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Melissa DiPasquale has told enough stories about her firefighter husband, cried enough tears before strangers. Now, she wants peace and privacy. Another article about George DiPasquale? His wife begs a reporter to use what has already been said about him in his local newspaper, The Staten Island Advance:
His nickname at Ladder Company 2 in Manhattan was Holy Man, more respectful than many in the rough-and-tumble world of a firehouse. The 33-year-old firefighter, one of 10 from the company who raced to duty at 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 11 and never returned, was known for his faith.
Mr. DiPasquale, an imposing 6-foot-5, was an elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood, and shared his thoughts on religion and hope with his colleagues. He was a man who "practiced what he preached," said his father-in-law, Michael Mattei. "What he said, he meant."
Mr. DiPasquale and his wife celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary in Cape May, N.J., just days before the attack. "A perfect weekend," Mrs. DiPasquale said. The couple have a daughter, Georgia Rose, who is 22 months old.
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Steph Poe
March 12, 2023
Rest in peace brave man.
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering George on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Frank Tambasco
September 6, 2021
My Brother is now asleep. He will awaken to a new life on paradise earth. We can't wait to see him again.
naylanie chin
September 22, 2020
he was a family friend he was great he was very kind and the most respectful person you would ever meet I will see you in the new system.
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Alexandre H
November 21, 2019
Dear Melissa, Dear Georgia Rose,
I'm a french brother and I live in France. Since 9/11 I think often about JW died at WTC. And a special think for their family. 5700 km ... but the same God... the same hope of paradise. For you, this picture with my fraternal affection. Your brother Alexander H, in France.
Stan Witkowski
September 13, 2019
I did not know George, yet for some reason I took this photo on September 23rd, 2016 because it was such an overwhelmingly beautiful sight. The flower was placed so perfectly, I thought that a loved one may have left it. I did not know the tradition of placing a rose in the name on that person's birthday. I looked up his obituary and read about his life and character.
I was drawn to photograph this event. I thought that I should share it because there are powers in the universe which unite us in life and death. May God bless you George, your family, and all of us.
Tamar Daniels
January 25, 2019
Dearest Sister DiPasquale,
Please allow me to express my deepest condolences for you and your daughter. It may have been very challenging raising her without Brother DiPasquale, however, what a loving provision we all have our heavenly Father Jehovah to guide and comfort us when no one else can. How proud Jehovah, Jesus, and the Angels were with Brother DiPasquale for daily living according to God's righteous standards, so much so that his colleagues gave him the nickname, "Holy Man". As Jehovah's chariot is moving ever faster, I envision the video, 'Just Around the Corner'. You and Georgia Rose patiently waiting while out in the yard planting fruits and vegetables. You both decide to go into the house to clean up and have some lunch and to your surprise Brother DiPasquale is standing there with red roses for you and pink roses for his beautiful daughter. From that point on, as Jehovah has promised, everlasting blessings! Until we welcome back Brother Pasquale, take care my dear sisters.
September 12, 2016
Remembered.
Robin Knowles
November 23, 2013
Can't wait to meet you in paradise my brother! May Jehovah continue to guide and protect your family until you meet them again.
Mike Smith
October 9, 2012
I have recently returned to the UK from a holiday to NYC and wanted to visit the 9/11 memorial to pay my respects. I have a photo from the waterfall where George's name is the only one I could make out clearly so looked him up. I found this site and wanted to also pay my thanks and respects for the braveness that George showed on that day and no doubt countless others. Rest in peace George.
Ashton
September 12, 2012
An assignment in my junior year Theology class was to find a victim of the 9/11 attacks and sign his or her guest book. I couldn't help but be touched by George's story. Thank you for giving so much. You are a true example of the sacrifices given by our firefighters, and you will never be forgotten.
Jaasiel Sauceda
March 7, 2012
Rest in Peace my dear brother in faith. Just as Jehovah knows and has named all the stars in the universe he remembers you and he will not forget you when the new system of things comes.
Jeff Woodruff
September 25, 2011
Rest in peace brother until the
new system comes
dominic di pasquale
September 11, 2011
My son dino was reading the list of names of the Americans that died on 911 and came across George Di pasquale . He asked if we were related to him. I replied , I would be proud to have a hero like George in my family. I have many relatives in New York.
September 11, 2011
Dear Sister DiPasquale:
On this 10th anniversary of this horrible event, I remembered an article from the Awake about the events and survivors of that day. So I looked it up and re-read it. I came across Bro. DiPasquale's name and wondered if I could find anything online. My research led me to this site. I just want to convey my sincerest regards for you and your daughter. World events strongly indicate that we are in the final moments of this wicked system and that God's Kingdom will soon usher in the long-awaited paradise! May we all stay strong to see that joyful day arrive!
A H
September 11, 2011
I also do not know you personally, but today, the 10th anniversary of your passing, I am wearing your name on an armband given out at our church. The message is to forgive 70X7. It's hard but we are trying to follow His Word. I now have a face to go with the name.
You will never be forgotten.
Mike Pecoraro
September 11, 2011
George,
I knew you many years ago while we were at River Dell together and realized only today that you made the ultimate sacrifice. I too was there that day, an Operating Engineer responding to the call of duty to assist the tenants of the buildings in which I served for many years prior.
Knowing now that you came to save me has changed my perspective of that day.
I have been fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to return to the site to give back to those who were lost, a place to be mourned, respected and remembered, as you will be forever.
Thank you my friend. I look forward to meeting you again.
Catherine Skelly
September 11, 2011
I am a firefighter for chicago. We did a memorial stair climb yesterday and i climbed for you my brother. I wore a bib with your picture and asked for your strength. I will never forget you and your sacrafice. I will keep my bib in my helmet w your picture. Please watch over us. Love to you and your family Sir!
Austin DiPasquale
September 11, 2011
I did not know you but I just heard your name being announced. We share the ame last name.I too would like to have a job with service in the community. I am leaning toward police work.I thank you for your service and great sacrafice. Prayers to your family and friends.
D R
September 11, 2011
Our brother, we will see you in the new world....
September 11, 2009
GEORGE DIPASQUALE
I have not heard his name in conversation in so many years, though from time to time I have thought of him and I remember his positive energy and that in Junior High School we shared a common love of the cartoon show "Thundarr the Barbarian" and Jimi Hendrix. As a member of The Port Authority Pipe and Drum Corps of NYC, I have been to the site and to services many times and must admit I feel a little ashamed that it is only here and now that I offer my thanks and prayers to him for the first time, because I did not know until today.
George, we are all thankful for your service, and deeply saddened to hear of your passing, "fly on little wing."
Patrick O’Leary
RDHS class of 1985
Doug Abraham
June 5, 2009
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
David Godaire
September 12, 2008
To the Family and Friends of George DiPasquale, I wanted to let you know that George's sacrifice has not been forgotten. I had the honor & privilege of carrying George's memory with me during the annual 911 Stair Climb Memorial, located in Denver, Colorado. My family is from and still lives on Staten Island, NY and I truly appreciate the men and women of FDNY that continue to look after my family.
Sincerely,
David Godaire
Evergreen Fire Department
Evergreen, Colorado
Kristine
October 24, 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.
P Tabbernor
September 26, 2006
In memory....
Evelyn B
September 18, 2006
Thank you George for your courage and bravery. You made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live. That is the true definition of a hero. I will continue to keep the surviving family in my prayers and may your little girl grow up to know what a hero her father was. May God bless you!
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Sebastien and Nora Serre
October 19, 2002
Dear sister,
I wanted to write a few words from France just to let you know that my fiancée Nora and I have been praying and thinking about you and Georgia. We are so sad and so sorry about the tragic loss of George. We wish you Jehovah's support dear sister.
Nora and Sébastien
Dawn Patricolo
September 16, 2002
I was blessed to be part of George's family through marriage. Allthough we were not cousins through blood we were cousins! A children we did all the stupid silly things that kids do without ever having a care in the world. George and my brother Ed would make me eat rocks as a kid, they got a kick out of it and it is a funny heartwarming memory now, one that I have probably taken for granted for many years. On 9-11-01 My first thought was of my brother, working in Manhattan, then my younger sister who also worked in Manhattan, then panic set in when I asked about George, knowing that while thousands of people were racing to get out he would be running in. People in my office say it takes a "special" kind of person to do that, and I have to agree because I don't know if I could have. From that day forward I have become the biggest advocate for Firefighters...and am proud to tell everyone I know that while people were running away from the chaos, my cousin...George DiPasquale...ran in. You are missed...and will never be forgotten!
Sean Scanlon
September 11, 2002
Dear Mrs. DiPasquale and the DiPasquale family:
Last September 11th I was at home and watched as your husband and hundreds of others fought to save the lives of so many innocent people in the towers. Although I never have met you or your late husband, I have thought about his bravery and it has inspired me many times over the past year.
Today, on the memorial of the attacks, I attended mass at Old St. Pat's Church in Chicago. At mass they passed out one card to each worshiper and asked us to pray especially for this person and their family and friends.
I received your husband's memorial card.
My first thought was that we are the same age. And then I looked him up on the web and read about his strong faith. Although it is different than mine, I count on my faith a deeply as George must have. I am sure I would have liked and admired your husband. I am sure he was a good friend and father.
I hope it is a comfort in some very small way to know that I am praying for you and your family and George. I beleive strongly in the power of faith and I am sure George is with God.
With hope,
Sean Scanlon
Chicago
Stacey
September 10, 2002
Sister DiPasquale,
You've no doubt had many sentiments over the past year. I would like to add mine. What a wonderful man your George must have been- willing to risk his life for others and still uphold his responsibilities as an elder (my Dad has been an elder for 20 years, and that alone is a full-time job!). I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be raising Georgia on your own. But I'm going to tell you something my Mother told me when our daughter was 2 months old, laying in an NICU on a respirator and tubes coming out of her: "Jehovah has a hold of you- NEVER forget that. When you feel like you can't take any more or like you're going to fall apart, Jehovah will be right there to pick you up and put you in the palm of His hand." We love you, our dear sister, and please know that the worldwide Brotherhood never forgets you and your family in our prayers. Jehovah has a hold of you, sister. He'll take care of you until George comes back. You will be on my mind and in my prayers all day tomorrow as we come upon the anniversary of this tragic and pointless attack on human life.
Heather Abel
September 4, 2002
I too appreciated the Awake!, and also look forward to meeting him in Jehovah's new paradise. He sounded like a very good example of a Witness. May Jehovah bless his family!
My bracelet
Erin O'Neil
August 26, 2002
I never knew George DiPasquale, but I have a memorial bracelet that has his name and engine company on it. I wear it on the 11th of every month, along with all holidays. I'll never forget his name and want his family to know that they're not the only ones who will remember him.
Erin O'Neil
CHERIE Howell(DiPasquale)
May 15, 2002
My son George was all that could be expected of a man and father. His love for his family and friends was evident in all the he gave and did. He will be greatly missed in all parts of my life today, tomorrow and beyond. May he be at the right hand of God and for him his Jehovah.
Love
Mama
Cherie Howell (DiPasquale)
Paul Reynolds
May 8, 2002
George,
I will never forget our time together as we grew up in highschool. Me, you, shawn, and frank had ball. As we grew older I did not see you mutch but I know you finally got what you always wanted in life. Your own family. You are a good man. We will all miss you dearly. Good-bye George. God Bless America.
Michael Iezzi
May 1, 2002
Father we entrust our brother George 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 25, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
CARLOS GUERRA
March 11, 2002
The article of AWAKE! magazine was very touching. However, we share with George a common bond: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those is the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Yes his faith in the only true God, Jehovah, will see to it! We'll see you in the new system of things, brother!
Jacquelyn Steffen
February 12, 2002
Dear Sister DiPasquale,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. The Awake article was wonderful. Thanks for sharing your story with us. May Jehovah bring you and Georgia comfort at this most difficult time. We all look forward to meeting George in the resurrection. How wonderful to have the hope of seeing our dead loved ones again here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and congregation at this difficult time.
Pamela
January 30, 2002
Dear Sister DiPasquale:
I am so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah sustain you. Keep the resurrection hope close in your heart.
Christian love,
January 12, 2002
DEAR GOD BLESS GEORGE DIPASQUALE AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND
DAUGHTER..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD
BLESS OUR BRAVE FIREMEN...MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN.
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
We are extremely sorry for our nation's great loss of George. We thank George for dedicating his life to protect, save and care for others as a firefighter. Such a devotion comes with a brave, warm and caring heart. May George's courage, deep religious beliefs, his life and love continue living in those who have been touched by his life. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. May the sorrow you feel today be lightened by warm memories of times shared with George. 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
A Friend
December 25, 2001
Dear George,
You will not be forgotten!
RITA KASKARAS
December 3, 2001
GEORGE'S LOVE FOR HIS FAMILY AND HIS FAITH IS WELL ILLUSTRATED IN THE CHARACTER THAT HE HAD EXEMPLIFIED TO ALL. HIS HOPE IN THE PROMISED NEW WORLD WILL BE REALIZED AS HE AND HIS FAMILY ARE ONCE AGAIN REUNITED. THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THE TRAGEDY THAT HAS BROUGHT SUCH SORROW INTO THIER LIVES. THEY HAVE THE CONDITION PROMISED IN REVELATION 21:3,4. TO LOOK FORWARD TO AS DOES THE REST OF MANKIND.
Vera Sutherland
December 1, 2001
A picture of George with his wife, Melissa and two-year-old daughter, Georgia Rose, appears on page 12 in the January l, 2001 copy of the Awake! magazine.
Such sadness the Sept. 11th disaster has brought this family and many others. Melissa and Georgia Rose's pain will turn to joy when the earth is restored to a paradise and they receive their loved one back my means of a resurrection.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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