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On June 23, 2024 I walked the T2T Bethel run in honor of Matt Barnes. He is gone but never forgotten RIP
Gail Clark Bethel Ct FD
August 04, 2024 | Other
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Matthew E. Barnes
Monroe, New York
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Monroe, New York
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Send FlowersCompassion Came Easy
On a March afternoon two years ago, Matthew E. Barnes climbed to the top of a 100-foot aerial ladder to rescue 6-week- old twins from a furious blaze on the Upper West Side. The ladder swayed in the crisp breeze as Matthew Barnes took Isabella and Jacob Kalodner from the hands of their distraught mother, Linda.
Mr. Barnes, who was honored at City Hall for the rescue, said at the ceremony that he had tried to convince Mrs. Kalodner to wait for firefighters to reach them from inside the building. "She advised me she wasn't going to do that," he said. "I figured if she's willing to pass her baby out a 10th-story window, I should take it."
Mrs. Kalodner told him: "You treated our children like they were your own. There's nothing I can say but thanks."
The compassion was easy.
Mr. Barnes, 37, of Monroe, N.Y., loved children, said Sean O'Brien, a friend and fellow firefighter from Ladder Company 25. Mr. Barnes and his wife, Susan, had three boys of their own, Matthew Jr. 12, Jesse, 10, and Thomas, 8. He loved to take them fishing. "Sue always had a project for Matt to do around the house, but somehow Matt would manage to slip out and go fishing with the boys instead," Mr. O'Brien said. "But the projects around the house always got done. They were proud of their home."
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Remembering Matthew on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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Today I climbed in the Colorado Stair climb in honor of Matthew Barnes. A friend of his, Steve who was at Ladder 25 stopped to introduce himself and tell me about who he was. I was honored to pay tribute to your son and brother. God Bless you all.
Lisa Wilson
September 11, 2016 | Denver, CO
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Thinking of you on Jesse's 25th birthday! I'm sure you are watching over your boys and are so proud!
Kathy Knauer
December 01, 2015
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I pause as we enter this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas to say thanks to the many who lost their lives that horrible day, helping others. I lift up Matthew's friends, family and fellow firefighters as I honor his memory. I pray for each of you to be blessed in a special way, and that we will continue to honor Matthew's legacy by helping our fellow man.
Much love from Texas
Del Newberry
November 30, 2015 | Garland, TX
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Today 9-13-2015 I did a stair climb in NH you were the man I was climbing for today thank you for your service we will not forget you and our other brothers
Michael Rush
September 13, 2015 | Milford, NH
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Firefighter Matthew Barnes, I am a flight nurse with Wings Air Rescue. Yesterday my crew members and I participated in a 9/11 Stair Climb Memorial event in which we climbed 110 stories in our turn out gear. I wore your photograph and name on a necklace around my neck during the event. You were honored at the closing ceremony with the ringing of a bell. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
Brittney Davis
September 11, 2015 | Bristol, TN
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Ann Anomous
September 10, 2015 | Lithia, FL
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I walked a mile for you (mile #133) on 1/14/13 as a dedication to your life.
Barbara Boam
January 14, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO
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