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Harry Roland
1954 - 2024
Harry Roland
1954 - 2024
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BORN
1954
DIED
2024
Harry Roland Obituary
Harry Roland was a street orator whose rhyming reminders and remembrances of the attacks on 9/11 kept memories alive long after they occurred.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
15 Entries
Joel Weiner
March 10, 2025
GD bless you Harry. I am a NYC tour guide and have frequently met with you over the years by Engine Ladder 10 and the Firemen's Memorial, small talking with you about the city and , of course, the tragic events of 9/11. I wish you Rest In Peace and one day meet again.
Tony
August 23, 2024
So deeply sorry to hear this wonderful man has passed away. We hope that family, friends, and his community fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Harry Roland was a street orator whose rhyming reminders and remembrances of the attacks on 9/11 kept memories alive long after they occurred. May Almighty God in Heaven comfort the Roland family's broken hearts with endless love, strength, and peace as you cope with this unexpected loss in your lives. He will certainly be missed but not forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
Ann Lin
June 19, 2024
Condolences to the family of Harry Roland,
Life´s problems are not quite so heavy if we do not have to face them alone. Harry Roland helped us all not only to never forget but with some wit and kindness. A favorite proverb says "A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble." Thanks Harry!
Shirley Smith
June 15, 2024
My friend and I met this amazing guy, Harry, whilst visiting to pay respects to a school friend who was lost in 9/11 south tower. We were astonished by Harry and his knowledge and generally his warmth and passion for NYC. We are from England. I have some photos that I´m trying to find from our time with Harry as went a few times during our stay that was in April
2017.
In Dec 2023 I went back to NY and I headed over to the Fire St, and hoped he was still there. I often thought about him during lock down and wondered where he was. To my relief as I walked towards the station, I heard the words "Today is a mystery, yesterday is history,!"
To my astonishment he remembered me and asked about my friend"
He told me Covid was tough. But the guys at Station 10 had looked after him and made sure he was looked after. We stood and spoke for an hour. He even shared his phone number with me.
My friend is over in NY now and went looking for Wed & Thursday, and couldn´t find him. She has just sent me a photo of a poster she saw and recognised Harry!
We are both saddened by his passing and hope he had the send off he so well deserved.
I do hope he gets recognised and remembered by the City for his passion to educate young and old alike, and why history could not repeat WWTC. To all that knew and cared for Harry, your in our thoughts. Shirley & Allison County Durham , Thank you Harry, Rest in the peace you so greatly deserve
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Linda
June 10, 2024
Thank you for the memories! Such a kindhearted person. He lived to help others.
Reverend Bill Minson
June 10, 2024
Harry and 9/11 were synonymous. I´m so grateful I got to see him on a recent visit to the Memorial. From the early days following the attacks Harry would always be talking about 9/11. He single-handedly made certain that the victims nor their families would ever be forgotten. His legacy is ours to carry forward in honoring and remembering his extraordinary service to the 9/11 community in welcoming people from around the world to WTC Ground Zero. Thank you Harry, rest my friend, you won´t be forgotten
Kay-Bee
June 9, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful man. We will love you and miss you always 814L
Capt Scott Shields
June 8, 2024
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Capt Scott Shields
June 8, 2024
You lived to tell all our stories and we´re always so kind in remembering my K9 partner Bear...........
Outtake from Animal Planet of a show they did about our K9 partner Bear and me at the World Trade Center. Bear Found FDNY Chief of Department Peter Ganci, FDNY First Fire Commissioner William Feehan (the two highest ranking people we lost that day) and many, many victims of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks. There is a memorial to him at the FDNY/EMS Academy
Animal Planet show about Bear -
https://youtu.be/-hgziIcuIa4?si=t0mzctxMrC0RTbuH
Carson Loveless
June 7, 2024
Condolences to his family
Elizabeth Bell
June 7, 2024
RIP Mr.Harry
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