William E. Krukowski

Tears of Red, White and Blue

Your dreams were special
Your wants were few
And most of the time your worries went unspoken

You never looked for praise
You were never one to boast
You just went on valiantly working
for the ones who needed you most

But there you were ... in the explosion of that day
a firm foundation
a sturdy hand to hold
a driving force
a voice of direction
a saving...

23 years ago I was 10 years old, sitting with my best friend “little billy” in our 5th grade class when the lights of the school went out and students were being picked up one after another. Bill was like the cool dad, younger than mine, building his son and I a go-cart or being pulled in a chariot by his Rottweiler Puller. All this just to enjoy his own son’s time with him. When that fateful day came I remember not understanding I’d never see my hero again. Today I am about the age Bill was...

To the family of William Krukowski ,
My name is Marci and I am from Atlanta ,Ga . I have prayed for your son and brother and father since 9/11/2001. My church, Cathedral of Christ the King had cards out for us to take home and pray for the loss of the lives at the World Trade Center. I have prayed and will continue to pray for William . So cool that he bicycled to the Ladder Company 21in Manhattan from Queens. I pray his son Willam Lee knows that his dad was a very special man and our...

Hello Krukowski Family,
I too, am a Krukowski by birth. My Aunt Alice told me about having found William's name and him being a firefighter in New York during 911.
I was born in New York, however grew up in Texas and thought for years that we were the only Krukowski's. However, I have since found out there are literally thousands of us.
I just wanted to say that my heart aches for you all, even all these years later for you all having lost a son, brother, husband, father,...

What Would We Say?

I would tell you how much Bubba dog barks because he has so much to
share about his day when I get home from work – he really talks!

You might tell me about a recent trip to Connecticut with Little Bill where
you guys saw the stealthiest fly-over hawks!

I might tell you about the car I jacked up to grease with WD-40 but ran low
before job was complete and switched to “cooking...

Tower Challenge 2022. Phoenix, Arizona. I climbed the stairs in honor of William Krukowski. When I was handed my lanyard with Bill´s picture and name, I said "Let´s go! We´re doing this together."

Today I honor you as I have every year on this day. My prayers are going out to your family. I will wear my badge and pour one out for you today!!!! I will never forget!!!

Timeless Traveler

How could ONE turn into ashes and vanish
Dialogue exists between spirit and dust
Kindness and truth meet in me
Justice and peace will kiss one day

I know I am not alone
A strong belief sits in my heart
We ride the wind together, with an understanding at its reigns
Together we hurt - Together we will survive

Evening shadows begin to deepen
A spirit of familiar features exist
An occasion...

Dear Big Bill,
Mom and I are involving ourselves in truth seeking these days. We are investigating all angles, possibilities and pursuing justice in your murder. The poem for this year is a bit odd but you may understand it better than anyone. WE love and miss you every minute.
Nano Year
It is not made in a cave in Afghanistan
It is created by our most advanced laboratories from the defense industry
It is outside the...