Yonkers, New York
Awaiting Fresh Challenges
Sean Patrick Tallon, 26, was a reservist in the United States Marine Corps, a former emergency medical technician and a probationary firefighter with Ladder Company 10 just a few weeks away from the end of his training. He was tough, but he always wondered whether he measured up. "That's the way he was," said his older sister, Rosaleen DaRos. "He always thought everybody else was capable, but he was just as capable."
Take the button accordion that Mr. Tallon loved to play. He would bring out his instrument and play Irish favorites for relatives at family gatherings, with his sister on the piano accordion. But he rarely played for friends; some of them didn't even know he could play an instrument.
When he left for work from his home in Yonkers on Sept. 11, headed for the fire station that was among the first to respond to the trade center attack, he seemed in a buoyant mood. His probationary period was almost over and a new challenge lay ahead.
"He wanted to find Mrs. Right," Mrs. DaRos said. "That is what he said was his next mission. He said his probie year was almost finished and he wanted to start with the rest of his life. Everything was just all ready. He had just blossomed."
When I logged in, I think the first thing it struck me that you were 26. A short life —God bless you and your family and all your loved ones remembering you today Victoria Chambers.
Victoria Chsmbers
September 11, 2024 | Gulfport, MS | Friend
I climbed in your memory at FDIC 2018. I´m thinking of you as the memorial comes around. Thank you for your service and sacrifice
SDSweeney505
September 08, 2024 | Other
I simply cannot say enough about the sacrifice that so many men willingly made to save others on September 11, 2001. To say I admire them is a great understatement. I choose to never forget this day or these heroes. Sean was one of the many that made one final act of indescribable courage and selflessness. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Sean. It sounds like you were an amazing, talented, and humble man. You certainly proved you were "capable"! My prayers go out to any of his family...
McKell Swain
September 17, 2020 | Grove City, OH
Every year.
Brendan F
September 12, 2020
Every year I remember you and your family. May God bless you and yours. We will always remember. Victoria Robert Chambers
Victoria
September 11, 2020 | Acquaintance
I only knew him for a little while,played basket ball with him a few times when he was much younger,still remember him 30 years later,heaven has gained a hero.
Matteo Caputo
July 20, 2020 | Friend
Still remembering Sean and his bravery in helping others. Deepest sympathy to his family for such a sad loss.
The Kindred Family
February 23, 2020
Remember you in prayer yesterday
Victoria Chambers
September 12, 2019 | Gulfport, MS
Remembering your bravery, your dedication to serve others - Thanks RIP
BREDA BEILFUSS - Cork, Ireland
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Breda Beilfuss
September 11, 2019 | Cork
