Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
Fire Stories, Continued
As a battalion chief in the New York Fire Department, Larry Stack's job was to ensure the safety of firefighters. Sometimes, that meant visiting fires as they burned. "He would go and be the second set of eyes for the firemen," said his older son, Michael, 33.
On Sept. 11, Chief Stack was preparing a report about a fire on June 17, 2001, that killed three firefighters in Queens, a fire that became known as the Father's Day Fire. When he heard about the trade center attack, he rushed to the scene in a department car.
Chief Stack, 58, married Teri Bisch in 1967. She said the most important thing in his life was his family, but there was still room in his heart for more. "The second love of his life," she said, "was working for the Fire Department."
At parties or around the kitchen table at home in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., father and elder son would tell stories about fires they had fought. Chief Stack always hoped that his younger son, Brian Stack, now 30, would join the department. "The day that would have made him happiest would have been the day Brian contributed his stories as well," Mrs. Stack said.
Brian Stack was sworn in as a firefighter in January.
Theresa, The Donohue family every year are in churches all across the Country praying for Larry and your family 9/11. We pray my father and Larry have found peace and are having a good laugh with all the Manleys in Heaven. We need to have a family reunion in South Hampton. It would be an honor for the next generation of DONOHUES to thank Michael & Brian. May God Bless all of you. Gayle Donohue
Gayle Skau
September 11, 2023 | Family
Twenty years after you made the supreme sacrifice, Chief Stack, we are still grateful for your bravery, and we have not forgotten, nor will we ever forget. From the family of Captain Thomas M Brown (r1981, d2015)
Gary Brown
September 11, 2021 | WEST BABYLON, NY
We miss and continue to love Uncle Larry everyday. He was a hero in the firehouse and out of the firehouse. He has amazing children who too follow in his footsteps. I think of the kindness and the stories he told so, so often. ❤❤❤ Grace Ryan
September 13, 2018
I am participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in San Diego on Sept. 7, 2014. This Sunday, we're climbing 110 floors (30 floors 3 times plus extra) in honor of those who were lost in the Twin Towers.
Each climber has been assigned someone in order to make the climb in their memory. I was given your name, Lawrence Stack, Battalion Chief, FDNY.
I wanted you to know that we're thinking of you as we honor you and the ultimate sacrifice of all responders on that fateful day.
Marilyn Puchaty
September 04, 2014 | San Diego, CA
Larry in his sweater - 2012
My life has been graced with this dedicated canine companion who was named and trained in Chief Stack's honor and memory. He serves people, including me, in so many ways. I am awed by the way the Stack family, friends and loved ones channeled their grief into a legacy of love, dedication and service to others. Forever grateful, Lori
Lori Orend
September 22, 2013 | Portland, CT
Thank you for your lifetime service to the people in need.
Jeff Cleere
September 11, 2013 | Salem, IA
Thinking of Lawrence all his family. I prayed to Lawrence thanking him for trying to Rescue my dad James D. Cleere on 11 September
Scott Cleere
September 11, 2013 | St. Pete, FL
I wanted to let the family know that I climbed 110 flights in Kansas City in remembrance of Lawrence Stack. I had his photo and a arm band with his name on my possession while completing this memorial climb.
Mark Stevenson
September 08, 2013 | Sedalia, MO
I have had the privilage of knowing the Stacks for over 30 years and you will not find a nicer family. I love you all dearly. Larry was the funniest and most personnable guy. Family cook outs with him were a blast. I know his spirit is always with us.
God Bless you this Holiday season.
Rick Reed
December 30, 2012 | Morristown, NJ
