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Andrea Mateo
October 26, 2024 | Other
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Andre G. Fletcher
North Babylon, New York
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North Babylon, New York
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Send Flowers Type A-Plus
Andre and Zackary Fletcher were the only African-American twins in the Fire Department. Both rushed to the World Trade Center; Andre Fletcher never returned.
"We both have Type A-plus personalities," said Zackary Fletcher, who works at Engine Company 4 in Manhattan. "Anything that reeks of excitement, adventure and danger. That was us." Andre Fletcher, 37, was a member of Rescue Company 5 in Staten Island.
The son of Jamaican immigrants, Andre Fletcher attended the Bronx High School of Science, but later transferred to Brooklyn Technical High School to be near his brother and to play on the sports teams, which Bronx Science did not have. In 1994, both brothers joined the Fire Department. When he learned that the department had no baseball team, Andre Fletcher organized one. On the department football team, both played the same positions: wide receiver and defensive back.
Today, Zackary Fletcher is watching out for Andre's son, Blair, 12. He also talks of dreams, now dashed, that the two brothers had of modeling in tandem for TV commercials. The two had located an agent and were planning a trip to California to sell themselves.
Zackary Fletcher said his parents, Lunsford and Monica, were having a hard time, but it was especially difficult for him: "I miss him more than anyone else."
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Andrea Mateo
October 26, 2024 | Other
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I am looking up a few names that stood out as I took pictures yesterday at the 911 memorial. Andre had beautiful flowers in his name that caught my eye. Sounds like he was a pretty amazing guy and brother.
Andrea Mateo
October 26, 2024 | Other
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You're missed today as if this was yesterday.. "The last time doesn't always announce itself."
Shica
September 12, 2024
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We will NEVER FORGET!! We shall always carry in our bosom unforgettable despair - and remember your heroic efforts.
Latifah Aameen
September 12, 2024 | Friend
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Just came across this name as I followed the Newsday link and checked my neighborhood. This name intrigued me as I am a diehard fan of West Indies cricket (growing up in Guyana in the 80's & 90's). I just want to to say thank you to Andre (never knew him) & everyone who unfortunately passed away during this tragic and horrific time. I remembered the day 9/11/2001 happened. I was in mid-town for a job interview and after, as I walked the side-walks of NYC, I heard of the first "hit."...
Mike H
September 11, 2024 | Other
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Having known Andre through station 2 in NB, he was always a gentleman. He cared for everyone. He was just an all around good guy taken way to soon. 23 years later and I think of his kindness often.
Denise Murphy
September 11, 2024 | Friend
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Twenty Years Of Despair. Gut Wrenching Sources Of Pain Stabs Us All Again.
It Feels Just As Agonizing. We Were Shocked On That Dreadful Day. The Moment Of Your Loss Stands In Time For Your Family And Loved Ones. Rest In Heavenly Peace Andre.
Latifah Aameen
September 14, 2021 | Staten Island, NY | Neighbor
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You will always be remembered
Millie
September 14, 2021 | Bronx, NY
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