Neponsit, New York
'He Kept Everyone Safe'
Daniel Suhr was the recipient of many nicknames. Captain America was one. Whenever he went out with friends, he would point to exit doors and tell them where to meet him if anything happened. "He kept everyone safe," said his wife, Nancy.
A firefighter, Daniel was rushing to the trade center when someone tumbled out of the sky and on top of him. "The other firefighters stayed with him because they wouldn't leave him behind," his wife said. "Because they didn't go in, he saved their lives."
Daniel, 37, loved his job at Engine Company 216. His father was a firefighter and his brother is one. He grew up in Brooklyn, where he was the captain of both the baseball and football teams at James Madison High School. He and his wife began dating when they were in grammar school. Their home is in Rockaway Park, Queens.
Even though he was considered this big, brave firefighter, he could get fairly mushy over his 2-year-old daughter, Briana. He was terrified when she did things like run toward him too fast. "He loved her more than life itself," Nancy said.
Danny, I think about you every 9-11. How you are so missed. May God keep you safe in his arms. Your daughter is beautiful. I know your so proud. I wish your family peace and comfort at this time.
Denise Munoz- Girl from across the street. Bklyn NY
September 11, 2023 | Friend
Nancy I haven’t gone to New York to see the names of the ones who died on 9/11. But I did watch yesterday of the services for the ones who died. I happened to see at a glance Daniels name. I don’t know many of my grandmas family but wondered if Daniel was related. My grandma was Mary Suhr Surrarrer. Her family the Suhrs lived in Norwalk Ohio. They also had a Suhrs kitchen there. My heart goes out for those that day and their families. I pray for you and your daughter.
Joan Hiltbrunner Patrick (Suhr)
September 12, 2021 | Lakeland, FL | Family
Danny there is so much I want to say . Thank you for the time and Encouragement and life lessons you and your wonderful family Have thought me. To stand up for what's right never give up and many more. These are lessons that now I'm passing on to my son. It Been An honor to know you I feel very blessed and privileged to have known the Real Captain America.
Roman Hernandez
September 11, 2018 | Orlando, FL
To Danny's Family, Friends, and fellow Firefighters. I'm remembering Danny on this 15th anniversary. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart truly aches for all of you. I didn't know him, but he seemed to be an Amazing person, whom I wish I had the opportunity to meet. I'm Praying for all of you. What a noble profession. I thank them for the sacrifices that they made day in and day out.. the service that they provided to their respective communities. I admire Firefighters for their...
Carol Rzeplinski
September 11, 2016 | Jersey City, NJ
Always in our hearts dear brother-in-law, you will never be forgotten and you will always be loved!!! Rest easy!!
Donna
September 11, 2015
Danny, what can I say this is not getting easier in fact it is getting harder every year without you. 14 years and your smile and laugh are still fresh in my mind. Just know you are missed, and you will never be forgotten!!
You sister-in-law
Donna
September 11, 2015
Well another year has gone by and Christmas is upon us, you are still missed more than ever. Time will never change the sadness in my heart, a great brother-in-law and an even better friend! You could always make me laugh!! Merry Merry Loving you always
Donna
December 14, 2014
ALWAYS REMEMBER , NEVER FORGET !!!!!
John Szczech
October 28, 2014 | Freeport, NY
Dear James and Family,
I think about you guys ALL the time and hope you are ok. I am so sorry about your Dad ; he was such a great man! I am sure that he and Dan are smiling together in Heaven. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers always!
Your friend, Dina
Dina Alborano
October 12, 2014 | Allentown, NJ