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Greg Buck Obituary
Where to begin with Greg Buck? Perhaps with wood.
He was an accomplished woodworker. For a number of years, he had a custom cabinetry and furniture business with his father, and they restored a couple of homes, including the Victorian that his parents live in in Staten Island.
He was also a classical pianist, and he played the organ at the weddings of friends. He went part of the way through cooking school and was quite proficient at the stove. He completed nursing school (where he met his wife, Catherine Morrison-Buck) and was thus a registered nurse, though he never practiced.
Finally, he was a firefighter with Engine Company 201 in Brooklyn.
"He was the most talented guy I've ever seen in my life," his wife said. "He just amazed me."
He was quiet about his multiple talents. It took awhile before his colleagues at the firehouse learned of his cooking skills and showed him to the kitchen. They began calling him the Silent Chef.
Firefighter Buck, 37, kept a woodworking shop in an old hotel he restored on Staten Island. He and his wife had planned to start a business selling antiques he restored and the new furniture he made. They were also in the process of buying a home on Staten Island. Mrs. Morrison-Buck closed on it a few weeks ago. Firefighter Buck was going to restore it. "Now it's my job," she said.
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Donna Hardy
September 10, 2023
I was honored to carry the picture and name of Firefighter Gregory J Buck during the Tri Cities 911 Memorial Stair Climb in Bristol, Tennessee. His bravery and sacrifice are sacred and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, faithful servant.
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Greg on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Alex
December 1, 2019
Rest in wonderful peace...
trevor dewitt
September 13, 2019
he is awesome guy
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Del Newberry
July 11, 2018
Thank you for your service. We will never forget, and today I pause to pray for your family and your many friends. Much love from Texas,
Alyssa Ellison
September 28, 2016
Dear Ms.Catherine,
My name is Alyssa Ellison, and I am a senior at Klein High School in Klein, Tx. For a research project, I am creating a tribute to honor a victim of the September 11, 2001 tragic events at The World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. I have chosen to honor Greg Buck with my tribute.
I am sure that the memory of the event is quite painful, so if you prefer not to participate as a source in my research, please know that I understand completely.
In order to properly honor Greg Buck's life, I am looking for any information regarding his/her interests. I would appreciate any pictures you could share of Greg. Please include, too, any memorable stories about him/her, details of his/her job, family, friends, accomplishments, and personality.
If you would like to have more information about the project, feel free to contact my English teacher at [email protected]
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Alyssa
[email protected]
Barbara Boam
July 13, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #271) on 6/3/13 as a dedication to your life.
Mark Lopez
September 4, 2012
My name is Mark Lopez. I am a firefighter with a department in Kansas. On Sept. 9, I will be climbing 110 stories in honor of Greg. I never knew him, he never knew me but I am proud to carry his picture on the climb for the second year in a row. Rest in peace, brother. This is for you.
April 23, 2012
To The Buck Family,
I never had the privilege of meeting Fireman Greg Joseph Buck, but in reading the obituary he was one of the most talented people that I have ever read about. But most importantly, Firefighter Buck lost his life in trying to save the life of others. A true hero indeed! Please accept my deepest thoughts of sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
(A Bible Student)
Michael Kerr
September 7, 2011
Dear Buck Family, My best friend is Scott, Greg's cousin from Las Vegas and a Day never goes by that I don't think of him and all of his brother's that died that fateful day. However I was Really floored when I watched the season finale of Rescue Me, and they showed Greg's name right above Dennis Leary"s head when he was giving the speech to the new Fire Fighters about the sacrifice these Brave Hero's gave on 9-11(White and blue lettering) My only regret that I wasn't able to meet Greg when Scott invited me to Staten Is, but he will always be in my thoughts!
Thank You,
Michael W. Kerr
Fire and EMS Dispatcher
Lemont Fire Protection
April 13, 2011
never forgotten.r i p sweetheart
Greg Mamishian
September 9, 2010
Dear Catherine,
I will be holding a candle while giving a tribute to your husband Greg at this years 911 Memorial at Station 88 in Sherman Oaks near Los Angeles, and would like to include reading aloud your beautifully touching March 10th message. The station has a fountain built around one of the pieces of the Twin Towers. A banner with be there for viewing with all of the names and pictures of the fallen Americans including your brave husband. Sincerely, Greg Mamishian
June 27, 2010
Wonderful tribute. How is the restoration going....completing what you both began?
Catherine Morrison-Buck
March 10, 2009
To all,
Almost 8 years have passed since the world was diminished by the loss of so many good people, most particularly for me, my brave and wonderful husband, F.F.Greg Buck. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him, talk to him and ask him to watch over me. No matter how many years go by, the wound remains and will never heal. I would walk gladly through the gates of hell, just to tell him one more time how much I love him and how blessed I am that he chose to share his life with me. Greg,I'll see you when I get there! Be waiting for me.
Love,
Catherine
FIRE FIGHTER
September 16, 2008
THANK FOR HELPING WITH THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND BEING A FIRE FIGHTER
Doug Abraham
May 31, 2008
God Bless the firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice on that awful day!!!
Jared Tryal
November 11, 2007
I have worn a tribute bracelet with Greg's name on it for 5 1/2 years. When it got too brittle to wear, my wife had a replacement engraved for me. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of his and his brother's sacrifice. May God bless their families and there memory.
cardenas
September 14, 2007
i am very srry about wat have happen to greg joseph buck he seems like a good man to be with
David Giancola
September 11, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Margaret Buck
August 22, 2007
My husband and I still proudly wear our bracelet bearing Greg's name. My husband is a firefighter and his name is Gregg Buck. Needless to say we have always kept your family in our prayers. Please know your Greg will never be forgotten by our family.
Kristine
October 19, 2006
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.
Evelyn B
September 13, 2006
I just wanted to thank you for your service to your fellow citizens. You were brave in the face of danger and you will never be forgotten. God Bless!
P Tabbernor
August 30, 2006
In remembrance....
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
October 31, 2002
Let the light always sign on GREG BUCK...... GOD BLESS YOU
Jan Arnold
October 28, 2002
I recently learned of the 9-11 bracelets that honor those who gave their lives on that tragic day. As a gift to my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter someday, I have many special momentos accumulated in what I call "Gamma's Box," and I decided to add one of these bracelets to this special collection. The firefighter who will live on and on in our family is Greg Buck. The bracelet and a copy of his biographical portrait will await her, and we will be forever honored to cherish his memory.
Neil Feder
September 16, 2002
To commemorate 9/11 at the Kelley School of Business, we were given pieces of paper with 15 names each and asked to write them in colored chalk on the sidewalk outside our new building. Greg Joseph Buck was one of the people on my list.
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. To fulfill the requirement of spiritual reflection that is required of us on this day, I am trying to learn as much as I can about Greg and the others on my list. That way, they are more than just names on a piece of paper. I am very happy to be able to put a face and a life story to Greg's name.
May God protect his soul.
Marianne (Buck) Hinger
September 11, 2002
May God's peace be with you, Catherine, and all of Greg's family. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, as so many firemen have done before him. My father, George Buck, was an engineer with the Chicago fire dept. The comraderie among all the men in the house gave us an extended family growing up. In addition, my mother was Catherine Buck, too. PEACE ! Marianne (Buck) Hinger - 9-11-02
Karen Brasile
September 11, 2002
I am the youngest granddaughter of George W Buck 1904-1981. He was an engineer for the Chicago FD from 1939-1961. Husband of Catherine Ryan, shift cook, and wookworker in his own right. The coincidences seem staggering to me down to the similar features of Greg compared to the photo's of my grandfather as a young man. My condolences to your entire family for the loss of Greg. You are in my prayers.
stacey alexander
September 11, 2002
i received a 9-11 bracelet with greg's name on it... thank-you greg... my heart is with you and your family
Gordon Buck
September 10, 2002
Dear Catherine,
Tomorrow morning I have the priviledge of participating in one of many performances of Mozart's Requiem in honor of those lost on Sept. 11. We were each allowed to select a name from the list of those that passed away on that day. I personally knew no one on the list, but I chose Greg because of the family name.
It has touched me deeply to get acquainted with him in a small way through the biographical sketches provided online, and from the tributes written about him. I am honored and humbled at his great sacrifice and at the good and decent person he is. I know that in our performance tomorrow my heart will be full and my thoughts will be on Greg and with you. May the Lord comfort and keep you well.
Ruth Kubishen
September 10, 2002
Mrs. Buck,
Our church had each parishoner pick out a name in a basket which had all of the names of the people who perished on September 11, 2001. I chose the name of your husband, Greg, and just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for him and your family as we approach the one year anniversary of one of the worst tragedies in history. After reading his bio, I see that he was a very special person and I am sure he is watching over us from heaven. Please accept my deepest sympathies and best wishes for peace and happiness in your life.
Love,
Ruth Kubishen
September 10, 2002
Tania Hardiman
September 9, 2002
Dearest Catherine
Catherine,
Although we have not seen each other in a long time, my memories of our happy days in nursing school, and Greg's sweet, sweet face and smile will never be forgotten. Our love and support to you and your family always.
Love your old friends
Tania and Ken
Laurie Bixler
July 16, 2002
Today I received my 9-11 bracelet in honor of someone I do not know: FF Greg J. Buck of Engine Company 201 FDNY. Although I never knew Greg, I believe he died for me, and for us all. That's who he was; that was his job - to place himself in harm's way so that others would not be. I wear FF Buck's bracelet in humility and respect for the life he gave.
Michael Iezzi
May 8, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Greg to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
susan
April 9, 2002
mrs. buck,
i bear your husband's name on a Mercy Band and I pray for him daily. I am so grateful for the sacrifice that he made and I am certain that he has a special place in Heaven. I wish I could have known him, and I'm grateful to have a picture at last to go with the name. It sounds like he was a great guy ~ please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss, and know that his sacrifice was appreciated.
Flora De Filippo
February 8, 2002
Greg - I never met you in person and I feel cheated. I spoke with you once on the phone and was taken with your warmth and friendliness towards someone you didn't know. I see your pictures and your smile - which is branded in my mind. Your wife, Catherine, has allowed me to become her friend and I treasure the gift. I am awed by the selflessness shown by you and your firefighter brothers. I know that now you are at peace and, as would be your character, worrying about Catherine's well-being. There is a hole in the world, Greg, left by your absence. And there are lives that you have indelibly touched - I include mine in that number. Your sacrifice has enabled others to examine their priorities and re-acquaint themselves to the things that are truly important. I hope we never forget this lesson. Thank you, Greg, from the bottom of my heart.
Flora De Filippo
Connie Stopera
February 8, 2002
As a Nurse for 30+ years, my GREATEST admiration and respect to all who work in police, fire and emergency services. Greg's physical being may be gone, but his spirit lives on in your heart forever. May his soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace. --God Bless you and yours! Connie
Catherine Morrison-Buck
February 8, 2002
To all those who sent messages,
Please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for the love, support and prayers that were offered for Greg, myself and our families. The loss of my husband is a wound which will never heal. He is my best friend, lover and most devoted supporter and my world will be forever diminished without him. I take comfort in knowing that in the gravest of extremes, he and his brothers selflessly gave their lives in order to save others.
God Bless America and our heroes!
Thank you, Catherine Morrison-Buck
STEPHANIE BORRIELLO
February 5, 2002
I did not know Greg personally, however I do know his wife and just by knowing all her special qualities, I am sure Greg was just as special. They are two people trained in a field which involves helping others. May Catherine find peace and courage in dealing with this awful tragedy and may she always remember that she is loved by many.
Vincent Buck
February 2, 2002
Mrs. Buck, My daughter sent me the Mercy Band braclet with your husbands name engraved on it. Having been a fireman and a forest ranger for years, I feel a kinship with all fire fighters. I have lost some close friends in the wildland fire fighter ranks and it hurts. Please rest assured that I will wear this band as a reminder of what your husband and all the other heros in the fire service have contributed to this proud nation. My prayers are with you and yours.
Terri Boni
January 31, 2002
Would like to offer my sincere sympathy and let you know that I am now wearing a "Mercy Band" engraved with his name. Will always remember him and all the firefighters that gave their lives.
Lucy Sukonik
January 25, 2002
I would like to express my deepest sympathy the Greg Buck's family, especially to the his mother. I never met Greg but I met his mother.
She teaches ESL classes in Staten Island. She one of the nicest people I've ever met.
Tim Schreiner, editor of Fine Woodworking
January 16, 2002
The sympathies of the woodworking community go out to Greg's family and friends. His interests and obsessions were so much like those of many serious woodworkers, yet he clearly was a special person. I plan to mention him in my dinner speech at Fine Woodworking magazine's annual woodworking conference at Colonial Williamsburg this month.
liz and pete
January 15, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you Greg. And to his wife and family we are deeply sorry!! Thanks Greg for playing the organ at our wedding. Liz and Pete
Elisa (Buck) Parrott
January 11, 2002
I just wanted you to know that I just ordered a Mercy Band with Gregs name on it for my father, Vincent Buck, who lives on the Minesota/Canadian border. My dad recently retired after 30 some years as a Forest Ranger, and he was also a fire fighter for many years. Gregs memory will live on, and prayers will go out to his family everytime my dad or someone else looks at Gregs name on the band on his wrist. We will never forget him! God's Blessings be with you always,
Elisa Parrott
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 2002
We are extremely sorry for our nation's great loss of Greg. We thank him from our hearts for dedicating his life to help others as a firefighter. Such a dedication comes with a warm, brave, and caring heart. May Greg's many talents, his ability to listen to others, his courage, life and love live on in those who love him and in those who have been touched by his life. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by the warm memories of times together. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry deeply with you in America's loss of a hero.
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
Janis Hyde
December 18, 2001
Dear Mrs. Buck, Your husband's bravery and sacrifice, and those of his fellow firefighters, are deeply, deeply felt and appreciated by everyone across the entire United States. May his spirit soar to the greatest heights. God be with you and yours always.
December 11, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS GREG JOSEPH BUCK AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Judy Cherbonneau
December 8, 2001
I never met you, Greg, but I wanted to express my sorrow and thoughts to you and your family. I know there were too many heroes who perished on September 11, and one of those heroes was you! I do know one thing, heroes become Angels when they leave this earth and we all know Angels live with God in Heaven. Heaven is now where you live with your 342 fellow Angels. God Bless you and your family. I am so sorry for their loss.
Erik Roybal
December 4, 2001
My deepest sympathy to Greg, and his family. I'm a Driver/Eng. w/
Los Alamos Fire Dept. Thank you Greg
for your Bravery, and ultimate sacrifice. I purchased your name on
a mercy-band through calvery chapel,
and wear it proudly as a constant reminder of you and what you and your brothers did for us. May god bless your soul. We will never forget you.
Bud Hamm
November 18, 2001
God Bless Greg and his family. Thank you Greg for sacrificing your life so that others might live. The greatest gift and highest sacrifice was made by you on 9/11. I honor your memory by wearing a memory barcelet and I pray for you and your family every day.God Bless America.
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