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Thomas OHagon was a real hero!!
Britain Coble
September 11, 2020
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Lt. Thomas O'Hagan
New York, New York
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Send FlowersOn a Different Path
When Thomas G. O'Hagan was 7, he tried to stamp out a fire in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, but his pants caught fire. He ended up with second- and third- degree burns. "Even with all that," said his brother Raymond, "and all the pain that burns cause, Tommy wanted to be a fireman."
In a family of 11, where his grandfather, father and two brothers were police officers, Thomas O'Hagan's decision to become a firefighter, and later be promoted to lieutenant, set him apart. "Tom was very different from the rest of us," said the eldest of the five O'Hagan brothers, Frank O'Hagan, a banker. "While the rest of us are kind of quiet, Tom was very loquacious and extremely generous with his time, money and advice."
Lieutenant O'Hagan, 43, lived in Riverdale, where he grew up, and was an enthusiastic firehouse chef who knew all the best recipes because they were his own. He had been assigned to Engine Company 6 a few weeks before Sept. 11.
If anyone needed a hand, his brothers said, Tom O'Hagan's voice was first to be heard. He was dedicated to his wife, Andrea, and their twins, Patrick and Pierce. After his mother died in May, Lieutenant O'Hagan visited his father at least three times a week and often more. "He was there for dad a lot," Frank O'Hagan said. "That speaks volumes about his generosity."
Guest Book
Tommy was a 'Funeral Home Rat' He spent much time at the Riverdale-On-Hudson FH. He was a big asset to my father in the early years. He was a good kid. So sorry.
Ray McGlynn
September 12, 2019 | Corolla, NC
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God Bless You and your loving family. You were the most kind and sincere person that I have ever met. You lived for your beautiful wife Andrea, whom you idolized, and your babies, Pierce and Patrick, now 18 1/2, whom you adored. I still remember when they were about 6 months old, and they were both screaming at the same time. You said that it was such a Blessing and music to your ears. You were such a proud Dad! This world is just not the same without you here. Thank you for being such a...
Mindy Gabriel
September 12, 2018 | Neighbor
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I have had the beautiful "Firefighter" rose at my front walkway for many many years. I have a little name plaque with the name of the rose and that it has been planted in honor of Lt Thomas O'Hagen and the date he gave his life for others. So many people have seen tgat rose and ask me about who he was. I am always happy to remind people of "Tommy" and all those many firefighters on 9/11.
I watched a show last night on tv about the firefighters who gave their lives on 9/11 but those...
September 12, 2017
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Thinking of Tom and his family today. He stood out even in elementary school. I can only imagine the man, husband and father he became. God Bless you!!!
Jeanne Barbalaco(Tutoni)
Former classmate St. Margaret's
Jeanne Barbalaco (Tutoni)
September 11, 2017 | Fishers, IN
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A true Hero!!!
Maureen Dalton
September 12, 2016 | Toms River, NJ
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As we again celebrate the life and courage of Thomas O'Hagan...now 15 years following the tragic loss of so many, Those of us who only got to know him by name and sacrifice, remember him yet again. The "Firefighter" rose I have in my rose garden with his name and 9/11 - recognizing is life and loss - continues to bloom and as I pass it each day, I am reminded of him and his family and I ask God to protect the O'Hagan family and I thank "Tommy" for the ultimate gift he gave trying to rescue...
September 12, 2016
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In memory on the 15th anniversary. With honor and respect, The Lynch and Weitzman Families
Sandra
September 12, 2016 | Riverdale, NY
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15 years have passed. May peace be with the O'Hagan family. I had the privilege to have been a co worker of Kathleen and had some personal connection to her family. I remember them as a wonderful close family. Thank you for your courage, Thomas O'Hagan.
Ellen S.
Ellen Sternberg
September 11, 2016 | Hartsdale, NY
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