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Fred Claude Scheffold Jr.
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Over dinner, Fred Scheffold, chief of the 12th Battalion in Harlem, liked to laugh about fighting fires. Like the time he fell off a fire escape or the time he rescued the skinny man and left the fat one for his partner. "He never told us the bad stuff," said Kim Scheffold, a daughter. "He loved going into fires and rescuing people and he loved his men."
At home in Piermont, in Rockland County, Chief Scheffold skied, golfed, ran marathons and read everything. He also sculpted logs with a chainsaw, painted furniture in crazy- quilt colors and taught his three daughters to reach high and not give up.
His shift had just ended when the station alarm rang Tuesday morning but he jumped into the truck with the others. At 1 World Trade Center, he pushed through crowds to the staircase, intending to climb to the top. The building rumbled. "Doesn't sound good," he said to a friend. But he kept on pushing forward.
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Deborah Scheffold
September 2, 2015
NEVER FORGET
I had the honor and priviledge to represent Chief Scheffold in Nashvilles 9-11 stair climb this year. Thank you for you sacrifice. God Bless!
Rya Smith
September 15, 2014
Florence Scheffold Mastellone
September 12, 2014
Always remembered and in our prayers -- not just on 9/11.
Betsy Haynes
September 11, 2014
No matter how long it's been or will be you will never be forgotten. My hero.
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Bud Sheerin
September 11, 2014
9/11/14-Just returned from Church. Lit a candle for you. Always in my thoughts and prayers. I get great comfort in knowing that you are my cousin. Buddy
Elisa Marconi
January 4, 2014
Remembering you and all the heroes like you.... <3
<3
Elisa Marconi
January 4, 2014
Bud Sheerin
September 11, 2013
Freddie is always in my thoughts and prayers, especially today on the anniversary of 9/11. I have been playing senior softball for 13 years now, and when I go to the out field, I always talk to Freddie . Somehow, it makes me feel better to think that he is with me.
G. Freeman
September 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Sheerin
September 12, 2012
Another year...the sun was shing. The air was crisp and each breeze carried your memory. Thank you for your sacrifice and thank you to your family for theirsacrifice. They don't make them like you anymore. God speed and you are thought of fondly....often and not just on the anniversary of that day.
Betsy Haynes
September 12, 2012
Time slips by so fast but I will never ever forget you and your kindness and bravery. Freddy, my hero.
September 11, 2012
Your daughters are amazing and your wife is an inspiration. They miss you, and I do too, even though we never met. Thank you for everything you did to keep people safe.
Betsy Haynes
December 27, 2011
I miss you everyday. My dearest and best friend. My hero.
Suz
December 26, 2011
I miss you, Fred.
Deborah Scheffold
September 13, 2011
Uncle Harold passed this July, I spent hours looking thru old photos. I found so many of you and Uncle Claude and the whole family. I know there were trying times over the years but its evident there was much love, happiness and good times as a family. Dad and I spent a lot of time talking about the old neighborhood and I listend to stories about you, Dad was laughing so hard, seemed liked you were always smiling and living life to the fullest. Please continue to watch over all of us. God bless you and your family.
Jennifer Ferzola
September 12, 2011
those that have passed before us live on in the hearts of their family and friends forever. Rest in peace Mr. Scheffold
Devin Mohr
September 12, 2011
Such a gentle, kind man. Bright with lightness and humor.
Florence Scheffold Mastellone
September 11, 2011
Remembering you -- not just today -- but everyday. My prayers for you and your family.
Buddy Sheerin
September 11, 2011
I was last with Freddie at my brother Ray's funeral in N.Y.C. After the services, Freddie, my daughter Allison and I walked with Freddie to the fire house where he had parked his car. It was such a beautiful day and Freddie was upbeat and just so much fun to be around. This was a month before he gave his life to save others. I am always thinking of him . I 've always thought that he is the nicest person I've ever met.
Dawn Stanko
September 11, 2011
Never Forgotten!
Terry Sheerin
September 8, 2011
Another year has passed and here we are; and there you are. Still smiling down on us and letting us know you're there. What tragically happened shows us that life is too precious too waste...to the person who always gave so much to others....I still miss you like it was yesterday. And wish I'd been strong enough to be able to talk to you more often...rest well.
September 8, 2011
Dear Mr. Scheffold:
This year I will get to see your firehouse and hear wonderful stories about you. Your family misses you every day, and they are an amazing legacy and tribute to you. You were a great dad.
Deborah Scheffold
May 1, 2011
We finally got him..RIP Freddie
Monte Waller
October 27, 2010
BC Fred C. Scheffold I just ran a 5K at Joint Base Balad, Iraq in honor of you and the other Firefighters who gave their life for so many others. You and the others are the true heros. you will never be forgotton.
deborah scheffold
September 14, 2010
Gone but not forgotten....
Kati Gagnon
September 11, 2010
9/11/2010 9 years later and you are still missed so very much Ill never forget the short amount of time I got to know you. But you made a lasting impression on me. You will forever be in my hear and in my prays. I wish you my family a wonderful day and remember him with happiness not tears...
Jennifer Ferzola
September 12, 2009
gone but not forgotten - peace and love to you and your family
Dawn Stanko
September 11, 2009
I will never forget! The courage and sacrifice it takes to do what Firefighters and Police Officers do everyday makes them all heroes in my eyes. I was deployed outside our country when 9/11 happened and it broke my heart not to be there to defend her. Please know that I will continue to honor all those lives that were affected both living and deceased, September 11,2001.
Betsy Mineo Haynes
September 11, 2009
I'll never forget you, Freddy. My dearest friend.
Deborah Scheffold
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you on this day. NEVER forget. You are missed.
September 9, 2009
Thinking of you as always; wishing we had had the chance to meet. Your family is so wonderful - a credit to the fact that you were a wonderful Dad and husband. Thank you.
A neighbor
September 8, 2009
Remembering always, your kind spirit, your friendly face, and the loss to us all.
Kati Gagnon
July 23, 2009
Dearest family, I never knew this site was here till today I really don't know what made me think of him. I only met him once at my grandpas Funeral Raymond Sheerin. But from what I can remember he was a very kind man and very funny. I only wish I could have known him better. I wish you all the best and you are forever in my prayers.
Jennifer Ferzola
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you and your family. Peace be with you and them always.
Korkie Moore-Bruno
November 7, 2007
Freddie~
Bless you where ever you are.
September 12, 2007
Every September 11th, and every Father's Day I pray for your family and think of you. We never met but your daughter is a great gift in my life and I wish we had the chance to know each other. Much love to you and to the whole Scheffold family.
Jennifer Ferzola
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you and your family today.
Cynthia Obier
September 11, 2007
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal will be remembering Firefighter Fred Scheffold today in prayer. Supervisor, Cynthia A. Obier
Deborah Scheffold PAPD
September 10, 2007
Remembering you on this day..never forget...
kristine
May 21, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
March 3, 2007
In remembrance....
Kevin Grace
February 6, 2007
Hey Fred tis 2007 and good people still talk about what a good person you are...God Bless you I loved working with you,in the "Good Auld Days"
Jennifer Ferzola
September 11, 2006
We will never forget. We remember the heroes and their families with gratitude and all souls lost are forever in our hearts.
Liz Alexander
September 10, 2006
Thinking of you and your family.
Gone but not forgotten, our heroes.
Jennifer Ferzola (Lenna)
September 11, 2005
Gone but not forgotten. I had the pleasure of growing up with Mr. Scheffold's daughters in our little village, enjoying fun times with them as part of the Blue Phantoms marching band. Although I didn't know him well, I always admired his daughters' beauty, class and kindness. Those traits are not something one is born with. They are traits formed by fine parents and loving family. I know he was a fine man by the job he held and family he raised and I thank him for not how he died but how he lived. Peace and God Bless America.
deborah scheffold
September 11, 2005
remembering you on this day. god bless.
deborah scheffold girau PAPD
September 17, 2003
it has been two years and not a day goes by that you and the other heros are not thought of. each day as i walk into work and see the sign "never forget" ,i think of you and the sacrafice you made. i hope that in my career i can be as brave as you and affect peoples lives in the way that you have.
VANESSA PEREIRA
September 11, 2003
I can't believe it, two years gone by.Not so long ago, i could look out my window and see Fred, working on one of his new projects! I had been Fred's neighbor for over 9 years. I am 15 now, years have gone by, but he is still in my mind. I can never forget the person who first taught me how to climb a tree. It was on his front yard tree, i was so scard, but i knew if i would fall he would be there for me; he was always there. I was the neighbor who had the two dogs that could not stop barking. When i would let one loose he would always run to Fred. Fred loved my dog Buttons. Buttons would run to Fred, like as if he was a big strip of bacon. His tail would wag a the speed of light and no force in the world could pry Buttons away from Fred. A month before 9/11, my dog Buttons died at the age of 10, i could never forget the day i came back from camp, i looked a Fred and he said to me, "He's in puppy heaven now".Fred loved that dog.Fred taught me many things, how to climb a tree, how not to paint a chair. When ever i had homework problems it was always, "I'll be at Freds mom".Every Halloween he would put up this great pumpkin, painted onto a piece of wood, and when Christmas would roll around he would turn it around and it would be Santa Claus! Fred had the greatest imagination.He could turn the simplest piece of wood into a grand hotel for the birds!
On one of my birthdays Fred gave me a present i'll never forget, a sun catcher set. Till this day, i have that set, one cather in particular was painted just for him. I never had the time to give it to him now my time is up, so every summer when the sun is high, you can see that sun cather in my window facing Fred's Home.
I will always miss you Fred
Wendy Himes
January 26, 2003
Many years ago, I shared a passion for running. I received nylon running shorts with the FDNY logo that Fred used to wear from his wife Joan. Although I never wore them and now, the elastic is tired and stretched in the waistband.. I keep these shorts folded in my sock drawer on top to remind me how precious and fragile that life is. Having this momento of someone who was lost in a senseless day of tragedy reminds me that I should treasure every moment and take every opportunity to enjoy the company of my friends and loved ones.
I treasure this blue pair of shorts. It is a terrible shame that Fred hasn't been around his family and friends for the past year and a half. He would be impressed at how brave Joan has been and how adorable his new grand-daughter looks.
Tim Hoppey
December 7, 2002
Chief
There isn't a hallway
we wouldn't follow you down.
Shine your light
and we will go there,
beyond the flashpoint,
through the clap of thunder,
to the source.
Shine your light, Chief,
and we will go
where it is not yet
our time to follow.
September 23, 2002
freddie,
your a grandpa!
i know your new grandaughter will grow up knowing what a truly wonderful father, husband and friend you were.
Suzanne&Richie Murphy
September 12, 2002
We think of you every day...thank you for the smiles.
Joan Scheffold
September 12, 2002
I wish to thank everyone for all of there kindness and support this past year. This has been a difficult year for all of us, but knowing that Freddie was so loved has helped us. Then men from his firehouse have given us wonderful memories of a man who loved his job and the people he worked with.
Wife of BC Fred Scheffold
Joan Scheffold & Family
David Bevers
September 12, 2002
I received a white wooden cross with Fred's name on it at a candle light vigil for all the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. I looked for one with a firefighter's name on it as I, too, am a firefighter. I never had the chance to meet Fred, but I know he was a great guy. I will be thinking and praying for him and his family. I am also carrying his name inside my fire helmet, so that from this day forward I will carry on the traditions of the fire service and the job we do in his honor.
God Bless Fred and his family.
September 11, 2002
i cant believe its already been a year. you are gone but not forgotten
Francisco Garcia
September 10, 2002
taking this time to express sympathy to the family in Loosing such a wonderful person. If everyone was like him I would not be writing this. So as he would want you to do, keep rising to the top and never give up no matter how much you want to quit. Keep moving forward full throtle.
David Kane
September 9, 2002
My family sends their most sincere condolences. I lived at 26E down the block from your family back in the 70’s. I did not realize until today that your Dad was lost almost a year ago. I am sorry for your loss. – David Kane
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Jo Ann Rispoli
May 9, 2002
I just received my 911-bracelet with BC Fred C. Scheffold's name on it. I will wear it in honor of him and his bravey on that horrible day here in NY. My husband is a volunteer firefighter and my Brother is a paid man in Rye, NY. My brother was called down to the site that night. My husband went three days later. I am very honored and so very proud to wear Fred Scheffold's name on my wrist. Firefighters are true heros. Thank you, JoAnn
April 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO..FRED CLUADE SCHEFFOLD JR AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Lea Ann Parsley
April 6, 2002
To the Scheffold family,
My name is Lea Ann Parsley and I am an Olympic athlete with the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. I was recently honored to attend the home opener game for the NY Yankees and was given a 9.11 bracelet to wear down on the field in a pregame ceremony. I feel so fortunate to have been given Fred's name on my bracelet.
We were also presented these bracelets during the opening ceremonies and I received the name of Robert Regan from Ladder 118.
I can't tell you how grateful the athletes have been to be given such an opportunity to show our respect and appreciation to the men and women of the FDNY.
It has been my honor to wear Fred and Robert's names in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice they made.
May God bless you and keep you.
Lea Ann
Deborah Scheffold - Girau
April 4, 2002
We miss you, and think about you often.
Robert, Kathy, Deborah and Louie
judy york
March 27, 2002
I knew Fred in a very small way. But his humor and his kindness and his love for what he did and his interest in life always came shining through. I'm so sorry for his family's loss. My condolences to them.......and my thanks to Fred for being a hero who died, just doing what he did.
shirley levine
January 14, 2002
I volunteered to embroider a name on an American Flag Quilt which is being made here in New York City in memory of the New York firefighters and was just given Fred'name. I'm so delighted that there was a photo and tribute in the NY Times Portraits of Grief so I could get to know something about "my firefighter." My love and condolences to Fred's family. They should also know that there will be a quilt square for Fred in another large cooperative project.
Shirley
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
We thank Fred for dedicating his life to help others. The world needs more people with such a caring heart as he must have had. Thank you for sharing his story with the world. Some of it made me laugh a little so Fred is still touching people's lives in a gentle way. We are extremely sorry for your loss of Fred. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Wendy & Richard Himes
October 17, 2001
Dear Joan, Kim, Karen, Claudette and other family members:
It was an honor to have known such a loving an kind-hearted person like your beloved Fred. Although we didn't spend a lot of time with him, the time we did showed what an open-minded and humourous guy that he was.
We will always cherish the laughs that we shared with Fred at Bishops in Tappan at the end of December 1996.
The memories that Fred leaves behind are precious and we pray that God will comfort your hearts from this tremendous loss. He was a true hero who cared about other people first and he made the ultimate sacrifice.. he surrendered his life to protect and save his fellow man.
With much love...
Wendy & Richard
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