Posted on 12/01/2004 10:12:50 PM PST by Cujo_usmc
9/11 Firefighter Killed in Iraq Wednesday, December 01, 2004 NEW YORK — A New York City firefighter who had responded to the World Trade Center attack (search) 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 (search) said. Engeldrum was killed Monday when his vehicle came under attack outside Baghdad (search). "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 great fireman," fire Lt. Brian Horton said at the Bronx firehouse where Engeldrum served. "He was 100 percent soldier. He loved his country, and he loved being a fireman. He was a lucky man — he got to do what he loved."
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Just read this article, and I thank God for people that are determined to fight this terror till the flesh from there knuckles begins to tear.
I'll second that. The guy is a hero twice over.
Very sad to hear. This guy is a hero and so are you. Thanks to you and all the men throughout the ages that have defended this country. Where would we be without all of you!?!
The sacrifice these guys make should be mentioned daily in our public schools...the disconnect is unbelievable.....
When the kids walk into class in the morning...there should be a prayer to start the day....God Bless all our troops fighting for America and keep them safe...amen.
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