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Michael Carlo
Long Beach, New York
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Send FlowersA Mariner's Spirit
Michael Carlo loved sailing, his family, friends, and the ocean — not necessarily in that order. He was scheduled to travel to the British Virgin Islands on Sept. 12 to be certified a sailing captain. Mr. Carlo, 34, a firefighter, had even moved to Long Beach, N.Y., to be closer to the ocean.
Firefighter Carlo was a founding member of the Fire Department's volleyball team, and traveled to Sweden a few years ago to compete in the Police and Fire Olympics. When the New Yorkers arrived, they were told that no substitutions were allowed.
"Michael volunteered to sit out and have some of the bigger guys play," Mr. Carlo's brother Robert recalled. "But we decided we were going to play the way we wanted to play." The firefighters forfeited all their games in order to substitute players.
Michael Carlo was a gentleman in his personal life, too. A sought-after bachelor, he had many girlfriends, and always remained friendly with them — and their mothers — after a breakup.
At his house after Sept. 11, his family found some words by Mark Twain on a Post-it above the desk:
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones that you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
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Thank You Hero. Prayers for family and friends.Although I never met you here, we will meet someday
September 15, 2023
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9/11 did not pass again this year without thinking of Michael. As always, he was honored on my FB and prayers were sent up for the family. I know that he is not forgotten and that all of those lost on 9/11 have family and friends keeping their memory alive. I will never forget that day, all the way over in California, hearing the news and watching the horror on tv. I remember where I was, how I heard, and taking my kids to school knowing history was forever changed that day. I am proud to...
Mary Henry
September 14, 2023 | Long Beach, CA
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"Thank you" is not sufficient for the sacrifice you made. You could have been exploring and building a life, but you chose differently--honor and sacrifice. May you never be forgotten. ~~ Carol Garth in Little Rock, Arkansas
Carol Garth
September 14, 2023 | Little Rock, AR
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Your memory will not be forgotten.
Tom Kuder
September 13, 2023
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This 9/11 did not pass without thinking about you and your family. I want the family to know that Michael is not forgotten. I am still honored to have been given his name to represent in a 9/11 walk a few years ago. I thought about his family visiting his bench that I was told about. Many times I send up prayers throughout the year for the loved ones he had to leave behind.
Mary Henry
September 14, 2021 | LONG BEACH, CA
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The memories will never fade, I'll never forget you my Brother
Matt Keith
September 13, 2021 | La Grange, KY | Friend
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Remembering my classmate. RIP Michael Carlo a true hero on 9/11.
Suzanne Gusick Newman
Bayside High School ‘85
Suzanne Gusick Suzanne
September 12, 2021 | Whitestone, NY | Classmate
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Mike - 20 years...we were kids working together at Woolworth's and you were such a sweet guy. I remember you had a little mischievous side and we laughed and had a lot of fun times. You were taken much too soon. You died a hero - you will always be remembered by all who knew and loved you. RIP.
Maria Tornatore
September 11, 2021 | Whitestone, NY | Friend
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