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Lt. Robert B. Nagel

New York, New York

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History and Sci-Fi Buff

His wife used to tease Robert Nagel that he never watched any television channel below the number 13. He could not stand commercials, and therefore commercial television.

Instead, he watched black-and-white movies on cable (though the spread of commercials to cable did not please him), and he was faithful to the History Channel, no matter what was on it. His wife, Janet, has not been able to bring herself to watch that channel since Sept. 11.

Lt. Nagel, a member of Engine Company 58, lived in Manhattan with his wife and their daughter, Bridget. The other thing that captivated him was science-fiction; hundreds of science-fiction books were spread around the house.

He was the type of person who let people know what was on his mind. He was blunt. He was opinionated. "He didn't like things to be bottled up," Mrs. Nagel said.

He could discourse at considerable length on almost any subject. It was not unknown for his monologues to well exceed the listening patience of his friends. When he sensed a distinct waning of interest, he would quickly inject the phrase, "and furthermore," and then stop talking. It became his little joke. Sometimes, someone would say something and he would interject, "and furthermore," and then immediately clam up. Those who knew him just chuckled, and so did he.

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ringing the bell for Hero Robert Nagel

Spent this weekend with my 5 person Team Jet donating to the Firefighters National Fund and completing the San Diego Memorial Stair Climb http://www.sandiegostairclimb.com. I personally had the pleasure to represent true Hero Lieutenant Robert B. Nagel. Thank you to Lieutenant Nagel and his family for their bravery and sacrifice, we will never forget!!

Just had the honor of representing Lt. Nagel in the FDIC 9/11 Memorial Climb. We will never forget

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Recently completed a 9/11 memorial stair climb in Chattanooga, TN. I had the honor to climb for Lt. Nagel. I would like to offer continued prayers for his family, and the rest of the 343 that we lost that day!

I am so sorry for the loss of Robert Nagel. 9/11 will never be forgotten and neither will Robert. i am researching Lt. Nagel for a school project and if anybody has any information about him I would really appreciate it. Thank you. God bless Robert and his family.