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"He always wanted more action," said Patricia Tarasiewicz, describing her husband of 24 years, Firefighter Allan Tarasiewicz. So it is no surprise that he reported for work on Sept. 11, the day the couple had planned to leave for a scuba diving vacation in Mexico.
Mr. Tarasiewicz, 45, became a firefighter at 33, already having traveled widely and honed many skills. A Staten Island native, he met Patricia while stationed in Italy with the Marines. He went on to work as a sheet metal worker in California, a coal miner in Colorado. The New York Fire Department, Mrs. Tarasiewicz said, was his ultimate goal, or nearly so, since he kept volunteering for more challenging duty. His last assignment, with Rescue Company 5 on Staten Island, came after he used his free time to learn advanced scuba skills.
There was also his work at home, a weathered, 100-year-old house that he and Patricia, a flight attendant, bought two years ago to be close to the firehouse, a block away. By Sept. 11, he had rewired the place and remodeled the kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. His fellow firefighters have pitched in to finish the job.
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Your grandson reading your name today.
John Yarbrough
September 11, 2023
Your grandson read your name this morning at the 9/11 ceremony, saying, “My brothers and I feel we get to know you but still I wish I had a chance to really know you.” God bless.
Michele Borna-Stier
September 11, 2021
It's hard to believe that it's been 20years now. Love and miss you so much.
Pam
September 11, 2021
20 years. God Bless.
Russell Tarasiewicz
September 10, 2021
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The Kindred Family
October 10, 2019
We send our deep sympathy to your family. At all times may God give his comfort and help. Allan touched many lives and will always be remembered with much fondness.
Pam
September 11, 2019
Peace.
Tom Harris
September 11, 2019
Allan, I did not know you but I think about you on this day every year.
I worked with your brother.
God bless you and thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
You will never be forgotten.
Michele Borna
September 10, 2019
Allan,
Dearest Cousin, it's been 18 years this year, somewhat hard to believe it's 2019. So much has changed in our world, but not the memories of you. I miss you and I love you always.
Matt Barth
September 8, 2019
On September 7 2019 Myself and 4 members Of my department participated in a 9/11 Memorial stair climb. I had the honor of having Allan with me. It sounds to me like Allan was an outstanding man and Fireman. You kept me going today Allan. I will never forget you.
From Staten Island to Manhattan Island, you are remembered.
Michele Borna
September 30, 2018
Hi Cousin, I found you this year. I finally had the opportunity to return to NYC and visited the memorials around the city. I've never cried so deeply for you, and for everyone else who was taken on 9/11/01, in some ways, it was cleansing. I still miss you and your crazy stories. I know I haven't written here in a few years, I guess a part of me though I had moved on in my grief, seeing the Pools proved me wrong. I'm so thankful that Legacy has kept this page alive so I can write to you. I love you with all my heart. -Mabs
Navy Talent Acquisition Group Rocky Mountain
Ryan Kurtzman
September 29, 2018
On September 11, 2018 myself, 8 Navy Chiefs, and 3 Navy officers joined 343 firefighters in a memorial stair climb in downtown Denver, Co. We were all given an opportunity to carry a badge in memory of a fallen fire fighter up 110 flights of stairs. I carried Allan Tarasiewicz, it was an honor to begin with, then after reading about Mr. Tarasiewicz it was even more so. It sounded like he was a great man and someone I would have liked to have met. I wanted to let his family know that his service, sacrifice, and life are not forgotten.
Pam
September 11, 2017
Peace.
Kristina Shostak
October 8, 2016
Devyn Richard, my name is Kristina and I was the one who wrote the poem about Allan. My email [email protected]. If you have any questions please email me.
Michele Borna-Stier
September 15, 2016
15 years have now passed. I almost forgot to write you, but you are never, ever forgotten, my dear Cousin. I love and miss you, and I know I'm not the only one. Hoping the view from Heaven is as beautiful as ever.
Love always.
Shelly
Pam
September 11, 2016
Peace on the 15th remembrance.
Teresa Donahie
September 13, 2015
I chose to take part in the Memorial Stair Climb Challenge. This is the first time I've heard of it. I chose Firefighter Tarasiewicz, from the list our group, Runners Lane had. I climc to honor his memory, to celebrate his life, and pay tribute to his amazing bravery. I hope I do honor to his memory. My condolences and my deep gratitude. He will not be forgotten. 13/September/2015.
John Szczech
October 28, 2014
ALWAYS REMEMBER , NEVER FORGET !!!!!
Lisa Inzerillo
October 23, 2014
a page to thank all those that honored our FDNY / Marines - from the families of the men lost… we hope you join… https://www.facebook.com/groups/IronandSteelRunWeekend2014PhotoJournal/
Pam
September 12, 2014
Peace.
Kristina Shostak
April 16, 2014
Can anyone please give Allan's wife's email. I'm a student in Asheville and had wrote a poem about Allan, even though I don't know who he is, but I really want to send it to her so she can have a copy. Please help.
G. Bryan
October 30, 2013
I Thank you for lending me your strength and courage today.
Michele Borna-Stier
September 10, 2013
Can you believe it's 2013 already, Allan? And even though 12years have passed, I still miss you, especially in the week leading up to 9/11. <3 Shelly
Angelina Baxley
September 8, 2013
I am preparing for the 9/11 memorial stair climb in Colorado and was given Allan's name to climb for. I would like to extend my condolences to your family and let you know he will be in the hearts and thoughts of our family. I am honored to to walk in his memory.
Shelly Borna
September 10, 2012
Hello Cousin, another Sept 11th is upon us, and I miss you still. I've been taking the children I babysit to the firehouse, and through their eyes I remember the same wonder I held when I used to visit you at the firehouse on Staten Island. I hope that Patty and the kids are finding peace and their way through their grief with missing you everyday. <3
Gail Riley
September 11, 2011
In Greensboro, NC, there was a walk in memory of the firemen that gave their lives on 9/11. My five year old grandson walked in memory of Alan Tarasiewicz. I thought it might bring some comfort to know he is not forgotten. Our grandson knows what a sacrifice he made.
Pam
September 11, 2011
Peace.
Michele Borna-Stier
September 11, 2011
and now ten years have passed- but the pain still lingers at your loss and the loss of 3000 other souls. I miss you so much and I know that you would be so proud of how your children have grown. Cousin Scotty and were talking about our memories of you last night as we were both unable to sleep. Him in New York, and me here in Michigan. Thank you for your sacrifice. I miss you with all of my heart. I hope that Heaven is beautiful today. <3 -Shelly
Arthur Palomba
June 18, 2011
Thinking about Allan today, day before Father's Day. Happy Father's Day in Heaven. Your friend from JHS, Arthur.
Pam
September 11, 2010
Lighting a candle to remember...
Michele Borna-Stier
September 10, 2010
Dearest Cousin and Family, 9 years have passed since that horrible day, and still the memories are fresh. So much has happened in the last year- the biggest being that I got married. I wish you could have met Jeff, cousin. <3 Allan, I love you and miss you. Patty- I pray for you often. All my love, Shelly
October 8, 2009
I thank you all, Allan and his family for your sacrifices. Just want you to know you are thought of often. I have Allan's mercy bracelet.
Michele Borna
September 22, 2009
Another year has gone by, but I still miss you. Love to all. --Shelly
Susanna Whitfield
September 11, 2009
Always in my thoughts.
Pam
September 11, 2009
Again we look at the flag and remember. God Bless.
kristine
October 23, 2008
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.
Pam
September 11, 2008
Still remembering and hoping...
john Tarasiewicz
February 1, 2008
God bless you, Allan. You are ever in our prayers. Somehow, I know I am related. I too am a Tarasiewicz fom Booklyn, so this breaks my heart. I would love to connect...
ARTHUR PALOMBA
December 26, 2007
THINKING ABOUT ALLAN YESTERDAY, ON CHRISTMAS, AS I DO EVERY DAY WHEN I PASS THE FIREHOUSE ON CLOVE ROAD.
Michele Borna
September 16, 2007
Hello Family, another has passed, and "uncle" Taz is still in my mind and heart. I miss him a lot.. I miss all of you too.
9-11 remembrances were lacking in Michigan this year-- except at the firehouses-- it was heartbreaking.
Love to you all.
Pam
September 14, 2007
Dear Tarasiewicz Family,
I thought of you all on Tuesday.
Hope all is well! Grampa is still smiling on me and I know you are smiling on your family. Peace!
P Tabbernor
March 29, 2007
In remembrance....
ian casucci
September 16, 2006
God Bless.
Ian
Uxbridge Ma Fire Department
Michele Borna
September 11, 2006
To my Cousin, whom I miss dearly. Especially on this day of remembrance. We all love and miss you.
To Patty, AllanT and Melissa, I miss all of you too. I hope that you are beginning to heal, though I know the pain will never die. My love is always yours.
david Tarasiewicz
September 6, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Michele
April 23, 2005
To my family, Patti, AllanT and Melissa, who I haven't seen since 2002. I love and I still think of all of you. Allan is still my Hero. With so much love. Your cousin Michele, from Michigan.
John Patterson
October 1, 2004
Your family has been in the prayers of my family since I recieved a Mercy B.A.N.D. in January of 2002. I have worn it since and will do so with a heart to remember your loss and to pray for your blessings.
Allans' sacrifice and those of the countless heroes of that tragic day have been and will continue to be an inspiration to me and to others .
GOD Bless you and keep you until you see him again.
Michele Borna
September 25, 2004
To my cousins- Patty, Melissa and AllanT. I love and think upon you often. Especially around this month of September. Though I know my own pain at the loss of Allan can in no way compare with yours, I just want to remind you that you are not alone. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Allan looks down on us all. His bravery a testament to the goodness of mankind. I miss him, miss you... As the sun climbs high over the New York skyline and the day begins anew. We stop, we stand and raise our gazes high, and we think, a moment, on you. Though you are gone, you are not forgotton, though you are gone, you have not left us. Deep in our hearts, you lie. Reminding us of you. We have not forgotton, we will not forget, and in that way, dear cousin, you will never die. ... With all my love. Michele
Pam
March 11, 2004
Blue skies today...
Pam
March 11, 2004
Blue skies today.
Pam
March 11, 2004
Blue skies where I am today.
MIKE DELSOLDATO
October 17, 2003
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON YOUR LOSS AS A FIREFIGHTER MYSELF I KNOW THE HAZARDS OF THE JOB AND KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO STEP UP TO THEM THE 343 MEN THAT WERE LOST IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER WILL ALWAYS BE HEROS IN MY BOOK AND GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM THEY ARE THE NEWEST ANGELS IN A WORLD FULL OF CHALLENGES...
Patricia Tarasiewicz
September 12, 2003
Hi my name is Patricia Tarasiewicz. Allan was my husband and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers,for my son,Allan daughter Melissa and myself and also for his family. Allan was a good family man. He cared deeply for the people he loved. Everyone has been very kind and caring. Bless you, Love the Tarasiewicz Family
Diana Tenneriello
September 11, 2003
I was very good friends with Allans daughter Melissa. Even though i haven't talked to her i still consider her a good friend, we have know each other for a long time and i know she is a very strong and wonderful person. Your father was a wonderful man. I feel very bad for melissa and her family. just know that he is in heaven lookin down on you and protecting you from everything. my thought and prayers are with you melissa and your family through this tragic ordeal. I love you.
Pam
September 11, 2003
Two years, our flag still waves, and we are still trying for peace. We didn't forget...Love, Pam
Pam
March 11, 2003
Remembering you and your family today. Peace.
Christine Bevans
January 21, 2003
Allan Tarasiewicz was my cousin. We lived in different states, our lives revolved around different
circumstances. He was still family. The deep pain of this terrorist attack has been felt deeply among many people. Our country and our world has been forever changed. What Allan lost was a wonderful wife, bright and beautiful; two children that will seek him in everything that they do; his grieving mother, sister, brothers, nephews, nieces and cousins. All who in some way has lost a piece of themselves on that day. The pain has traveled many miles to Baltimore in fact. Allan's
legacy that he has left is to live each day as a happy person, to make a living doing what you love
to do, to love the people you work with and for, to do things unconditionally. His light was
bright on earth as he made people laugh and enjoy life. His light is brighter today and every day.
He is still teaching us things to remember and to love each moment. I pray each day for my family, for our country and for our world. Thank you Allan for your blessings! God Bless America!
Jim Osorio
November 26, 2002
To the family and friends of Firefighter Allan Tarasiewicz I express my condolences in your loss, even though I did not know him I'm sure he will be missed in the fire department.
Lt. Jim Osorio
Livingston Fire Department
Michael Chase
September 11, 2002
I was allowed to pray specifically for your family this week. St. Pius X High School in Houston gave me a bracelet to remember the family of Allan Tarasiewicz. I hurt imagining your hurt and I pray for peace for you that passes all understanding ... that would take a miracle that I pray my Lord Jesus give you. I pray comfort and mercy and forgiveness in your heart. Isa.40:1.
Kathleen Sullivan
September 11, 2002
Dear Patricia,
I have thought of you and your family so often this year after I heard of the death of your husband Allan. It must be so difficult being the only parent to your children after such a traumatic time. Please know that I keep you in my prayers.
We worked flights out of JFK for TWA and my husband was a volunteer fireman at that time.
May God bless you and your family.
Pam
September 11, 2002
Peace.
Darlene Solomon
September 11, 2002
Dearest Patricia-
You have been in my thoughts and prayers for a year now...those will will never end.
I can't imagine what your going through. The things you held so dear and were so important to you in your life, have all changed so drastically for you - in one terrible day.
I remember you in the First Class galley, taking care of the first class passengers and crew, speaking glowingly of Allan and you fixing up your new house. You two were so close, a team.
Occasionally Lynda Johnson and I will speak of you and your traumatic loss. Both our hearts go out to you. What we also talk about is your strength. We remember you winning TWA's Medical/Humanitarian award by saving someone's life. That award was never handed out. You are truely special...and I know you are strong.
I wish you and your family many peaceful moments and good memories.
God Bless-
Darlene Solomon
Catherine Mizzi-Gili
September 11, 2002
I am Allan's sister, and on behalf of my family and myself, I thank everyone who wrote an entry in the guestbook. Some of you I remember as Allan's friends and I am especially touched by those of you who wear my brother Allan's name (memory) bracelet. Although it's now one year since Allan's death(that word is still difficult to say)the pain of his loss is still felt deeply by all in his family. However, those that knew Allan will always remember his love of his family, sense of humor and his pride in being a firefighter.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Catherine Mizzi-Gili
JANINE LOCASTO
September 9, 2002
I WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH ALLANS DAUGHTER MELISSA. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE LOST TOUCH AFTER GRADUATION I SPOKE WITH MELISSA SHORTLY AFTER THE TRADGEDY. ALLAN WAS A GREAT GUY AND I COULD SAY THAT BACK THEN I COULD REGUARD HIM AS SORT OF A FATHER FIGURE TO ME SINCE I SPENT SO MUCH TIME AT HIS HOUSE. HE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND HE CARED SO MUCH ABOUT HIS FAMILY. I KNOW THAT HE WAS TRULY A HERO THAT DAY AND HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED.
ARTHUR PALOMBA
August 15, 2002
ALLAN WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS SINCE WE WERE 12 AT EGBERT JHS, THROUGHOUT H.S. AT NEW DORP..WE DRIFTED APART IN OUR 20's, BUT RE-CONNECTED IN 1992 WHEN I OPENED MY COMIC STORE....ALLAN USED TO BRING HIS 2 KIDS IN AND GIVE THEM ANYTHING THEY WANTED....HE WAS NOT A SELFISH MAN, LOVED HIS FAMILY VERY MUCH...NOT A DAY GOES BY WHEN I DON'T THINK OF HIM, FLEXING HIS MUSCLES, TALKING ABOUT HOW OLD WE WERE GETTING, SHOWING ME HIS BALD SPOT...AND, BOY, DO I MISS THOSE HOT-WINGS AND BEEF JERKY!....ALLAN, I MISS YOU AND HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME IN HEAVEN!...YOUR PAL, ARTHUR.
Angie Campbell
May 29, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
May 11, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO..ALLAN TARASIEWICZ AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE...FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ALL HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Mary Bryant
April 8, 2002
Allan sat behind me in 4th grade. He liked to tease me by kicking my seat. I would turn around and whack his desk with my ruler to scare him. Mrs. Bender would scold both of us! We went on through school all the way till our destinies took us on different paths,but similar. We both ended up out West. Our children are the same ages. We both moved home to NY at the same time.Then our paths separated again.I feel so terrible for Allan's family.I will always remember him and miss the brief time we had together.Thank you for helping all those people on 9-11. You always were an unselfish guy.Mary Feola Bryant-Neptune,NJ
Darcy Kjolso
March 22, 2002
To Allan's Family,
My heart aches for your loss. I find it very hard to express my feelings in words. Since 9/11 I have felt grief that is second only to the grief I felt when my father passed 12 years ago. I just want you to know that even though I did not know Allan, as an American I consider him a brother. I received a bracelet today that bears his name. I will proudly wear it for the rest of my life and I will never forget the sacrifice he made for others. You and all the other families will always have a special place in my heart.
Gerry Fogarty
March 21, 2002
To Allan "Taz" Tarasiewicz's family. I to am a Firefighter ,upstate.I wear Allan's "911 Bracelet",in his honor & in honor of all of our brothers lost on that tragic day. You guys give all of us the strength to go on helping people and keeping them safe. We'll all meet again, I'll pray for your wife & kids. Semper Fi
Monica Stanton
March 21, 2002
I wear Allan's mercyband and keep his wife, Patricia, and children in my prayers each day. It is hard to find the words to express my sorrow and gratitude for Allan.
Dave Lamb
March 15, 2002
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. God bless you and your family. As a firefighter's son we are all one family.My love and respect,to you ,your family and our firefighter's!
Pam
March 11, 2002
Allan, you are the name on my bracelet. I am 41, my Grampa was a NY State fireman for 26 years. My thoughts are with your family. We here in MA have also lost a lot of family: dads, moms, kids, friends on the planes. Thank you for trying to help them on that day. I will always think of you, although I never met you. I wear your name proudly, and I am sure Grampa would thank you, too. Say hi to him for me. Love, Pam
Glenn Stevenson
March 1, 2002
I would like to offer my codolences to the family and Co Workers of Allan Tarasiewicz.
The Men of Rescue 5 saved my life after a horrible car accident in May of 1998.
Their actions and immediate response saved me from death or further serious injury.
I am very thankful for the heroic deeds that our firefighters perform on a daily basis.
g
Pete Mulroy
February 13, 2002
Allan,
I went to St. Peter's Church by the WTC this morning and lit a candle and said a prayer for you and all the victims of 911.
I was also privledged to pay my respects to you at St. Margaret Mary's(my Alma Mater) Church as part of the Marine Corps League contingent.
Although I did not know you personally, I witnessed first hand the heroic acts the FDNY performed on that horrific day.
You gave your life saving mine and thousands of others.
Know that you are in my prayers each and every day.
God Bless you, your family, and God Bless America!
Semper Fi!
Judy C
January 5, 2002
Dear Allan,
I never had the pleasure to meet you but I wanted your beloved wife to know you and she are in my thoughts and prayers.
It takes a special man to become a brave firefighter and unfortunately the whole world found out how many brave heroes there were on September 11, 2001.
I am sorry for your loss and the terrible pain your wife, friends, family and fellow firefighters have had to endure.
I hope, with time, the pain will fade from your hearts and some peace and sunshine will filter inside.
God Bless you, Allan and the loved ones you left behind.
I am so sorry!
Teresa Jahn
December 10, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Allan. It sounds like he had a very caring and warm heart that was dedicated to others especially when he was to go on vacation. We thank Allan so very much for all he did for others. 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
Ronald Rotunno
November 11, 2001
Grew up in Midland Beach with Allan, I went to PS 38, Egbert and New Dorp. My sympathy to his family.
ps. I found our sixth grade class picture and noticed I had wrote Allan first name, but did not write his last name, I guess I had a hard time spelling his last name at that time.
God Bless Family and America!
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