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Steve, 22 Years You are Never Forgotten True Hero
Bill Goglas
September 12, 2023 | Friend
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Steven Coakley
Deer Park, New York
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Steven Coakley, a firefighter with Engine Company 217 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, had just finished a full shift and was preparing to leave the station house when the alarm rang on Sept. 11.
Working long hours was not unusual for him. Mr. Coakley, 36, would often work back-to-back shifts for two weeks so that he could spend the rest of the month either boating or at his house in Madeira Beach, Fla., near St. Petersburg. He liked life in Florida so much that he planned to retire and live there full time. "He had just a few years to go," said Linda New, who had been dating Mr. Coakley for about a year. "He used to say, '41 and done.'"
He cherished his time off, but being a firefighter was also a passion.
"He liked working at the firehouse in Bed-Stuy," Ms. New said. "It was an A house, with a lot of action."
Ms. New said Mr. Coakley never talked much about the dangerous parts of his job, but would tell stories about the lighter aspects. "He delivered five babies," she said. "Two to the same mother, but at different times."
A man who did not waste words, Mr. Coakley worked hard and played hard. "Steve was really pretty young," said John Kauzlarich, a friend in Florida. "It wasn't easy to keep up with him."
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Steve left Gators on Treasure Island to catch his flight back to NY on 9/8/01 Sunday evening. He tipped his Beer and looked at Bill and Myself behind the Bar saying " well, that's it. I've gotta catch my flight. I'll see you guys in a Month. By Wednesday we all had a sick feeling we might never see him again. They found his helmet in Jan. I still think about him.
Robby Fisher
September 11, 2023 | Gators Cafe And Saloon., FL
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You are missed by your family and friends. You are definitely a hero
Jayette Lansbury
September 12, 2022 | Friend
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Thinking of you today and everyday steve. You are truly missed. I am so sorry your life was cut short. You were an amazing friend. God bless you. Always in my prayers.
Your friend Joey Vitale
Comrade.... you are the definition of a hero. Amen my brother
Joseph Vitale
September 11, 2021 | Sunrise, FL | Friend
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Here we are remembering great Heroes after 20 years. We will never forget you and all men and women who gave their lives that day and those who still suffer. God Bless you and all your family!
June Brooks
September 10, 2021 | Henrico, VA | Friend
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Steve. "Comrad" miss you buddy. We had some good times back in the day. Memories I will never forget. I miss your stories. Love ya like a brother .RIP.
Joey v.
Joseph Vitale
September 06, 2021 | Sunrise, FL | Friend
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Steven, As 9/11 Anniversary is Near By, so are my thoughts and Prayers for you and all the others who gave their Life to protecting others. So Proud to have known you and I’ll never forget you.
Know that Many think of you regularly not only on this Anniversary.
Bill Goglas
Bill Goglas
September 05, 2021 | Apopka, FL | Friend
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Remembering Steven on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
September 04, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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Always in my thoughts. God Bless your family.
September 13, 2016
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