New York, New York
A Shy Son, a Hero
"I love you, take care of yourself." That was how David Halderman always ended his telephone conversations with his mother.
And this year his mother, Geraldine Halderman, had come to rely more than ever on hearing those words, uttered from her serious, shy and loving son, who she said would have been "embarrassed by all the fuss that's been made over him" since he was killed on Sept. 11. He was a firefighter with Squad 18 in Manhattan, a nine-year veteran.
Firefighter Halderman's father, who was also a firefighter, died last August, six days after his son's 40th birthday. The younger firefighter spent his summer vacation accompanying his mother to the hospital, and he called her every night to check on her.
A belated birthday celebration ‹ nothing fancy, because Firefighter Halderman did not "like to be in the forefront," his mother said ‹ was still being planned when he perished.
Sending prayers, love and remembrance to the Halderman family today. We will always remember David’s kindness and courage in serving others.
Robbin Bach
September 11, 2024 | Nashville, TN | Friend
Dear David,
The years have gone by so fast, 23 years of missing you. You are in my thoughts and I carry you in my heart always, loving you forever. And now that Marianne has joined you, I have two angels in heaven watching over us until we are together again.
With so much loveMom
Geraldine Halderman
September 12, 2023 | Mother
Dear David,
As we remember your courage and dedication on this day . . You and your family are always in our hearts.
With Love,
Robbin ❤
Robbin Bach
September 11, 2023 | Nashville, TN | Friend
Dear David,
We will always remember your kindness and courage. God be with you and your family always. ❤
Robbin Bach
September 12, 2021 | Nashville, TN | Friend
Remembering your son and the sacrifice he made. Know our prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Burgess
September 12, 2021 | Gig Harbor, WA
Dear David,
Today marks the 20 th anniversary of that horrible day you were taken from us. I have missed you every day. All this time gone by and the ache in my heart remains. Today as in so many years previously, we returned to the WTC to honor your sacrifice and bravery and that of so many others.
I carry you in my heart forever. See you in heaven.
Love ❤ Mom
Geraldine Halderman
September 11, 2021 | Bohemia, NY | Mother
David, you are a real hero. I always remember you, dear friend on this date. I also remember the great times we had at Miteq before you became a firefighter. Please watch over all of us, and give a kiss to our friend Rossana. You were a real hero, one of the reasons I ended up as a volie with the RPFD as an EMT. Please watch over us, keep us safe and Godbless you forever and a God bless America!
Vicki Grimshaw
September 11, 2020 | Friend
Dear David,
Another year has past.The sacrifice you made 19 years ago, to save others, will always be an inspiration to me and my family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
❤
Robbin Bach
September 10, 2020 | Nashville, TN
Dear David, tonight I’m remembering the last time we spoke was this night nineteen years ago, and it seems like it was just yesterday. I said good night and as always told you to take care of yourself. And then the next day you were gone.
Time has gone by so quickly, and you are in my thoughts so often. Our family has had a tough year, a lot of illness, some very serious, we are praying for a miracle, so I’m asking you to intercede for us.
Tomorrow our family will be together...
Geraldine Halderman
September 10, 2020 | Bohemia, NY | Mother