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Lt. John F. Ginley

Warwick, New York

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A Quiet Family Man
April Ginley knew she had a rare husband. If she was at work, Lt. John F. Ginley, a firefighter, managed the household, taking the dog to the vet or the children to the doctor. "He was a very involved parent, as far as even putting the kids on the school bus and braiding my daughter's hair," she said. He helped out in the classroom when his daughter, Taylor, 10, and son, Connor, 8, were younger, and he dressed up as a goblin in the gym for Halloween.

One of five boys born within seven years, (four became firefighters) Lieutenant Ginley, 37, served as a mediator at times, but also perfected the stealth practical joke. "Some of the stuff he did I probably still to this day didn't know that he did it," said his brother Capt. Bob Ginley. They were one grade apart in school, but ran track together, served in the National Guard together, joined the Fire Department together, studied for their lieutenant and captain exams together, and vacationed together.

John Ginley's reserve was part of what drew his wife to him when they met. "He was not a person that was looking for recognition," she said. "He was always the quiet one in the background."

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I ran a 5k today up in Bethel, CT under the Tunnel To Towers Foundation and I was so grateful to have run in honor of Lieutenant Ginley. Thank you to all the heroes who have served whether it be the policemen, firemen, or EMS, as well as our military. It

Although we knew each other for a short while I will never forget you and your family I think of you from time to time I’m so sorry to know that you’ve done such a tragic death I’m sure your sorely missed I wish your family peace I wish you to rest in peace love always Terry Saccone

Rest in peace our hero

Today on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, my 9 year old climbed stairs in memory of John F. Ginley. We were honored to learn about him and remember him today.

god bless you john

Never ever forget. Thank you for your service.

In loving memory...

Today, in Columbus, OH, I climbed in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with Lt. Ginley's badge. Rest In Peace, Sir. You are not forgotten.