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January 09, 2025 | Other
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David Arce
New York, New York
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When Margaret Arce opened up her son's apartment in Stuyvesant Town, she found remnants of his generosity, letters to Santa Claus from poor children. David Arce, a firefighter, would answer them by delivering wished-for toys, year after year.
"He has always been like that, always bringing home stray cats, stray dogs, stray kids," she said. "Growing up, it was the same thing; he was always bringing someone home to me who needed a meal, or who needed a coat."
On Sept. 11, he jumped on the fire truck, Engine Company 33, on Great Jones Street, even though his shift had ended.
She described her son, 36, as a bit of a fatalist. "He always had this belief that destiny was waiting there," she said.
Firefighter Arce, whose nickname was Buddha, was an enthusiastic fan of Joseph Campbell and would have long discussions at the firehouse about the writer's research into myth and religion. "I think what resonated was the overall belief that in the bottom line, everybody's religion is the same," she said. "Everybody is the same. It just comes down to one being. No matter who you are and what you are, we're all underneath the same sky."
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Wendy felletter
January 09, 2025 | Other
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Remembering David on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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In memory of a courageous firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
A.L.
December 18, 2019
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Dear family and friends of David Arce,
David's presence has certainly been missed. May your family draw comfort knowing that you are resting peacefully. Looking forward to the day when you are reunited together in a peaceful new world.
Diane
May 30, 2019
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Hi mr dave
I didn't know u i was only 1 year old when you passed away for wat I know u were a charming person who liked to rescue people and Animals on September 11 2001 ur shift was over but u stayed and went in while others came out u were brave and died as a hero u were on the 40th floor when the north tower collapsed........when ever I see a picture of you I can actually see you in my mind coming down the stairs for a while I thought I was the reincarnation of you " weired ' I am...
Angelica Armendaris
October 08, 2018 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
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Your family, especially your sister Tara, continue to miss and remember you everyday. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you I have heard wonderful stories about you. Tara and her family are very special to me and that means you are too. May you rest in peace and continue to watch over your loved ones.
Lisa Davin
Lisa Davin
September 12, 2017 | Hollywood, FL
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Forever in our thoughts xxxxxx
Louisa Howells
September 11, 2017 | England
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Dear Buddha -
I miss you and Mike.
Love, Caroline
Caroline Hammond
September 10, 2017 | Warrenton, VA
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