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Patrick Byrne

New York, New York

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PATRICK BYRNE, 39, of New York, studied accounting for two years in community college, but "being confined to a chair – it wasn't him," said his mother, Anne Byrne. So Byrne started his own roofing company in the mid 1980s, and eventually became a firefighter, graduating from the fire academy in 1994. "He was an excellent firefighter who knew his job," said Byrne's fire Capt. Thomas Giordano. Whenever a family member would ask Byrne what he did at the firehouse, his mother said he would reply, "Fighting fires, saving lives." His mother said the response was really "tongue-in cheek," but "that's what they do, isn't it?"

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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

While we never met I am proud to even be a distant relative. You paid the ultimate price while saving others. God Bless you and your family.

Remembering Patrick on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....

I pray that I can serve others with a kindred heart like Patricks. I am thankful for the beautiful and selfless example he was to so many. I pray for peace in your heart and lives as you survive this loss.

Thank you for your service. We will never forget. My prayers today are for your many friends and family that you left behind. Much love from Texas,

RIP, your actions over the course of your lifetime saved the lives of many. May God bless you.

Thank you for your sacrifice. God Bless.

To Patrick Byrne's family - yesterday, my husband climbed 110 flights of stairs at the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb in Charlotte, NC in Patrick's honor, with Patrick's name and photo on his turnout gear.

Patrick - We have not forgotten the sacrifice that you made and we live our lives knowing that actions such as yours mean that evil will never overcome good.

I walked a mile for you (mile #287) on 6/14/13 as a dedication to your life.