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Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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Lt. Michael Esposito
New York, New York
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Send FlowersRegular Guy, and a Leader
"My Mel," her voice quivered. "Oh my Mel. He was a regular guy. But he was so much more than that."
Those are the words of a woman asked to describe the man she made a life and two children with.
His name was Michael Esposito. He was 41 and a lieutenant at the elite fire and rescue company Squad 1, stationed in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Her name is Denise. The children are Andrew, 15, and Michael, 12.
"When you say regular guy that's an inside joke," she said. "What it means is that he just helped people and asked for nothing in return."
Lieutenant Esposito checked the soundness of neighbors' roofs. He shoveled the old people's snow. And when the old neighbors heard of his passing, they came to ask in a sad, friendly way, "Denise, who will shovel our snow now?"
The boys at the firehouse nicknamed him Mel, a term for an average guy taken from a Rodney Dangerfield movie.
"Mel," said a friend, Firefighter Phil Solimeo. "Best fireman in the whole house. A leader of men. He led you into flames and you knew you were coming out.
"Mel was a regular guy."
Guest Book
Denise and Family -
I see your name listed here and hope you know we haven't forgotten your husband Michael. We're still praying for his soul and for your condolences. He's always a hero in my heart and I'm still wearing his memorial bracelet.
Sylvia
September 11, 2014 | Los Lunas, NM
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To the family and friends of Lieutenant Michael A. Esposito. I completed the Denver Memorial Stair Climb today in honor of your loved one. I will never forget.
Ken Maine
Firefighter
September 11, 2014
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God Bless, never forgotten.
Jim Smith
January 30, 2014 | Baltmore, MD
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I am preparing for the 9/11 memorial stair climb in Colorado and was given Michaels name to climb for. I would like to extend my condolences to your family and let you know he will be in the hearts and thoughts of our family. I am honored to to walk in his memory.
Angelina Baxley
September 08, 2013 | Denver, CO
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Hi,I'm Camryn. In school we're researching people who lost their lives during the attack in 2001. I was given Michael to research! I've read what people have posted & they have really touched me.Michael seemed like such a caring, selfless & honorable man. I'd love to know more about him, so if you have anything you'd like me to know about Mel or something that you'd think would help me know his story please contact me.I know this might be hard & emotional for you, but you& your family are in...
Camryn
May 01, 2013 | MD
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may God bless you michael
October 17, 2012
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I met Mike at FDNY Rescue School. I was a Captain at Rescue Company 1 in Jersey City, N.J. and invited by FDNY to attend the class. There wer about 60 students (FDNY, FDNY EMS, and JCFD) in the class. Mike stood out amoung the members of the class. He was a very knowledgable, talented, friendly, and proud to be a firefighter in NYC. He also had a great sense of humor and knew how to get his fellow firefighters to smile or laugh when they need it most. Although I only met Mike during that...
B.C. James Bastan JCFD
December 11, 2011 | Jersey City, NJ
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God bless all that died on that tragic day 11/09/01. We will never forget the heroism and bravery of all that saved so many lives and died innocent heros. Rest now peacefully loved ones. x
Hannah Cane
September 10, 2011 | Birmingham
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