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Bob Beckwith
1932 - 2024
Bob Beckwith
1932 - 2024
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BORN
1932
DIED
2024
Bob Beckwith Obituary
Bob Beckwith was a New York City firefighter who became an icon of resilience when he stood with President George W. Bush at Ground Zero just a few days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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10 Entries
Em
February 7, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and touched the lives of so many.
Jen Kendig
February 14, 2024
My name is Jen Kendig I do laser engraving and would very much like to make you a memorial plaque in Bobs honor. Could you please text me @ 717-380-4742 or on FB under J & W Custom Crafts it would be an honor to do this for you. Please get in touch with me ty
Mr. Jr.
February 12, 2024
My condolences.
Tony Guardino
February 9, 2024
...It was an Honor for me to have had an opportunity to Chat with Bob, at a campaign rally for Congressman Pete King at Lily.s Flanagan in Babylon L.I...a few years ago.....Bob was so gracious chatting with me, because my Son-In-Law was detailed with the NYPD to Ground Zero and had some Health concerns....Bob was VERY focused on EVERYONE that was detailed at Ground Zero..especially the Clean ups....This Man will be forever ETCHED in American History....May You Rest in Peace...Bob..for You were a GOOD & Faithful Servant to MANKIND.......It was an Honor Chatting with YOU Sir, even if it was for a Short time........Tony Guardino,,,Vietnam Veteran-USA...
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Jerry B.
February 9, 2024
Marching Memorial Day and telling tales of 9/11
William Kregler
February 9, 2024
He was an Iron man from the wooden ladder days. He represented all that was good about being a New York City Firefighter. I thank God to say I knew him.....Bill Kregler
Stephen Sickles
February 7, 2024
When I saw you standing with President Bush it was the first time I felt secure. Thank you!
Steve Sickles
Arlington massachusetts
Michael Cain
February 7, 2024
When I became a member of TL117 Bob was a senior man who took me under his wing to teach me things that would save my life on 9/11. He would always make us laugh in the kitchen you couldn't get in the sink during meals because that was his Job. After a fire he would tell us what we did wrong or right he once told us if things became untenable and you had no mask to pull your coat collar up and put your face inside your coat there was some air in there. Well I did that on 9/11 because Marshal's don't have masks and it saved my life. Bob was like an uncle to me. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
David
February 7, 2024
I´m sorry I didn´t have a chance to say goodbye.
Linda Schaffer
February 6, 2024
Bob was a kind, gentle soul. I loved speaking with him at family parties. My condolences to his wife, Barbara, his children and the rest of his family.
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