Matthew David Garvey

I grew up in Elmhurst Queens knowing the Garvey family. I will always be grateful to each and every one of them for raising a young man who gave his life as a firefighter in such a horrific time. Where I live on Shelter Island our Firefighters are volunteers and we treat them with respect and reverence.
My prayers will forever include Matthew , a brave young man and hero. Rest in Peace and may you fly on angels wings.

We just just figured out that my husband Captain Steve Hunter was 37 yrs old on 9/11 the same age as Matthew Garvey. Matthew would be 61 yrs old today. We are going to display his badge and never forget Matthew Garvey in our home here in Scottsdale Arizona. Matthew, Thank you for your Service! Steve and Lana Hunter

My son Matthew Hunter chose Matthew Garvey´s badge to honor him by climbing 110 flights of stairs for the 911 Tower Challenge 2025. He completed the challenge and earned his first challenge coin. Matthew Hunter is 20 years old, and is in the process to becoming a Firefighter, following in his father´s footsteps. His Father Captain Steve Hunter is a Captain for The Scottsdale Fire Department for the last 38 years.

I was the First Brigade Platoon Commander, 2D ANGLICO (Air and Naval Gunfire Liasion Company) for Matthew D. Garvey and he was one of my team leaders. He was truly an exceptional Marine and EVERYONE had the utmost respect for him. I recommended him for meritorious promotion to the rank of Sergeant, which he most certainly deserved. I found out of his death on 9/11, 2002 from the 2D ANGLICO network of Marines. Every September 11 I say a prayer for him and as time goes by looking forward to...