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Alice Gordon
September 11, 2025
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Michael Boyle
Westbury, New York
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Send FlowersNo Excuses for Him
He was off duty the morning of Sept. 11, but Michael Boyle, a firefighter with Engine Company 33 in Manhattan, jumped on the truck anyway when the alarms sounded.
"He cared a lot about the Fire Department," said his younger sister, Jeanne Boyle. "He was very simple in his ideas, but complex in his actions. And he could endure pain like no one I've ever known.
"I would ask him," Ms. Boyle remembered, " 'How do you run a marathon?' And he would say, 'Just get up every day and run.' " That's what Mr. Boyle did. He was a "no excuses" kind of guy, Ms. Boyle said.
A formidable athlete, Mr. Boyle, who was 37 and also worked for the firefighters' union, clearly had a soft side for his sister. She said he was protective, but from afar. Two years ago, they both ran in the Long Island Marathon, where Mr. Boyle, who lived in Westbury, N.Y., found her in the crowd and advised her to slow her pace for her own good. Then he disappeared. He finished at 3 hours 15 minutes.
"But I could see him reading this saying: 'That wasn't my good time! Tell them my good time!' " Ms. Boyle said; his good time, she said, was 3 hours 1 minute. "His goal was to break three hours in the city marathon this year. And he probably would have done it."
Guest Book
Last year, Peter brought his 9/11 T-shirt w/Dave & your name on it to the ER as he was being treated. Your death had such an impact on his life. He never got over losing you. This is the first 9/11 anniversary that he´s reunited with you. I´m comforted knowing your father is with you both in Heaven but struggle with accepting such a tremendous loss. Look over your family and keep us safe. We will never forget.
Mary Boyle
September 10, 2025
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Remembered Mike, not a forgotten or faded memory. Hope you and your Dad are sharing some great stories. God Bless.
John McGreevy
September 09, 2025
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I never knew Michael, I wasn't even born when he passed. But my mom named me after him, she was watching a slide show of the names of the people and Michael stood out to her and I was named after him. I'm sure he was a fantastic man and God bless.
Michael Rudick
September 09, 2021 | Hartsville, SC
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Not forgotten. Been 20years, and still clear in my mind. God Bless your family and all the best for them.
John McGreevy
September 08, 2021 | Stony Brook, NY
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Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 02, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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Hope you are enjoying the company of your father up there, sharing a few beers and stories. Prayers are for you and your family God Bless them. You and your family are always remembered. Never forget.
John McGreevy
September 09, 2020 | Stony Brook, NY
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With dad passing miss you more he kept you in my heart just life is crazy but all good
Peter Boyle
January 18, 2020 | West Islip, NY | Family
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We send our continued deep sympathy to your family. Some things in life can be extremely distressing. May God give the help and support needed with each new day. Michael is still sadly missed and is not forgotten.
December 19, 2019
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