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David Sullins Obituary
He was a used car salesman, and for fun, he liked tooling around on motorcycles with a bunch of friends who called themselves the Lost Boyz, after the characters in "Peter Pan," the ones who never wanted to grow up.
By 1995, though, David Marc Sullins thought he ought to do more with his life. So he signed up for night school at Queensborough Community College and at the age of 24 began a new chapter as a paramedic, said his wife, Evelyn.
The work was strenuous but worth it, Mr. Sullins told his wife, who recalls that he was soon packing Matchbox cars and Barbie figurines in his trauma bag to calm the children in his care. One 5-year-old whom he had brought to St. Vincent's with stomach pains was so enamored that when she spotted him later at the hospital, she handed him a lollipop from her pocket.
Another fringe benefit was his ability to work double shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays so that he could have the next three days and alternate weekends off to be with his sons Julian, 4, and Christian, nearly 2.
On Sept. 11, Mr. Sullins's ambulance sped from Cabrini Medical Center to the trade center. Colleagues say he made at least three trips to local hospitals with injured people he had pulled from the buildings before he re-entered the south tower moments before its collapse.
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Cara
June 13, 2023
Saw your memorial video on Voices Center of Resilience...it made me cry. So sorry that your life was taken so prematurely but you were a hero for sure. Thank you for your service that day and throughout your career and life. My condolences to Marc's friends and family, so sorry for your loss. He is never forgotten. Happy heavenly birthday, Marc. <3
James Larsen
September 12, 2021
20 years later you’re not forgotten
Krista Strider
September 11, 2021
I did a memorial stair climb today on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 to honor the heroes. We were given name badges of the fallen to carry with us and remember as we did the climb. I was honored to climb for David Marc Sullins, EMT, Cabrini Hospital Medical Center. I read his story and selfless sacrifice upon returning home today. Sending best wishes to his family and just wanted you to know he is still affecting the lives of others. Never Forget. Krista in Dayton, OH
The Kindred Family
November 7, 2019
We send our heartfelt sympathy to your family. There are no words we could send that will ever remove the pain of loss but they are used to show that others still do care. With each new day may God give the needed peace and comfort. David touched the lives of others in positive ways and will always be remembered fondly.
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Evelyn Sullins
September 11, 2019
Thank you all kindly for your love and support over the years, it's greatly appreciated. ❤ Blessings to you all and your lovely families always. Our beloved guardian angel, Marc will forever be with us.
You are loved, you are missed.
Orlando Aviles
September 11, 2019
A hero then, a hero now, a hero always. 18 years later and still feels like yesterday. Miss you. May you be resting in peace Marc.
James Larsen
September 10, 2019
18 years later and still didnt forget you.. You were a good friend partner and alround good guy
Marcus Quinones
September 10, 2019
Glad I can still see you in my minds eye as vividly as the day we had our last ride together. Hoping your family is staying strong and thriving! LB for life.
MQ
John
September 9, 2019
David died a hero. Saving people from this tragic event. You should be very very proud of what he did.
Marco D
September 12, 2012
Know you since HS and we have always stayed in touch and we have always helped each. You have chosen a path to save people in their hour of need. Now you been immortalized at Ground zero where people from all around the world will be able to see your name and know what you have done. doing your job to save a life.
kori s
September 12, 2012
i remember going out to lunch with evelyn and marc in nyc the summer before 9/11. he was all smiles as he talked about his motorcycle adventures. he wasn't afraid to take risks and have fun!
Michele Villar-Jones
September 12, 2012
Thinking of you and your family.
Joan Morgan
September 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys on this day. Marc will always be with you all. God Bless Marc and all of the brave people who lost their lives that horrible day.
September 12, 2012
The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance remembers our friend at Jamaica Hospital/ RIP
Evelyn Sullins
September 12, 2012
I would like to thank all of my family and friends for your tremendous love and support over the years, it is very much appreciated. The boys and I are so blessed to have you all in our lives. Marc's memory will forever live on in our hearts, providing us much comfort. Blessings always. xoxo
Maria C
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you and your family today.
Camille R-W
September 11, 2012
You were an exceptional human being 10 folds..... Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice!
Rest Peacefully in Heaven:)
Alison Groia-DeAngelis
September 15, 2011
Who said "time heals all wounds"?? It's been ten years and i'm still waiting for that to be true. The pain has not changed, how much you are thought of and missed has not changed. What also remains the same is that you are and always will be my hero.
Marcus Quinones
September 13, 2011
Miss you Marc and I hope the family is doing as well as can be expected without your presence!
My name is Danny McGill Carson Long Class of 1960. I downloaded this photo 10 years ago after finding out he was a lumni
Danny McGill
September 12, 2011
Brian
September 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc's family as i know the 10 year remembrance is tough. I was a classmate of Marcs at CLI. Marc was a good guy and well liked by all.
September 11, 2011
It is only lately that I was told about Marc's passing...The sorrow I feel for him and his family is so intense. You see he was one of my students @CLI and I knew him well. He was kind and compassionate with just a little mischeivious sparkle in his eyes.Rest in Peace,Marc...you'll always be close to my heart.Sadly missed,Karen(Ma) R.N
Khelsea Lee
September 11, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Sullins, but i know his kids. I figure he must've been a great man cause of his sons great personalities. I'm so grateful what he did for us though <3
Maria
September 11, 2011
Good Lord, I hate this day. You and your family are in my thoughts....and I don't pray often but you are all in my prayers as well. All righty then
C Manning
September 11, 2011
We love you and we miss you, forever in my heart.
Matthew Fremer
September 11, 2011
It has been 10 years that you left us as our hero. You made the ultimate sacrifice on a day that we never were prepared for and never thought would happen. God Bless you and your family. We will never forget, we can never forgive and we will always have you in our hearts, souls and prayers
Sue Hemphill
September 10, 2011
You're always in my heart.
Greg Pasternack
September 10, 2011
We will never forget.
Pat Paladino
September 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys as we remember Marc and all those who lost their lives on 9/11.
Sharon Ousley
September 9, 2011
Honoring your sacrifice and praying for yout family.
Chris Plakas
September 8, 2011
You will always be missed!!!!!!!! I wish we could take one more ride out there with the crew. My heart goes out to your wife and kids. You are always in my heart and will always be a Lost Boy. Miss You Bro.........
James Larsen
September 7, 2011
You will always be missed.. ten years and it Seems like last month R.I.P. bro
Evelyn Sullins
September 7, 2011
Everyday we think of you, we can still see your smile. Our hearts bleed for you, your absence remains hard to accept. We miss our dear sweet angel. You are forever in our hearts. We love and miss you!
matthew fremer
September 6, 2011
it has been 10 years since last we spoke but not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. there will never be a greater partner to work with and friend to have. god bless you and your bravery on that day and love for the job we do. You will always be remembered and a hero in my eyes. God Bless you and America
James Jack
September 4, 2011
I can't believe that we're coming up to 10 years since that horrible day, and the day we lost you; and almost 3,000 others. I still think about that day, everyday that I'm awake. I still think about you, and the short period of time that we got to spend together. I hope you're in peaceful place. I know I said it on here in 2009, but you still owe me that cup of coffee when we worked 54F Tour 1 together!! =) Miss you brother.
August 31, 2011
10 years and many more tears. The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance remembers.
Orlando Aviles
August 30, 2011
Hey Marc. God I cant believe we are coming up on 10 years since the world lost "Triple Nickel". Just want you to know that 10 years can pass, 20 years can pass, 100 years can pass and your memory will never leave those of us who were blessed to have met you. We love and miss you dearly and pray Evelyn and the boys are doing well. Rest in peace.
larsen
September 21, 2010
RIP.... never for gotten bro
Anthony Coleman
September 12, 2010
Miss you Bro...CLI Brother. I'll never forget our times back in the day. AC
Ron Q
June 13, 2010
The Reality of your passing seems surreal to me as I ride down long highways. I remember the dreams we had that one day we would ride our Harleys together. Until we meet again my Brother. Happy Birthday!!
Matthew Fremer
October 19, 2009
God Bless you for the sacrifice you made and the memories you left with us. Thank you for wverything and I miss you
Maria B
September 13, 2009
May you continue to watch over us with a smile! God bless you and your family.
Christine Manning
September 11, 2009
8 years seems like yesterday but I know you, dad and mom are all together now and watching us from above, you will always be my hero forever "Mahal Kita".
Orlando Aviles
September 11, 2009
Hey Marc, hope you're resting in peace. I was just looking at your picture at the garage yesterday and can honestly say i still cant believe you're gone. You'll always be missed and always remembered. God bless you.
James Jack
September 11, 2009
Dear Marc,
There's not a day that doesn't go by that you're not thought of by me. I still remember that day that you and I met, down by the Cabrini ER while my buddy was dropping off a resume. Then, a few years later, we'd work together at Jamaica. I still remember the last time that you and worked together.....you still owe me that cup of coffee pal!! Always in my heart, and always in my thoughts.
John Bennett
September 10, 2009
The Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance remembers our former member. May his soul rest in peace with the Lord forever.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Resquiat in pace in nomine Patris, Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
Amy Manning
September 10, 2009
I never got the honor to meet you. But your brother talks about you often. Your boys are amazing, wonderful boys. We miss you. Scott talks about you often, tattooed Freebird on his leg, because you sang that to him at graduation. We miss you Marc, our hearts still hurt, but one day we will all see you again. And thats what gets Scott through. Tell Claude we said hello, I know you two are catching up in Heaven.
September 2, 2009
Its almost 8 years and never stopped think about what happened... you r deeply miss..
Stephen Smith
July 30, 2009
I grew up with Marc and consider it the highest honor to call this hero a friend. May God bless his soul & his survivors.
DIANNA SULLINS
July 21, 2009
I NEVER KNEW DAVID MARC SULLINS, BUT FROM ALL I READ, HE WAS A GREAT FATHER AND JUST A GREAT PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED, I AM SURE OF THAT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
Doug Abraham
June 13, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Glenn Moises
September 12, 2008
To my Hero:
On Sept. 11, 2001 we thought we lost you forever.
On March 24, 2002, word finally arrived that informed us you were finally found.
You may be gone from us in body, but your spirit will never be lost to us again.
If the time ever comes for me to act in the manner in which you did, I pray to God that he provides me with the same strenght, integrity & compassion for my fellow man as you did 7 yrs ago.
God Bless you and May you always Rest In Peace my Brother-in-Law.
JAMES LARSEN
September 12, 2008
MARC...STILL MISS YOU I STILL HAVE NOT FORGOT WHEN YOU STARTED METRO CARE AND WE STARTED R FRIENDSHIP...U NEVER STOP TALKING ABOUT YOUR KIDS..IT DROVE ME CRAZY..BUT BECAUSE FOR THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR THEM, AND HOW THEY MADE U HAPPY...I WANTED IT TO..NOW I HAVE 2 AND ITS ALL YOU SAID ITS WAS..THE LOVE THEY SHOW YOU AND THE LOVE YOU U HAVE FOR THEM...THANKS MISS YOU...R.I.P.
r q
September 12, 2008
My brother you will never be forgotten......I always see you when I look at the boys.
Christianee A.
September 12, 2008
You Will always be in our heart today,tommorow and forever.I will never forget you and I will always Love you Uncle Marc.
Your Mom from DE Clark
September 12, 2008
Marc,
Sorry son, I've been sick and in so much pain for the past two years now. And although you have not heard from me, you are always remembered especially on your birthday and mine (missed your calls). I pray for you and your family everyday and I know that one day I will see you again. I miss you and you are always in my heart.
Love,
Mom Amelia
Lynn
September 12, 2008
No matter how much time passes your heroism and sacrifice that day will never be forgotten. It was my honor to have worked with you. God bless you and your family.
Christina M
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today, and all those lost 7 years ago. May God bless and keep you. Rest in peace Marc.
Marvin Bethea
September 11, 2008
Your love for the job and that wonderful smile made it a pleasure to work with you over the years. I know you are watching over us and we are are watching over Evelyn and the boys. May God keep us all strong and helpful. I am counting on you to show me around heaven when I get there. Love you Marc.
Scott Manning
September 10, 2008
I think of you with every passing day. I go to war to honor your name. Your death was not in vain. We miss you big bro. One day we will meet again, all the fighting and war will be behind us. I Love you brother....
Avee M
September 10, 2008
We are remembering the day of your heroism Kuya Marc. Your cousins and relatives in the Philippines were grateful to have met in person once but that moment is treasured forever.
Rosie Matricciano-Vetere
September 10, 2008
Although we never met, I had the privilege of meeting your wife and sons. I am honored to have met them and they continue to be an important part of my life.
Rest in peace to you and my loving husband Marcello.
John Bennett
September 10, 2008
the blinding years fall soft as snow
the generations pass
and friends who come are friends who go
like shadows over grass
Seven years and the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance still misses their friend from Jamaica Hospital.
CHRISTOPHER MYERS
September 9, 2008
MARK MISS YOU MUCH, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
John Douglas
September 1, 2008
I'll never forget Marc. As a Cabrini resident in Orthopaedic Surgery he was always willing to give me a hand in the ER with casting or other ortho procedures. I never even had to ask him. He loved helping others!! Thanks for the example!!
Kristine
August 4, 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.
Doug Abraham
June 13, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Christine
June 13, 2008
Words cannot explain how much I miss you, Happy birthday my dear brother!
Christianee Amoroso
September 16, 2007
I will never forget you Uncle Mark and Will always be in my Heart..I love you tito.
Christine
September 14, 2007
You will always be in our heart Marc, my little brother!
John Bennett
September 12, 2007
Another year, and the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance remembers how we used to 'buff' your calls when you were with Jamaica Hospital.
Rest in peace covered with our prayers and tears.
Christina M
September 12, 2007
God Bless you and keep you. Rest in Peace Marc.
~Christina
Vlad Iorsh
September 11, 2007
Marc,
Was a great friend and as I can remember a big brother to me during my first year at Carson Long Inst.
He was always helping me adjust due to the homesickness of this former 6th grader.
I had found out what had happened and was truly saddened to hear the loss of this great human being!
I wish more people were as caring and honest as he was.
Although I havent seen him since 1989-1990, I still think about how he treated me and others.
As I look in the Carsonian, I see a note from him: "To a great buddy, who made my last year a little better then usual, Vlad Iorsh!
Take care.
Your buddy,
Marc Sullins 89"
Maria Barret
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you & your family esp today
Marcus Quinones
September 11, 2007
Marc - We had many good times riding our motorcycles as a tight group and we laughed at the close call at Bear Mountain (amongst many others)! Those were the good old days. Although we always had a blast on the bikes, it's unfortunate that there wasn't more time spent together. It is plainly obvious from the many entries in this guest book that you had an endearing impact on many peoples lives and for that I am grateful!
Your memory is still carried on in the hearts of all of your friends and family! God bless Evelyn and your beautiful boys! I know they will grow up to be great men like their father!
Perry Sullins
June 28, 2007
You are in my thoughts everyday. Everyone Sullins should be proud to have your name. Rest in peace.
Evelyn Sullins
March 26, 2007
There's never a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Your presence remains within our heart and soul always. Our sons and I miss and love you deeply!
P Tabbernor
March 25, 2007
In remembrance....
john bennett
September 21, 2006
Even after 5 years have passed, your friends at the Woodhaven Volunteeer Ambulance remember you.
Liz Ruiz
September 17, 2006
Your family loves you and misses you deeply,You are allways in our hearts.
Heinrich Funkenberg
September 13, 2006
Dear family Sullins,
I'm a paramedic from Germany who works in the town Kassel.
God bless you and your family.
Love Heinrich
Maria Barret
September 11, 2006
You continue to be in our thoughts.
Sue & Maria
September 11, 2005
You continue to be in our thoughts & prayers. Ma stopped by Cabrini before leaving for PI. She still speaks to you often, we hope you hear every word.
Annie Bandes
June 16, 2005
Marc and his partner took me to Cabrini after an accident. Not only did he treat me with compassion and humour, but gave me candy and care. I was hoping to run into him someday to thank him.
the city lost a great citizen and hero that day.
Sue H
September 11, 2004
Miss you, love you Marc.
Sue & kids
Maria
September 11, 2004
We remember you today and always Marc.
K A
June 30, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARC
Mich Nelson
September 12, 2003
I did not know Marc personally. However I attended his funeral, which took place at a church on my street in Brooklyn. I was so moved by the service and the story of Marc's life. I cried for him, his lovely wife and their children. I was very touched by what I heard that day and will keep Marc in my thoughts forever. He was a true hero. My best wishes to his family.
With love, Mich
Maria
September 12, 2003
Two years...and it doesn't get easier, esp for Ma. I hope you hear her when she speaks to you.
You and the little ones are in our prayers.
Christina Draber
July 18, 2003
I was just browsing through the memorial page and was captured by Davids smile. I am sorry about your loss and I am sure that he made a difference in risking his live to save others on 9/11. Thank you.
June 15, 2003
Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday Marc. I never met you but you've given me inspiration in this crazy EMS world.
Maria Barret
March 28, 2003
We are thinking of you esp during this week. You & your family are continually in our prayers.
Xtina Jørgensen
February 25, 2003
I did not know you, but I would just like to say that I really admire that you would give your own life to safe other people. May God be with you! Your an angel!
Sean McCann
January 30, 2003
To tell the truth Marc, you never knew me. You graduated from CLI the same year that I entered. Being a fellow Carson long alumnus I feel the need to express my utmost sorrow for your family that you left behind. Thanks for sacrificing everything so that others could live. You are a true hero.
jason zurey
January 28, 2003
Dear Marc, To a good friend back from Carson Long,we had some great times there.God Bless you and Your family.
Maria Barret
January 2, 2003
Know that we are thinking of you always Marc. Manigong Bagong Taon!
K A
December 31, 2002
HAPPY NEW YEAR MARC!!!!!!!
Sue Hemphill
December 21, 2002
As the holidays draw nearer I can't help but think about you Marc and the short time you were in our lives.
It makes me laugh when I think of hanging out in OCMD, you driving that rotten yellow banana of a car, & that time I bribed one of my friends to drive Marirose & I to visit you & Jake at Carson Long...& those NYC New Year's parties! It seems like yesterday doesn't it.
I esp. remember that time when you saved Hunter from choking...even then you knew what to do & sprung into action...should of known back then that you'd make a great EMT!
We miss you so much, and I don't know what else. We just miss you.
Until we meet up again, please know that you are always in my heart & know that you always had a home here with us.
Love, your lil sis Sue
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