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Wilfredo Florez
September 12, 2024
Jeff,
I shall never forget you or your courage on that day (as well as on so many other days before 9/11).
Honor, Respect & Devotion to Duty
Wilfredo Florez, USCG Senior Chief (Ret.)
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2024
Just getting home from a 48 hour tour, I thought I would be able to lay down and get some sleep. But with today being 9/11, my mind would not let me. I´m sure my neighbors thought I was crazy but I just spent two hours on the mower just going around the back yard with tears running down my face. With my career as a firefighter winding down, it makes me wonder if you would still be working or if you would have retired if you weren´t taken from us along with with so many other heroes. It still breaks my heart that you weren´t given the chance to watch your kids grow up. From afar, they seem to be thriving, Jeff.
Hopefully, our Rockaway shipmates can get together soon and we will raise one up and drink to the foam for you. We will never forget!
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2023
I spent most of the day trying to keep my mind busy so as to not think about what happened twenty two years ago. For the last several years, I wait until my family goes to bed and then I get out as much memorabilia and photos I can find. More times than not, my emotions are moved to tears. We weren’t close friends but friends nonetheless and I admired you. Your professionalism and self confidence guides me in my career. So today and everyday, I will NEVER forget! Semper Paratus, Shipmate
Ashley Palazzo Martin
June 7, 2023
Hi I didn't know Jeffrey, but when I was in the Memoriam room in the museum, I was surprised to see another Palazzo. My maiden name is Palazzo. Then as I walked around the fountain, I stumbled upon his name. Reading about his life, I see how much of a sacrifice he gave. Jeffrey was a hero. I offer my respects to him and to his family.
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Wilfredo Florez
September 12, 2022
Jeff,
I shall never forget.
Semper Paratus...
Will Florez
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2022
It seems a life time ago that I met you at Station Rockaway but I´m still convinced your professionalism and devotion to duty were second to none. Twenty one years have passed since you made the ultimate sacrifice and not a shift goes by that I don´t try to honor your memory by doing my absolute best to help my community, my state and my country. Lisa and the kids seem to be doing wonderful and I know you would be extremely proud. The Rockaway crew should be getting together soon (I hope) to honor your memory. You will always be a part of us. Semper Paratus Shipmate.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2021
I'm sitting here at the fire station twenty years after you and all the heroes made the ultimate sacrifice that day and I still feel numb. I'm numb that our country was attacked and took so many lives and I'm numb that twenty years later, I feel that we didn't learn any lessons about protecting our country. But mostly I feel numb that you didn't get the chance to grow old with Lisa and watch your children grow into adults. You would be so proud of all of them! Your sacrifice wasn't in vain as you and all the heroes truly embodied the American spirit. I thank you and I will never forget. All of your Rockaway family keep in contact on a regular basis and I even got to see two of our shipmates this year. Thank you for always being there.....then and now. Semper Paratus
Debra Perry
September 11, 2021
I did not know Jeffrey and if he had not died on 9-11 I would not have known anything about him. I made a quilt for your family in your honour and your mom sent me a thank you card and your photo. I felt useless here in Australia and the quilt was such a small thing I could do. I feel honoured that Jeffrey was the fireman that was chosen for me. Every year on 9-11 I light a candle for you remembering not only his sacrifice, but also the sacrifices that have been made over the past 20 years.
Lest we forget.
Wilfredo Florez
September 12, 2020
Jeff,
Although time has passed by (19 years to be exact). Your actions, not only on that awful day, but through your life made a difference. I only knew you for a short amount of time back in Yorktown (1990) but you left a life-long impression on me.
I thank you for being there when your nation and its citizens in distress needed you the most--on so, so many different days.
Semper Paratus
Wilfredo Florez, USCG Senior Chief (Ret.)
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2020
Jeff, I can't believe it has been nineteen years since you heroically left this earth. There is not a shift that goes by that I don't think of you, your FDNY brothers and your family. Speaking of your family, I have watched to girls grow up from afar and you would be so proud. They are smart and beautiful. I'm going to keep this shorter than all my other posts but I will talk with you again on Sunday when I go back to work. You are always there with me and I thank you.
Barbara Hunter
September 11, 2020
I didn’t know Jeffrey . I live in NM & have been wearing his bracelet every year. I have a story to share with a family member . Please iM me I would love to share it with his family .
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2019
Jeff,
Every year, I return to this guest book and read every entry from first to last. And every year Im brought to tears after reading what you meant to so many people from different walks of life. As we lowered the flags to half staff this morning at our station, a calming thought came to mind. I knew that within the hour, I would be ending my shift and sitting down preparing to read this guest book. Thank you for your service, thank you for answering the call and thank you for being my friend. Until next time, shipmate. Semper Paratus.
The Kindred Family
November 1, 2018
We send our continued deep sympathy to your family for your sad loss. Daily may God continue to give the needed help. Jeff will always be fondly remembered for touching the lives of others both privately and publicly.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2018
Jeff,
Seventeen years? How do the years go so fast but your soul still burns as strong as ever? I know it's because of the type of person you were and I thank you for that. I hope some way or some how it rubbed off on me. I'm a better person for knowing you. You and your family are always in my thoughts. Semper Paratus
Will Florez
September 14, 2017
Jeff,
27 years have now gone by since our time in Yorktown, VA. I thank you for answering the call: Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.
Forgotten--not at all.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2017
Thinking of you as I lower the flags to half staff at the fire station this morning, Jeff. It's been sixteen years since you and 342 of your brothers gave the ultimate sacrifice and not a shift or a day goes by that I don't send a nod your way. I got to see Lisa and meet the girls last year at the building dedication in your honor at the Coast Guard station on Staten Island last October. Remembering you as a devoted family man, you would beaming with pride to see them now. A group of us made it over to Rockaway to see the old station and memories just flooded through my head. I hold those memories close to my heart. Thank you for your service, thank you for your dedication, thank you for your guidance and thank you for your friendship. Semper Paratus, shipmate
S.J. Friscia III
September 13, 2016
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
Debra Perry
September 12, 2016
I did not know you personally but I think of you, your parents, your wife and daughters every year at this time. I light a candle and read your mother's note to me thanking me for honouring her son from across the world. Rest in Peace
Rich Ramos
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you during this 15th Anniversary, brother. You were always one of the few who had their stuff together growing up in the neighborhood. You made great choices in life and I'm proud to call you a friend. You'll never be forgotten.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2016
Today is the fifteen year anniversary since your heroic death and I'm still in shock. I will never forget....Jeff....I will never forget. I will be in NYC next month to honor you at the Coast Guard building dedication in your honor. Semper Paratus my friend.
September 11, 2016
Thank you for your service, your courage, your sacrifice. May God bless your family with peace and hope. Remembered always
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 10, 2015
Another year has passed and my memory of you still shines as bright as ever. Whenever I'm having troubles at work, I often ask myself "what would Palazzo do?". I'm still in awe of your professionalism and devotion to duty. You were one in a million, buddy. Thank you for your friendship and the lessons learned at Rockaway. I will never forget.
Brian Stahl
September 11, 2014
After 13 years, the horrible memories of that day haven't faded, but neither has the sense of awe and gratitude for the incredible selfless courage which Jeff displayed and which cost him all.I worked with his wife Lisa and had the honor of joining several of my colleagues in attending his memorial service in NY. It was a deeply sorrowful event but the number of attendees spoke loudly of the high regard in which this young man was held.I wish all the best for his wife Lisa, and their two daughters.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 10, 2014
Always here with you as I know you are still with me, brother. Thank you for your service and bravery...you will always be one of my heroes.
Daune Smith
August 9, 2014
Rest in peace brother.
TJ Monahan
March 6, 2014
I'm a firefighter in MD and share Jeffrey's love of skiing & hunting. Recently went skiing in Utah with a couple of retired FDNY brothers. I carried Jeffrey's "Fallen Firefighter" memorial card with me, in his honor. Beautiful powder; somehow I think he would have loved it.
G Bryan
November 1, 2013
Thank you for lending me your strength and courage today.
Skook
September 12, 2013
I drove all day on 9/11 thinking of that day and now on the morning of the 12, the story of your life puts it all into perspective. You will always be an inspiration and your story will make people proud to be Americans. From a cyber friend, Rest In Peace.
Shelby Matsumoto
September 11, 2013
You will always be a hero to me and I wish the best for your family and fellow fire fighters still being heroes today.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2013
You and your family will forever be in my heart and thoughts. RIP brother.
Debra Perry
September 11, 2013
Jeffrey, every year around this time I think of you and your family. Last year I was in New York and had the honour of visiting the 9-11 memorial and seeing your dedication. Although I had never met you or your family, the card I received from your mother in thanks for the quilt I made for her will always have a special place in my home. RIP brave man. For me you are my connection to the brave actions of all those who served that terrible day. Rest in peace
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 14, 2012
Jeff, just now getting to a computer after a couple days away. I will never forget your contagious smile and your professionalism. You and your family are always in my thoughts. Semper Paratus my friend.
Jeff's healing flag of honor in my office
Robert LaSala
March 30, 2012
Jeff,
Although I didn't know you personally, I feel privileged to display a very special American flag in reception at my office in Colorado. Your name and Rescue Company from Staten Island are attached to this flag of honor with a “Healing Field” pin. The Healing Field exhibit came to our town almost 10 years ago. I was fortunate to obtain your flag of honor from our local Fire company and have displayed it in your memory ever since. It stands next to the beautiful Rob Arra photograph, “A “Tribute to 9/11”. This is the photo of the two blue spotlights shining toward heaven.
Working late in my office the other evening, I looked at your flag and realized I neglected to acknowledge your last birthday on November 25th. Please accept a belated happy birthday from an ex-New Yorker. While I may have overlooked your birthday, please know I will never forget you and will always cherish your special flag.
Thank you for watching over us. May God bless your family and grant them peace
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2011
Jeff,
I am going to repeat what I have put on here before but the words still mean just as much to me now as they did then. I just wanted you to know that I'm still here with you as I know you are still with me. They say time heals all wounds but I can't fathom your family ever truely being healed. I haven't met all of your family but I have to believe that they are very special just to have had you in their lives for the time they did. I still have to thank you for leading me to where I am now. Thank you for your service to our country, thank you for your heroism on 9/11 and thank you for being my friend.
Semper Paratus,
Sheila Kinsella
September 11, 2011
You were such a sweet nice guy. I remember you in IHM and from the neighborhood. You left this world too soon, my prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Sean Flynn
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you Jeff. God bless your family.
Chris Flavell
September 2, 2011
Jeff,
While we were stationed at Chatham I sat in awe listening to your stories with the FDNY. You were one of my primary influences in my decision to retire and become a firefighter/paramedic. In our station we display a large american flag with all the names of the 343 listed on the stripes. To me, your name stands out among the other 342 every time I pass by it. God Bless Jeff
Chris Flavell (USCG Ret)
August 31, 2011
THINKING OF YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE
KATHY
MERCERSBURG PA
Will Florez
September 11, 2010
Jeff,
I have not forgotten.
Will Florez, USCG (Ret.)
Sean Flynn
September 11, 2010
Miss you brother. God bless your family.
Chris Cassano
September 11, 2010
Jeff,
You will always be in our thoughts and hearts and are sorely missed by so many.
You could have gone home after Your shift but instead answered the call to Duty. YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 10, 2010
Jeff,
Just wanted to let you know that I am still here with you and think of you often. You and your family are still in my thoughts and will continue to be forever. Thanks again for your service and bravery. I will never forget.
David Chan
September 28, 2009
To my dearest friend, All those times we spent together will never be forgotten, how fate brought us together, with the short times we had together seemed like forever. We have been through goods and bad, and I believe you are in a good place for a good person. I should have called out sick to help you with your basement, but hindsight is always good. As we always say to each other, "see you later"
Will Florez
September 12, 2009
Jeff,
I will never forget.
Will Florez
USCG (retired)
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2009
Jeff,
Just wanted to show my respect to a personal hero and give codolences to your family and friends. Thank you for being my friend.
November 24, 2008
Happy Birthday from all of us!!
We love you!
September 12, 2008
In memory. Thank you Jeff for your service and sacrifice. You will always be remembered as an American hero!
Jeff Wood Crafton
September 11, 2008
Jeff,
I just wanted you to know that I'm still here with you as I know you are still with me. They say time heals all wounds but I can't fathom your family ever truely being healed. I haven't met all of your family but I have to believe that they are very special just to have had you in their lives for the time they did. I still have to thank you for leading me to where I am now. Thank you for your service to our country, thank you for your heroism on 9/11 and thank you for being my friend.
Semper Paratus,
Dawn Tugman
September 11, 2008
I worked with Royal & SunAlliance in the corporate office and had the pleasure of working with Lisa. I remember exactly where I was in my office that day, who was there with me, everyone holding there breath and crying. I remember hearing radios and very little typing as folks tried to find information on their computers. No phones rang, just stiffled tears and the hum of silence...
Today I prayed for peace and happiness on this anniversary day. I recently visited NY and looked out my hotel window straight down to the "footprints" of the trade centers. Words cannot describe the huge emotion...
I still think of you Lisa and pray for you and your family.
Much love,
WILL Florez
June 14, 2008
Jeff,
I just retired from the CG last week.
I still remember you back in 1990 in Yorktown, VA at MK"A" school. We were the only New Yorkers in the class. Those days have long pass by, but your memory will not. I thank you for everything you have done for the people of this nation.
MKCS WILL FLOREZ (retired)
"NEXT WATCH"
Doug Abraham
November 26, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Jeff Wood
September 11, 2007
Jeff,
As I awoke this morning and stepped outside, a weird and peaceful feeling struck me. I looked at my watch and realized what time it was. Six years ago, you lost your life doing what came natural...doing your job and being a hero. Jeff, I think of you often, it's hard not to! Because of you, my life has changed for the better. I have been a firefighter for the last five years and there's not a shift that goes by that I don't remember why I'm there. You touched so many people's lives that you probably never knew, including mine. I am grateful for the time I spent in the Coast Guard with you and I'm honored to have a career in which I feel that you led me to through your heroism. And for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God be with your wife and kids.
P Tabbernor
January 25, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 29, 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.
Lynette DeSilva
September 11, 2006
Jeffrey,
As a mother of two sons, my heart aches for the loss that this world suffered the day God called you home and, still does. I have never had the honor of meeting you but I have worked with you loving mother, Irene. By knowing her, then I know you. May God bless you and always keep you in his ever loving arms.
Maryann Traverso
September 11, 2006
Hi,
This is Maryann Traverso. I was Jeff's sister Laurie's best friend growing up. I spent many nights and weekends sleeping over Laurie's house. Laurie and I lost touch once I got morried and had kids and right before September 11th we got back in touch and hung out a few times. I will never forget the day she called me and told me that they think Jeff was one of the unfortunate people who never made it out. I said no that cant be he will come home. It was sad when the days that followed were just spent hoping and praying. I think of Jeff, Lisa and the girls often. I shed tears thinking of their pain and I wish them every happiness in the world. A couple of weeks ago I went to Jeff's fathers funeral. A man I used to call "DAD". I spent a lot of good times with the family upstate. Now Jeff has his Dad to look out for him and we have the both of them looking out for all of us. Lisa, Laurie, Irene (MOM), Nicole & Samantha you are all in my daily prayers.
All my love & Sympathy,
Maryann Traverso (aka BUDGELL)
September 11, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sean Flynn
September 5, 2006
That time of year is coming again. Since the morning of September 11th 2002 I've returned to sit on the same bench in front of the same statue each year thinking about my lost friend and shipmate. When my police radio alert tones at 0846 hours and the dispatcher says a prayer every one there bows there head silently, together. I'll be there this year to honor you, and god willing many more.
Bless your wife, kids, and family.
chris falcone
September 5, 2006
Jeff we will be remembering you here at Yorktown Training Center. Your old roomate MKCS Chris Falcone. If anyone is in contact with the family please inform them that we are honoring their son/husband this Sept 11 2006 with a small ceromony and wreath. Please feel free to contact me. Chris Falcone 757-856-2124
May you rest in peace. My wife and I send our prayers to you and your family.
Robert LaSala
September 27, 2005
I have large U.S. flag in the ante-room of my office in Broomfield, Colorado (a suburb of Denver) with the names of firefighter Jeffrey Palazzo and Rescue Company 5 attached to the staff.
Mr Palazzo's flag and approximately 5000 others were recently flown locally at a place called the "Healing Field" where a permanent monument to the heroes of 9/11 and the soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan is being constructed.
Mr Palazzo's flag stands in my office next to the beautiful photograph of the lower Manhattan skyline taken after dark on New Year's Eve 2001. This is the picture with the vertical-pointing blue lights that represent the twin towers. I'm sure you have seen it.
Although I did not know Mr Palazzo, I would like his family and friends to know I will never forget his supreme sacrifice. He will always be my hero, and I am so proud to display his name and company name in my office for all to see. God bless his family and fellow firefighers.
Respectfully,<
;br>Bob LaSala
Irene Palazzo
June 27, 2005
My dear Son, I miss so much, I don't believe its going on four years. You know you were #1 in my life, when will the void get less.Lisa and the girls are doing great. Matthew is such charmer like you were at his age, he is so close to Lisa. I LOVE AND MISS YOU Your MOM
LIZA SLOAN
November 26, 2003
JEFF...
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY, 2003. IM LOOKING AT YOUR WEB SITE AND SOME OF THE ENTRIES ARE SO TOUCHING. IM IN ROME, ITALY RIGHT NOW BUT ILL BE HOME IN DECEMBER. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY. NICOLE AND SAM ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SEE THEM GROW UP INTO THE BEAUTIFUL, SMART, STRONG WILLED YOUNG WOMEN I KNOW THEY WILL TURN OUT TO BE. JEFF, YOU ARE SO MISSED AND SO LOVED. I ONLY HOPE THAT I WILL LIVE THE KIND OF LIFE THAT WILL ALLOW ME TO BE AS GREAT AS YOU WERE. YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY HEART. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER, YOUR COUSIN AND GOD DAUGHTER, LIZA XXOO
Andrew Dell'Olio
September 11, 2003
I have been a good friend of the Tadduni family since childhood.
I wanted to convey my thoughts and prayers to your family on this difficult second anniversary and to assure you that we will not forget our friends and their families and will continue to remember and honor them throughout the years.
Andrew Dell'Olio
Sept. 11, 2003
Maria
April 25, 2003
Dear Jeff,
We hung out as kids and went to HS together in Brooklyn. I'm sorry we never kept in touch after HS. I can't express the sorrow that I feel. You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Maria
Melanie Jordan
March 27, 2003
To the family of jeffrey,
I am a old friend of mary .jeffreys sister. I went to P.S.115 with her.
I met her brother a few times , when I was at there house. It was a long time ago,yet when I fumbled upon this web site I could not believe my eyes and what I have read. My brother William Ruston is at war I pray everyday he comes home , If I ever lost my brother I cant even explain the pain I would feel.May god Bless your family.
My prayers are with you all.
WILFREDO FLOREZ
January 31, 2003
Jeffrey
From the members of USCG STATION ST.IGNACE, MI. We would like to thank you for your courage and commitment to duty in the worst day in this nation's history. We give you our promise to follow in your steps and protect this county as you protected us on that horrible day.
Jan Zirwes
September 16, 2002
Dear Family & Friends of Jeffrey,
I too was your voice this past week during the Rolling Reqiuem. It was a priviledge and an honor to be part of this memorial to those lost a year ago. Our group of 90 volunteer singers, and small orchestra performed at St. Brigid's Catholic Church here in Midland, Michigan. The church was filled to capacity, and I know we emotionally sang to a greater number of people who were not there, due to TV coverage in our area. Our hearts and extended grief will always go out to you and all those lost. May we always remember, and hold firm to United We Stand. God Bless you. In faith and humble service. Jan Zirwes
Salvatore Palazzo
September 15, 2002
Mi chiamo Palazzo salvatore; vengo dalla Sicilia (Enna); Mio padre mi ha detto che abbiamo famiglia in America. Mi ha colpito molto vedere due Palazzo nella lista dei dispersi del WTC. Mi unisco al vostro dolore.
Matthew Pawlikowski
September 13, 2002
Dear Jeffrey:
My name is Matthew. I now live in Seattle, but am a Buffalo, NY native. On the moring of 9-11-02, I had the priveldge of singing the Mozart Requiem Mass as part of the world-wide "Rolling Requiem" event. For our performance, the entire chorus & orchesta wore a "R.R." heart badge as a lapel; we each choose a name to write on the heart. I choose your name as the person to remember & commerate during the performance. God bless your brave soul. You are a HERO!!!
The General
September 11, 2002
Jeff - You touched all you met and made them better. To me you are a complete man. Balanced in love for your God, your family, your friends, anyone else that needed your steady hand. You always thought of others before yourself and lived your life that way.
I will always think of you as still being on duty...surrounded by your brothers...forever on duty...
Stash Kowalewski
September 11, 2002
Jeff,
I am sure I met you at some point in my life, though I dont recall the day. Either when we were young or at a family gathering. It is difficult keeping in touch having so many relatives.Everyone busy with thier immediate family's and we were lucky to see our distant relatives once in a while. But being in the Fire Dept as you were cuts all boundries and makes you my brother.I will never forget,I will walk tall! and hold my head high! because I am proud that you are my cousin! Stash Kowalewski
Lt Nichols Fire Dept
Jeff Wood
September 11, 2002
Jeff and I served together in the Coast Guard at Station Rockaway, NY in 1995/96. Jeff always carried himself in a manner that demanded respect. He had mine and always will. His honor, respect and devotion to duty were second to none and I feel that I am a better person having known him. Jeff, you and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to miss you and will be forever thankful for knowing such a special person.
Semper Paratus,
Jeff
Tom Dinkelman
August 16, 2002
Jeff- I did not know you, but worked at the same company as your wife, Lisa. In fact, I have never met Lisa, but just knowing that someone I have even a distant association with, has lost someone, brings this tragedy into my heart and home. On this, almost a year since the day of your passing, I wish only good things for those you loved, who you had to leave behind.
May God watch over your loved ones as they make their way through life without you.
Crystal Dean
July 23, 2002
Jeff,
You may not remember me but I am Karl's daughter Crystal. We only met a few times, but in those few times we met, I can now say that I knew a hero, because in my eyes that's what you are.
Thank You Crystal
Annie Guerrero
May 13, 2002
Jeff,
I never met you but I want to say thank you. Thank you for your willing spirit. Always willing to lose your life for others! I lost my fiance and father of my two children on the worst day in history. I felt so sad and hurt. Someone took from me the most important person in my life. Now that time has passed I feel at peace knowing that Roland had men like you around him. Telling him to relax and that you would guide him out. I pray for him every day and I pray for you and your brothers that are in your company. Please give us peace in our hearst Jeff so that we could come to terms with what has been taken from us. Let us know when ever possible that you all are OK and at peace. God bless you Lisa I share with you our pain!
Angie Campbell
May 8, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Irene Palazzo
May 1, 2002
Today is Jeffrey Day,I have great memories of past Jeffrey Days,all happy ones, even the rainy ones because,it was your Special Day. You always brought sunshine to it with that unforgetable smile.The smile everyone,who met you could no forget it.
I'm glad one of grand-daughters has your smile,when Nicole smile I see you.Some of the things Samantha does ,you did the same at her age,its like you again as baby.
It's May 1st,which is a Special Day,because its Jeffrey Day,the day that God sent Our Adopted Angel.
We celerate all the Holidays.Jeffrey Day,was different it was your day and we would always do whatever you wanted.You mostly chose Great Adventure or Bronx Zoo and dinner at Juniors,where you would eat a bowl of pickles.
One year you decided to have your Godmother Aunt Litz, come with us.Your choice was The TWC observation deck.That when you said,that the cars in the streets looked like the match box cars you had at home.
I remember all of the Jeffrey Days,when you were younger.
In later years we would all enjoy dinner at a resturant of your choice or at home.
Jeff you are Hero to all that knew you,a great Son,Husband,Daddy,Brother,Friend and Co-Worker,Cousin,Nephew,Uncle an all around Great Person.You are greatly missed and LOVED.
THANKS JEFF FOR LISA AND THE GIRLS.
I LOVE YOU JEFF
YOUR BROKEN HEARTED MOM
Susan Kramer
April 29, 2002
I didn't know Jeff, but I wish I had. Like Jeff, I am also a government (city) worker, and my maiden name is Palazzo - who knows - maybe we are related.
He sounds like an outstanding person. I will pray for him and his family.
Jeff-O
Jolene Benvengo
April 14, 2002
Dear Jeff-O,
I am so sorry it took me so long to write. I've been trying to get my thoughts together. There are so many things I want to say, so here goes.
I can't begin to tell you how I feel inside. I think about you all the time. I am really having a hard time believing that this happened. I carry your picture in my wallet and everytime I look at it I see your beautiful smile and it makes my heart melt. I admire the courage and selflessness you've always shown throughout your life and I'm so very proud of you. I always thought of you as a hero Jeff-O, I just never knew you would have to pay such a price to become one. I have to tell you that I wear my
L-109 and Rescue 5 shirts proudly.
I want you to know that you gave me the greatest honor when you asked me to be Samantha's Godmother. Jeff-O we have made a lifetime of memories together from whem we were babies to adults. I hold those memories close to my heart. I promise when Samantha and Nicole get older I will share everything with them. I have many pictures of us throughout the years just waiting for them to see. I want you to know I will never forget how you held me in your strong arms and let me cry when my mom was sick, I thank you for that.
I am a very fortunate person because now I have two very special angels, you and my mom watching over me. Please give her a big hug and kiss for me.
I love you and I miss you terribly.
You will always be in my heart. Till we meet again in Heaven.
Love always,
Your Cousin Jolene
Marilyn Kuzmicki-Rybarczyk
March 28, 2002
Jeff, I knew your father-in-law when we were just out of 8th grade. Then I met him again, along with your mother-in-law, after 46 years. It was just after your family lost you. All the tributes to you tell me that you were one "great fellow"; one who will never be forgotten.
Your wife, children and parents will always be in my daily prayers.
Barbara Spinelli
March 27, 2002
Almost everything I know about you is through knowing Lisa. When I see what a beatiful, strong person Lisa is I know that you are both blessed with a love that is stronger than your physical separation. There is a place in my heart for you, Lisa and the girls and I will do my best to be a support and friend to them as you look after them from heaven.
Barbara
Carol O'Connell
March 27, 2002
Dear Jeff,
I wan't to thank you for your friendship and the good times that we shared in our youth. You were a great neighbor and friend. I also wan't to thank you for your courage and dedication both as a service man and fireman. Your life was taken from your loved ones as you protected and honored our country. I will pray for you and your family. Jeff I will never forget you. May god bless you and yours .
Love, your friend and neighbor Carol
Delree Todd
March 21, 2002
Jeff,
I met you and Lisa when I was in New York visiting your uncle Arthur. You and Lisa weren't married yet, but it was so obvious that the love you two had for each other was beautiful. What a cute couple. What nice kids you were.
You wouldn't remember me because that was a long time ago and I never got a chance to see you again. I remember you though and how passionate you were about many things good and important.You made many people proud and happy for as long as you lived.
Bless you for giving your life up trying to help so many people. You are a hero. Love will be lifted up to you always.
Delree Todd
Los Angeles, Ca.
[email protected]
Arthur Donley
March 21, 2002
There is a place
called memory ...
A province by itself
which, though unseen,
is home and haven to the heart...
And there,
in peace and beauty, waiting,
are those with whom
we shared our yesterdays.
Jeffrey will always be in that place for me and all who knew and loved him.
With love,Uncle Artie
March 21, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FACE...HERO FIREMAN..JEFFREY MATTHEW PALAZZO AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.MATTHEW GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Michael Tadduni
March 18, 2002
Dear Jeff,
I'm sorry it took me so long to write this letter. I've beeen through so many different emotions the last six months I didn't know where to start. I still can't get over what happened that day. Maybe I never will. The departmenthas a gaping hole in it from losing some of the best men to ever serve the city. Everyone of the brothers feels it. It dosen't go away. From the eulogies I've heard at Funeral and memorial masses to stories written in the papers about you guys it's obvious that you are heroes. You are the bravest. We knew it, but know the world does too.
Not many professions share a comradery like ours. Many people will saddly live and die never having felt that type of comradery. When I was in probe school I stopped by L109 because I was getting stressed out with knot class. Every guy from Squad to Rescuehad their own way of doing it and each thought his was better than the other guy's, of course. So you worked out the kinks with me for as long as it took. You had me stay for the meal and treated me like one of the boys. On top of being a great cousin you also had a job that day. You were the O.V. and you took the windows. I came to the firehouse so stressed out and left knowing I'd get through probe schoolno problem with you at my back. I love you for that.
Remember when we spent a couple of weeks putting in my friend's bathroom. I was never a handy guy, But I learned many valuable lessons during those weeks about life, from you Jeff. It went beyond the bathroom, waterheater, electric and stuff. I remember you said, "Things never go the way you plan so don't expect them to. Ther aren't many things that you can't fix if you just take the time to think about what you're trying to accomplish. Then put the work in." How right you were.
When I was stationed in Staten Island at E153 we worked the same tours. I knew that if I was ever up the creek you would come and get me. That was always a comforting thought. The last time that I ever saw you was at the Taxpayer fire that took out four stores. I remember that it was too hot to advance the line more than ten feet throught the entrance. The next thing I knew the heat lifted and we were able to move in. I knew it was you, up there, cutting the roof to lift the heat and smoke so we could get to the fire. When it got out of control and they called all the men out, it was you looking for me to see if I was alright. Then you said to me,"Mike, step into the street. I don't like how this building looks. It could collapse." Then you and the boys from Rescue 5 took up. This is how you'll be remembered. This is the story I'll tell your children, as well as my own. Thank you for being my friend, my brother, my cousin and a true hero. I'll miss you more than you would ever know.
Love,
Mike
Lisa Palazzo
March 11, 2002
To my best friend and husband Jeff,
6 months, at times it seems like a lifetime and then it seems like yesterday. Not many people know what it feels like to lose their best friend and the person who held all their dreams in their hands. I DO. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. You loved me so much and tried so hard to be the best husband and father. Maybe that was the problem .... you always had to be the BEST and you worked so hard at it. You really never figured out that you were the BEST without even trying. I miss you now, more than most can imagine. I miss your voice, your smile and your hugs. I look at our girls and see you. Sometimes this is painful but most of the time I feel horored that you gave me to special gifts. I promise to do everything with them that you wanted to. I promise to make sure they grow up knowing all that you were to me and to them. I promise to help them grow up to make you proud.
I continue to go through the motions of living now. My heart is broken and sometimes it is hard. But then I remember it is not about me..... I am still here and able to do so much with my life. It is you that was robbed of all that life still had to give you.
I keep our special times close to my heart and they make me strong.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND MISS YOU.
STAY BY ME AND KEEP ME STRONG.
ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOURS
LISA
Bill Frey{Coastguardsmen}
March 11, 2002
To All,I used to see Jeff`s name on the board at Station Chatham just ahead of mine.I never met him, I wondered occasionally who, what, where.On Sept.11 I was called to duty {reserve} on Sept.12 I was on my way to NYC not knowing what I was to do when i got there who I would met,what our country was in for or if there would be more.I heard Jeff`s name on the Ferry from New London to Orient Pt.from Fellow Coast Guardsmen I severed with and they said Jeff was missing.In the days that followed we all did what we could,what we were told! Jeff did the very same. I stood in ranks at the chruch on Staten Island, and saluted his grave. Although he and I never actually met I am proud to be associated in this small way, I feel the loss of a brother and show his photo to anyone in my home who asks about the day I went to NYC.Jeff pushed on,up into the WTC,Iam sure he and his team helped many folks that day.their efforts live on.They will not be forgotten,there were many who now know who they are.Brave professionals who did what only a few chosen ones could that day.The world now knows who Jeff is, as do I .Be proud of him,speak of them.They are what makes this country worth fighting for, in everything thing we do.
Colleen Capuano/Finnegan
March 10, 2002
I knew Jeff when we were kids, running around Reeve Place. I will always remember his smile. My thoughts and heart are with Jeff and his family.
Anthony Tadduni
March 7, 2002
Jeffrey
It's overwhelming to read the wondeful things that all of these people have to say about you, people that you have touched in all the different roles in your life. It's amazing how little we really know about eachother - even as family sometimes. I hope that all of us in the family remember this and really try to cherish the times that we have to spend together in the future. We need to recognize that we have wonderful people in our family -- not just cousins or brothers but potentially also some of the best friends that we could ever hope to have.
When I was a kid I remember being ashamed sometimes that my father was a fireman becasue other kids that I knew had fathers who were doctors and lawyers. Now, I am ashamed that I ever had those types of thoughts. When people talk about what you guys did - they use phrases like "the ultimate sacrifice," but all words really miss the mark in trying to describe what you did. You have forced us all to ask ourselves: would we do the same? You were the embodiment of the values that Grandpa tought us. "Anybody who does this much for me (a quarter of an inch os space between your thumb and your index finger), I'll do this much for them (the space between your hands, spread wide apart). You inspire me to continue to try to live out these values in my own life. Thank you.
Your cousin,
Anthony Tadduni
Karl & Dolores Schwarzenegger
March 4, 2002
A rare and fine young man. Truly a blessing from God. We are grateful that we knew him. He touched our lives.
Dom Soldezzo Jr (cousin)
March 2, 2002
Though our times were few and far apart,I loved with you all my heart. Your courage should be an inspiration to us all. I admire and respect all that you have done and what you have left behind. God bless you and your family.
Lewis Deneff
February 25, 2002
Jeff, I will never forget those Christmas Eve Dinners when we ate great fish and drank red wine for hours. I felt honored that you let me share that special time with you and your family. I was so impressed with the fact that you were a great chef in addition to all of your other talents. You were truly a wonderful person that will never be forgotten.
ALISHA DEAN
February 22, 2002
JEFF,
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SUMMER YOU LISA, JOHN,SHIELA & THE KIDS CAME DOWN TO THE SHORE TO RIDE THE WAVERUNNERS. IT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TIMES YOU EVER RODE IN BARNEGAT. SO I BEING THE EXPERIENCED RIDER I THOUGHT I WAS WAS GOING TO TAKE YOU THROUGH THE MARSH BECAUSE I KNEW THE WAY. WELL AS YOU KNOW I GOT US LOST AND MYSELF STUCK IN THE MUD. LOL BUT YOU USING YOUR NAVIGATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOUND THE WAY OUT. YOU ARE A TRUE HEROE AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
LIZA SLOAN
February 19, 2002
JEFF,
A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I WAS IN BROOKLYN WAITING FOR NICOLE TO GET OUT OF A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT AND I GOT HUNGRY SO I WENT TO THE BRIDGEVIEW DINNER BY 86TH STREET. THE ONE THAT WE WNET TO THAT TIME. I ATE BY MYSELF, I FELT AWKWARD BUT IT REAMINDED ME OF YOU.LAST WEEK WHEN I WAS DOWN BY VINNY'S I WENT TO VISIT YOUR GRAVE. I WAS SURE THAT I REMEMBERED EXACTLY WHERE IT WAS, UNTILL I GOT THERE AND IT WASNT THERE. JUST MY LUCK.I WALKED AROUND AIMLESSLY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES UNTILL THE PEOPLE THERE STARTED TO LOOK AT ME FUNNY. I GUESS THEY THAUGHT I ENJOYED STROLLING AROUND ON THE GRAVES.LOL. JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU AND I MISS YOU. LOVE YOU, LIZA
Melody Mason
February 17, 2002
On behlf of Jay and my family, I would like to wish that God may hold you close to his heart....knowing the sacrifice you have made in your efforts to save the lives of others in our countries most devistating tradady.....May God be with you and your family forever.....We love you and God Bless.....Melody C. Mason
Joe Soldezzo (your cousin)
February 16, 2002
Jeffrey, although I never got the chance to know you.I feel Your loss as so devastating and your sacrifice so great,WE should all aspire to live our lives as selfless and giving as you did. Thank you. God bless you and your family.Much Love-J.S.
Margaret Chan
February 14, 2002
Dearest Jeffrey,
I thank God each day for letting me a part of your life and your family as well. Although, I know you through Dave for a short time, I felt like I have known you for years. You bring laughters, joy and happiness in my life.
What you did for our country was very heroic. You have that charisma and braveness in your heart to give up your own life to save thousands of others. You'll always be a hero in my heart. There's not one moment in a day I go by not thinking of you and how much Dave and I miss you dearly. However, your family will always have our love and support just like how you gave to others. I Love You and Miss You Very Much!!!!
Claudia Scarangello
February 13, 2002
Jeff-o, I love you and miss you. I wished we had spent more time together but the times we did will always be cherished. Your beautiful little girls will always reflect your goodness and love. You will always be in my heart. Love your cousin Claudia
elaine solomom
February 13, 2002
I didn't know you, I know your mom so well that I feel just as if I knew you; her warmth, love and kindness had to generate to you. Your picture is in my wallet and from Staten Island to San Francisco everyone knows about Jeffrey Palazzo -- we toasted to celebrate your life, and your legacy will be in our hearts forever.
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