May God bless you and your...
Thank you Kevin. You are remembered and your life, your courage, and your sacrifice, celebrated. May God truly bless your family and friends with peace and comfort.
Thankful American
September 11, 2024 | Other
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Obituary
Kids' Best Friend
All the kids knew. If their bike was broken — a flat tire, a loose chain — then all they had to do was take it to the firehouse and see Kevin M. O'Rourke. He would dig his tool kit out of his locker, where the other firefighters had taped up a sign saying "Kevin's Bike Shop," and he'd fix it. And while the kids were there, he invariably taught them fire safety. He would unroll a rug and demonstrate how to do the stop, drop and roll technique for when one's clothes caught fire.
Firefighter O'Rourke, 44, lived with his wife, Maryann, and their daughters, Corinne, 20, and Jamie, 17, in Hewlett, N.Y. Each year, his family and his wife's family would converge for a ski trip and a golf outing.
He also was a regular in the annual firefighter ski races at Hunter Mountain. There would be five-man teams, and they would be in their jackets and helmets and have to cling to a fire hose and swoop down the mountain. There were innumerable teams, but one year Firefighter O'Rourke's came in fifth, and it made him very proud.
Guest Book
Today I finished reading the book, "The day the world came to town" by Jim Defede ; it takes time to speaks of Kevin and the kind of heart he had for his family and community among other things, and I just wanted to take a moment and say Kevin sounds like one of the good old boys. Someone who just has a servants heart and I would have loved to have met him but can honestly say I'm sure on that tragic day, he gave comfort, support and love towards those going through the unimaginable and for...
Rachel Higgerson Accardo
June 07, 2024 | Other
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It's been many years since I had seen Kevin but I always new he was a fantastic guy and his family always foremost in his mind. I think of him on the anniversary of his passing. I never got to say goodbye to a great guy. Rest in peace with all the other heroes of the world and knowing you were the best of the best.
JOHN MCKAY
September 13, 2022 | Friend
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Blackwell-Weber Family
September 11, 2021 | Switzerland
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It's close to 35 yrs since we car pooled to probie School. I'm still haunted by the events of that day it's surreal. I think of you often. Til we meet again.
Jim Donlevy
July 17, 2019 | NY | Friend
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Rip Kevin we miss u dearly love Julia and Lester
Julia Wiesenfeld
July 06, 2019 | Boca Raton, FL | Friend
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I just finished reading The Day The World Came To Town by Jim Defede. Kevins story is still spreading in the world today and will never be lost. The true definition of a hero.
Rebecca
Rebecca Ann Price
June 30, 2019 | Hamilton, OH | Acquaintance
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Today once again, I was telling my girls about Kevin about our childhoods in Cedarhurst, going to St. Joachim school into our early adulthood and joining L.C.F.D. We shared many good times together, from hanging out in Gumby's apartment and A&D hardware. And how could I ever forget riding in the bed of Joey Smiths Chiefs car, both of us stretching the feeder line down Broadway when W.F.D missed the hydrant for a signal 10 that took a whole block. I keep a picture of Kevin in full turnout gear...
Gene Venezio
September 11, 2018 | Oceanside, NY
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Today, 09/11/2018, ( 17 years ...) we remember you Kevin. Thank you for courage and service ... We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
Tom H
September 11, 2018 | San Jose, CA
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