them

Richard Jerry Guadagno
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The visitor center at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California is named for Guadagno, who oversaw construction of the building but didn’t live to see it completed. Above he is with Raven, his German shepherd puppy.
The visitor center at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California is named for Guadagno, who oversaw construction of the building but didn’t live to see it completed. Above he is with Raven, his German shepherd puppy. 1 View WEBP 130 KB
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. 1 View WEBP 67 KB
At Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, top, a trail and an observation platform are dedicated to Richard J. Guadagno. He worked there from 1992 to 2000 as a manager and federal wildlife officer. At Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, bottom, in his home state of New Jersey, a pavilion and plaque honor him. Guadagno began his career there in the 1980s.
At Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, top, a trail and an observation platform are dedicated to Richard J. Guadagno. He worked there from 1992 to 2000 as a manager and federal wildlife officer. At Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, bottom, in his home state of New Jersey, a pavilion and plaque honor him. Guadagno began his career there in the 1980s. 1 View WEBP 110 KB
Richard Jerry Guadagno
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South Pool · Panel S-67, 22 namesDeborah Jacobs WelshNicole Carol MillerRichard J. GuadagnoAlan Anthony BeavenJason M. DahlLeRoy W. Homer, Jr.Marion R. BrittonWaleska MartinezMark BinghamSandy Waugh BradshawLorraine G. BayDonald Arthur PetersonJean Hoadley PetersonCeeCee LylesHonor Elizabeth WainioPatricia CushingJane C. FolgerHilda MarcinWanda Anita GreenDonald Freeman GreeneChristine Ann SnyderJeremy Logan Glick

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What people have said 1

I did not know you, but I know what was taken that day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026

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