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Michael Clarke Obituary
Jack Clarke may have been a New York City police officer, but from the very beginning his youngest son, Michael, had this affinity for firefighting.
"When he was young, he just loved to sit in the engines at the fire house," said Michael Clarke's father, who remembers giving his son that bright red firetruck he pedaled around in.
And so, even though he became a top student at Wagner College and a star on the hockey team, it was not a surprise to his father when Michael Clarke joined the Fire Department three years ago.
Firefighter Clarke, 27, was delighted several months ago to be transferred from Staten Island to Engine 8 and Ladder 2 on East 51st Street in Manhattan, "because there was much more action in Manhattan," his father said.
Sept. 11 was a scheduled day off; Firefighter Clarke went to work because he had switched days with another firefighter.
Now, at Wagner College, they have retired Michael Clarke's hockey number — 34. His father misses those regular phone calls from him, the ones that came to mean so much more after Jack Clarke's wife, Eileen, died three years ago.
"He'd call every day," the father recalls. "And he'd say, 'Hi, Pop. How you doing?' "
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
December 15, 2020
Thank all the Clarks for their service. Such a tragedy to lose Michael at such a young age. Heartfelt love from Texas.
Lisa Edwards
September 11, 2016
On this 15th year in your memory keep looking down on your dad and brother. Wish we got to know each other
September 9, 2016
Having worked for many years with your dad,Jack Clarke, and being very close with your brother Jimmy, I was sorry that I didn't get a chance to get closer to you. Your family was so very proud of you as was mine. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Uncle Marty.
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Victoria Kriner-Eisenhour
September 11, 2015
Michael I promise to NEVER FORGET! YOU AND MANY OTHER HEROES WILL ALWAYS BE HONORED WATCH OVER YOUR BROTHER AND KYMBERLI. HE MISSES YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Noreen Murphy
September 8, 2015
Till we meet again!
Victoria Kriner-Eisenhour
September 10, 2014
Michael again tomorrow is 9/11 but now 2014.. I found your name at the Memorial this year and when I touched it , it hit like led.! I always ride with your picture on my bike your brother gave me and I wore your fire engines company in memory of you t-shirt yesterday! Michael I promise I won't let people forget! Your brother misses you so and im glad I got to know him and his wife! Rest Easy your firefighter brothers have it down here just watch over them okay! Thankyou for wanting to save lives that day! TRUE AMERICAN HERO! NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Brad Arrmstrong. Firefighter 418
November 15, 2012
Michael thank you for watching over all the firefighters and keeping us safe from harms way
susan davis
November 13, 2012
Will always be remembered...
Karen
September 4, 2012
The God above hates violence. All those that participate in it he will do away with. Then all those that have fallen victim to it will raise up to a paradise earth to live in peace under Gods Kingdom. Looking forward to seeing them all there.
Shirley Chatel
September 13, 2011
There are angels among us
lisa edwards
September 11, 2011
Michael today marks the 10th anniversay and I would just like to tell you thank you for being a hero..your dad and brother miss you very much..my dad and billy are there with you now..hope you know we will never forget..RIP
Victoria Kriner
May 2, 2011
Michael last night an announcement was made that our Navy seals got Osama Bin Laden the mastermind of 9/11/2001. I am sure you heard the people at the foot of the world trade center site chanting USA,USA, USA! And they where just letting all of you know that on this day was to them a victory but also a sadder day because it reminded them all of missing all of you! Michael your family, your fellow fire fighter brothers , and a distant freind who will wear your name this year on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. Our promise to you is that we will never leave our guard down , be supportive of our first responders and NEVER FORGET! RIP.
May 1, 2011
god bless you sweetheart
Victoria Kriner
April 1, 2011
Michael i didn't know you personally but i met your brother and his wife. This the upcoming 10th Anniversary of 9/11 i have gotten permission from them to wear your name as a tribute on my sleeve while riding to all three crash sites as others are remembering those lost by wearing their names on their sleeves as well! We Will not forget Michael , God Bless you and your family !
firefighter#418 brad armstrong
January 15, 2011
you are an inspiration to all rookie firefighter,s michael. may your soul rest in peace my brother.
Bryan Rodrigues
January 15, 2011
Rest in peace Michael. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
The Clark Family
September 11, 2009
Remembering you today and thinking of your family. God Bless...
Wesley Chase
September 9, 2009
I visited ground zero back in April 07 where I saw a bouquet of flowers with a picture of Michael pinned to it with a note from his daughter. It was one of the most numbing moments of my life reading the note left by his daughter. I took a photo of the picture itself as I cried. The photo stays with me. The Clarke family is the family that I always pray for. God bless them and comfort them always...sincerely
Kym Clarke
September 9, 2009
OMG 8 YEARS!! Mikey I can't believe you have been gone from us for 8 years. We love you & miss you more everyday. We will be at your firehouse on Friday with the guys. Alot of the guys have retired but they always come back to the house to honor you & all the guys we lost that day! The teach the probies all about you & they respect you as if they knew you personally. I wonder everyday what life would be like if that day never happened. Where would we all be? Would we have bought houses next to each other like you & Jimmy always joked about?
I just wanted to tell you how much I miss you & think of you every day.
"I Miss My Friend"
love your little sis,
Kym
Doug Abraham
January 11, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
January 11, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Colleen Hofsink
May 31, 2007
i'm sorry for your loss and i think that 'I Believe' is beautiful
Annette Lancellotti
March 9, 2007
My heart goes out to your family. I have a nephew who is a Firefighter in Philadelphia and every day we worry about him. God bless all of the wonderful men and women protecting our loved ones in times of tragedy. Without all of you, where would we be???
Doug Abraham
January 11, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
October 27, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Imad, Southmore Intermediate School
October 3, 2006
Thank You for Saving Lives!!!!!
Evelyn B
September 14, 2006
Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice. I am so proud of all of those brave souls who went into that building on 09/11 knowing that they may not make it out. You all are our true heroes. God Bless!
P Tabbernor
September 10, 2006
In remembrance....
This is the day I took your Name 11-05-01
Raul Torres III
February 14, 2006
Dear Michael,
I am your younger cousin Raul Torres III, I know I never got to meet you and hang with you, but knowing your Dad and brother is like knowing you. In the past 5 years I have heard alot about you from my mother you are all over our home. You are a special person to us all and not just for that day in Sept. Just for you being you and doing what you love the most, saving lives and ending up giving up yours.
I wanted you to know I am Honored to have asked your Dad if I could take your name for my Conformation and for your Dad to be my Sponsor but your brother Jimmy stood in for him. I am very Proud to be a part of you and your life, I will NOT let you down. I am now deciding to go into the Army or become one of NY Bravest as you did. I hope I can be as brave as you are and as special as you are.
TOM SIMMONS
September 18, 2005
SORRY ITS BEEN A WHILE, BUT I HAVNT 4- GOTTEN..... RIGHT NOW I AM TRYING TOO SEE WHAT I CAN DO FOR N.O., LA, AND MISSISSIPPI PEOPLE, WITH THE SALVATION ARMY.....HAD A RIDE ON THE FERRY LAST NIGHT, IN MY DREAMS...IT WAS SO REAL.....
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Lisette Clark
September 11, 2005
To Mike and Family..
Even though I never met you, I just want you to know that on this 4th year, you have another family that prays for you and those who miss and love you.
My name is Lisette Clark. My husbands name is Michael J. Clark and my six year old son is also named Michael J. Clark.
The first time I heard your name was on the one year anniversary of that terrible day. I was in my car, dropping my son off at pre-school and mourning a friend from Cantor Fitzgerald that never made it home that day. All of a sudden, I heard your name and my heart sank.
I spent the rest of that day trying to find out about you via the internet and newspapers. I remember the first time I saw your face, the first time I realized you were a fire fighter. When I knew that you were there by choice, not by chance. I am heartbroken for your family. And I think of you every year at this time. Everytime I hear your name called out during the memorials, I say a prayer. I did not need to meet you to know what kind of man you are. You tried to save people on that terrible day.
When my son is old enough to know, he will be told that he is lucky enough to share a name with a man who is a true American Hero.
Thank you for all you did that day. You have another Clark family in NJ praying for yours in NY. God Bless.
Kym Clarke
September 9, 2005
Dear Mikey,
Today Dad, Jimmy and Vicky are in Washington DC accepting the Medal of Valor that President Bush and the DOJ are giving to the 443 FDNY/NYPD/PAPD. They are so proud to except this honor in your name. They miss and love you, Mikey.
"I miss my friend"
your "sis"
Kym
Kym Clarke
September 2, 2005
Dear Mikey,
Tomorrow will be 4 years since we saw you last at Tommy and Allison's Labor Day Party.
They say over time it is supposed to get easier...well, I want to meet the person who coined that phrase and just punch them in the nose!
We miss you as much 4 years later as we did then. We are always thinking of you and missing you more and more. Sometimes it is like you are right there in the room laughing with us when Jimmy does something goofy.
You are going to be honored at the White House on the 9th. Dad and Jimmy will be there as proud of you as ever! You have no idea how much they miss you. They are so proud that you where a firefighter. Well, I have rambled on enough for this time.
"I miss my friend!"
Love your "sis"
Kym
Kym Clarke
August 26, 2005
Well Mikey, yesterday was 4 years that you, Lori, Jimmy and I went to the Jets vs. Giants game. We had so much fun. You picked on me because I was cheering for the Jets! After the game we went to Memories to surprise Dad and you introduced the gang to Lori. Not a day goes by that we do not think about you and miss you.
"I miss my friend"
Love your "sis"
Kym
FF Michael J. Clarke
Kym Clarke
August 26, 2005
KAREN MANGINI
September 9, 2004
you were very brave that day. you died trying to save others. God did reward you for that,now that you are in his hands.
Kym Clarke
September 7, 2004
Dear Mikey
Well the 3rd was 3 years since we saw you last at Tommy & Allison's Labor Day Party. We where not even going to go until Dad called and said you where going to stop by the party when you got off work. So we got dressed & went because we missed you and wanted to spend sometime with you. Well it is 3 years later & we still miss you and want to spend time with you. We take it one day at a time, but there is this big hole in our lifes that there just is no way to fill. Not a day goes by that you do not pop into our thoughts or our conversation.
The family will be at Ladder 2 on the 11th with the families of your brothers. We will remember and honor all of you on that day and every September 11th for as long as we live.
You probably already know this but Lt. Woods is now Capt. Woods. As you know with the promotion comes a transfer. We cried the day we found out, because there is such a connection between Tommy and your brother and it felt like another little part of you was lost to us. We hope to see him on the 11th and visit him soon at his new house.
I miss my friend.
Love always your "Sis"
Kym
TOM SIMMONS
May 18, 2004
MY MEMORIAL PLAN FOR NYC WAS TOO LATE, NOW I AM IN PA.... TOO WORK ON THE ONE FOR SHAKESVILLE, PA.... IT WILL HAVE EVERYONE PRESENDED FROM THAT DAY.....YOUR STILL MISSED...
Kym Clarke
May 17, 2004
Hey Mikey,
Well the 10th was 1 year since we honored you with the street naming @ Valdemar. It is not getting any easier to deal with this horrible event. The 9/11 commission is in the news 24/7 and there is alot of mixed feelings about it. Mikey, if you had died in a "regular" fire we might and I stress might be able to cope a little better with it. But it was not a "regular" fire and I do not think that there is a day that it is not in the news. It is so hard for families to try cope. Mikey you would be so proud of Jimmy he is trying to cope but there are just days that a song on the radio, a Simpson/Seinfeld show, a hockey moment reminds him of you and he just loses it. But when he is around the Tiffany and Jimmy he is the pillar of strength and I know that you are helping him through it. I just had to acknowledge the 10th and share with you my feelings. This is kinda of therapy for me!
I miss my friend!
Love always your "Sis",
Kym
TOM SIMMONS
January 22, 2004
I BUILTED A RACE CAR FOR YOU, ON MY PLAY STATION...I WIN ALOT OF RACES WITH IT MIKEY!!!! YOUR NEVER FORGOTTEN, NO MATTER HOW WE REMEMBER YOU, WORK, PLAY TIME, OR JUST THINKING!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY........THANXS!!!
Kym Clarke
January 9, 2004
1/11/04
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY MIKEY!
Well Jimmy finally decided that we could have a cake for his birthday! So, we are having a little party for him on his birthday 1/10. He picked out his own cake and because he always shared the day with you for the 27 years you had together, he chose a cake with a firefighter on it! He misses you terribly Mikey and this week has been really hard on him. I know you are looking over him and always keeping him safe. Happy birthday Mikey, we miss you!
"I miss my friend"
Love your Sis,
Kym
Chris Martino
December 23, 2003
Merry Christmas Mike. I know you are looking down on us from above. I miss you every day buddy. I will be making a small toast to you as I have for the past few years at midnight to myself. God bless and hold you, my friend.
Your best friend,
Chris
THOMAS SIMMONS
November 25, 2003
YOUR MISSED EVERYDAY, AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN....
Charina D'Aiuto
September 17, 2003
Michael, I knew you through your dad jackie,I bought my first gun from him after I graduated the academy in 86" they broke the mold when they made guys like your dad. It's no wonder you became the man that you are! Your B'day is special also ,it's the same day as my mom,I'll never forget you!!!
love Charina D'Aiuto
Carol Amato
September 12, 2003
Dear Michael
I only had the honor of meeting you once but in that short meeting your wonderful personality showed through.I was truely blessed to have had that opportunity.I grieve for your loss.
Joe Amato
September 12, 2003
Michael,
Words cannot express my feelings of sorrow and loss. Being your father's partner and your brother's Godfather,I remember you as a little boy and felt so proud of you for what you had accomplished in your life. Your dad was always talking about "his boys".You both were the lights of his life.My heart aches for your loss.You are a true hero.May God bless you.
Chris Martino
September 11, 2003
Dear Mike..
I was not with you on 9.11.01 but today, 9.11.03, I was with you for the moment the building came down. I know you were with me at the cemetery this morning as I sat there and cried. I miss you, my brother, my best friend. God bless you and may you rest in peace. I miss you...
Jim & Michelle
September 11, 2003
Mike your our hero. We will always remember and never forget you. We all love you & miss you.
You make us proud to call you a friend.
God Bless you and Thank you
Love
Jim & Michelle
Marty Schenkman
September 11, 2003
I remember you as a small tot while working with your dad in Brooklyn. I can't believe "baby Mikey" grew up so quickly into such a fine young man. We have treasured memories of you growing up with Eileen, Jack and Jimmy playing around in your house and ours. They were so very proud of you. We think of you,your mom, dad and Jimmy often.
No one should ever forget the devastation that was caused on 9/11 and the loss of life of so many wonderful people like yourself. I believe that you are up there with your mother watching over all of us.
God Bless You and thank you.
Love
Uncle Marty & Aunt Alicia
Franchella Marcial
September 10, 2003
Even though it has been two years and I don't know who you are I stop to think how brave you guys are as firefighters. I am sitting right now in my english class watching a documentary of 9/11 and it gives me goosebumbs throughout my body when I think about all the suffering and pain of all the victims went trough. I just want to say that where ever you are, you are one on the reason why we should try our best and make a difference in this world. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Kym Clarke
May 8, 2003
Hey Mikey,
Saturday morning, you family, friends & brothers from the FDNY will honor you by renaming Valdemar Avenue, FireFighter Michael J. Clarke Avenue. It is only a small gesture to show how much we love & miss you Mikey. We miss you Mikey & hope you are smiling down on us Saturday.
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. A song on the radio...a smart comment by Jimmy, that screams you...A Simpson episode, hockey moment..........
It just goes on everyday.
Tiffany & Jimmy are so excited about it. They miss you beyond words.
"I miss my Friend"
Your sis,
Kym XOXOXO
Kym Clarke
February 18, 2003
Hey little brother,
You know your brother & I are country music nuts, well Jimmy heard this song a couple weeks ago & we cannot hear it without thinking of our Mikey & crying like big babies. It is our new "you suck song" So, here it goes.......
"I Believe"
Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And it's like you haven't been gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you & me
And with all my heart I'm sure we're closer then we ever were
I don't have to hear or see, I've got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe
That when you die your life goes on
It doesn't end here when you're gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends and if I'm right
our love can even reach across eternity
I believe, I believe
Forever, you're a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
And I'll hold you even longer if I can
The people who see the most
Say that I believe in ghosts
And if that makes me crazy, then I am
'Cause I believe
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe
WE BELEIVE, MIKEY!
"I miss my Friend!"
Love your "little" sis & your big brother,
Kym & Jimmy
Jim Clarke
January 21, 2003
Dear Michael,
Let's just say everyone really misses you. Dad misses your phone calls saying you'd be home for dinner. Kym misses having her "little brother" over on weekends. Tiffany misses her trips to the city, and Jimmy misses talking football. The kids really miss their uncle. And let's just say Lori really loves you and misses having you around.
Now for me, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I'm having a real hard time with this. There are so many emotions flowing through me. I know it is not right, but I am so angry that you were in that tower and I'm feeling guilty that I was not there with you and that after it happened, I did not help look for you, there was just so much going on. I'm very hurt that I never told you how sorry I am for all the things I did. I'm very lucky to have been blessed with a brother like you, even if our time together was so short.
I'm very proud of you. You touched so many lives in your 27 years, from the kids you coached, to friends, neighbors, family and the lives you saved that day. I'll make sure no one forgets you. You are that special person that comes along once in a lifetime.
How do you deal with something like this, when the person you'd turn to is the person you are mourning?
I lost more then a brother on September 11, 2001.
I MISS MY FRIEND!
Love always,
Your big brother,
Jimmy
Karen Iannici
January 15, 2003
To All who have known and loved Michael.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all everyday. I hope one day life will be a little easier for you all. Just remember that Michael is watching over all of you and he will always be around.
I will miss him so much. He was such a wonderful student and hockey Player on the Wagner College Seahawks Men's Ice Hockey Team.
His smile and great character always made my day.
I will miss him so much.
Karen (Trainer and Professor at Wagner College)
Kym Clarke
January 10, 2003
01/11/03 - Happy Birthday "little" brother.
"The one who knew just what to say to make me laugh."
Love always, your Sis.
Carolyn Miller
November 7, 2002
Before this summer, the name Michael J. Clarke meant nothing to me. One day I saw an ad for Macy's and the 911 bracelets. I ordered two -- one for my sister, one for me. When they came, I thought I'd look at both of them and decide which to keep. I opened Michael's first -- right away I felt a connection, so I kept it.
I wore it faithfully every day. Whenever I was reminded of that awful day, I touched the bracelet and thought about Michael. I felt it was the least I could do for someone who was so brave.
I did a search on the internet a while back and saw Mike's face for the first time. Even though I will never know him, I kind of feel like I did. He looked like a wonderful young man.
A few weeks ago I lost my bracelet and was heartbroken. Every morning I put it on before I left the house and thought about Mike -- and now it was gone. And now, every morning (even without the bracelet) before I leave the house, I still think about him. I guess the jewelry wasn't the important thing.
Macy's has since referred me to a site where I can special order the bracelet with his name on it. That's where I found this guest book and read all the wonderful entries, which inspired me to write and tell his family that there are probably many of us out here who, although we never met him, keep him close to our hearts.
God Bless.
Lydia Loschiavo (formerly Zeniou)
October 3, 2002
My sincerest condolences go to his father Mr.Clarke, his brother Jimmy , his sister-in-law Kym & his niece & nephew, Tiffany & Jimmy & all of Mike's closest friends & family. My prayers are with you today & always.
I don't feel any words can do justice to the kind of man Mike was or would have become but he is OUR HERO!!! Anyone that knew Mike, knew him as the kindest, sweetest, most gentile man alive. His smile & optimism would bring joy to everything he touched. He wanted to give back to the community, help others & make a difference in the world & he accomplished that in no uncertain terms.
Anyone that met Mike & spent time with him was blessed to have their path cross his. I'll always remember the good times we had & Thank God for them.
Although he would hate us saying so, Mike will never be forgotten & always remembered as the true AMERICAN HERO that he was. I know he's watching over all of us.
He will always live on in our hearts, thoughts & memories & you can be sure that when I have children of my own, I will be certain to tell them about a True Modern Day American Hero.
Pete&Joy Newsome
September 9, 2002
We chose a flag at our church yesterday and Michael's name was on our flag. We wanted to put a face with our name. What a wonderful young man! We will pray for your family this week. As a parent who has lost a child, I give you a saying that has meant much to me...
"The longer I am without you, the closer I am to being with you"
Thank you for sharing your son with us. Our love and comfort, P&J
Ethel Diorio-Torres
September 9, 2002
Dear Michael,
As your Cousin, I am Proud to say, in the eyes of so many, you are a Hero. In my heart you will always be now and forever, we didnt get to spend much time together, but just the same I do Love you and Miss you dearly. As for all the FDNY who gave thier lives that day, I pray every day, that you are all in the arms of God, you are in a better place now and at peace, hope you are watching over us all.
I watch the tapes every day of when you were just a child and I cant believe how fast you did grow into a man, and to become a Fire Fighter for the Greatest City in the world, was unbelievable. I always thought you would become a Pro Hockey Player first. But you did the unbelievable, you chose to save lives, and knowing the risk involved.
Well Cous, I love you, in my heart and prays you will remain forever, for all the others of 9-11, I pray for you all.
Your Cousin Ethel
Christopher Martino
August 26, 2002
Dear Mike...
You have blessed and touched my life in so many ways. I am a far better person today because of the times we spent together. You were more than my best friend... you were my brother and I miss you so deeply. I think about you every day and I know one day we will meet again. Until then, my brother, rest in peace and may God Bless your soul.
Christopher Martino
barbara oliver
July 9, 2002
TO MIKES FAMILY, WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN, OUR BOYS WERE A FEW YEARS APART.MY SON EDDIEWAS 31YRS OLD, HE WAS NOT A FIREMAN,HE WORKED IN THE COMMODITIES MARKET AND WAS IN BUILDING ONE FOR A MEETING.THEY HAD A LOVE OF HOCKEY IN COMMON . IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ED PLAYED IN THE MENS LEAGUE. THEY PLAYED IN THE BUBBLE IN NEW DORP.THEY PROBABLY KNEW EACH OTHER OR IF THEY DID NOT,THEY DO NOW.I KNOW HOW YOU SUFFER,AS I HAVE TOO.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.ED SPENT HIS LIFE GROWING UP ON STATEN ISLAND,THE LAST 2 YEARS OF HIS LIFE WAS IN JACKSON N.J.WITH HIS YOUNG FAMILY.WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU. BARBARA OLIVER
Carl's Mom
June 14, 2002
Hi Mike, It's Carl's mom again. I attended a luncheon the other day and your Dad and brother Jim were there. It was to honor all the fallen firefighters from Staten Island. They made a plaque with all your names on it and they will place it in the Ferry Terminal. Your father gave my husband a beautiful hunting knife with a firefighter and an angel with her arm around him on the handle. My husband was very touched by the gift. Your brother Jim gave the same knife and your bracelet to Gov. Pataki. None of us can truly understand what happened and that you guys are not coming home, we just can't get it!
I'm sorry that I never met you and I'm sorry that I had to meet your family this way. I really like your dad and brother and Kym. I wish I could have met you, but I know we will all be together one day.
Tell Carl I send my love and say hi to Ragu too! Thanks, Carl's Mom.
Vincent Cafiso
May 30, 2002
Unlike some of the earlier entries here, I had the great honor of knowing Mike and his family for over 15 years. We grew up on the same block playing stickball, street hockey and ice hockey, just to name a few. Mike was the best damn goal tender that I ever played with. I loved playing for him because with him guarding the net you knew you would win the game. I dreaded playing against him because scoring a goal on him was almost impossible.
His commitment to become that great hockey player was driven by the same set of ideals that drove him to become a brave NYC Firefighter. His will to be the best and a heart of gold are what made him a hero on our darkest day.
He was also one of the nicest and most caring guys I know, always willing to go the extra mile.
He made his family and friends proud every day of his life and they should continue to be proud of him always.
We all miss you, Mike.
-Vin
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
**********God Bless You**********
joan molinaro
April 21, 2002
Hi Mike, You and I have never met, I am Carl's mom. Next time you see him in heaven, tell him I said hi,and send my love. I have met your brother and his wife several sad times now. I wish we were meeting for happier reasons than we have been. He came to Carl's benefit and we talked about his having one for you. I will be there when he does. it is very hard for us to understand this horrible and senseless act of murder.The killing of thousands of innocent people. I think we all feel like we're sharing the same nightmare, and we can't wake up. We are so very proud of all the firefighters who ran into those buildings on sept. 11. It has been said that "all gave some and some gave all" that is so very true. I wish that you, Carl and Mike had been one of the one's that gave "some" and not "all"!!! I know that i will meet you one day, until then rest well and know that you will never be forgotten. Love Carl's Mom
March 25, 2002
When everyone was running out...
Only the BRAVEST ran in.
God be with the family.
Carol-Ann Jordan
March 12, 2002
I am sorry I never got to know Michael. His mother would of been
very proud of him. His mother lived
next door to me in Bklyn. I baby sat
his older brother when they lived in Bklyn. I remember when his Dad
was a police officer. I also wear
Michael's name band. God Bless Jack
and his older son Jimmy. Michael is
in a safe place with his mother Eileen.
Stu Still
March 11, 2002
I was on the hockey team at St. Peter's when Mike was one of the assistant coaches. He was a goalie coach, and I was a forward, but he was always there ready to help anyone out. Wish you were still here Mike.
Heather T.
March 11, 2002
Thank you. Thank you for choosing a job that so few are capable of. Thank you for your bravery, for your honor and commitment to your profession. Please now watch over us, and protect us the way you did when you were on earth. To run into a building, when everybody else is running out--with out hesitation, takes more than being just a "regular" guy. It takes being an angel. God Bless you, your family and all the men and woman you worked with before September 11th, and all you work with now. You will not be forgotten.
From the sister of a firefighter
Karen
March 11, 2002
I too, wear the band commerating the
life and death of FF Michael J. Clarke FDNY Ladder 2. May we never forget the importance of your life.
Colleen Hegel
January 8, 2002
Fellow Staten Islander. Never had the honor of knowing you however, I am alive today because you and your brothers efforts. Such a young age and to be taken. It's truly unfair. I wish your family strength. May God Bless You In Heaven. Rest In Peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We thank Michael and Jack for dedicating their lives to help others as a firefighter and a police officer. Such professions come with brave, warm and caring hearts. We are deeply sorry for our nation's loss of Michael. May Michael's courage, life and love live on in those who love him and in those who have been touched by his life. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Michael. Our hearts cry with you in America's loss of a hero.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
December 25, 2001
DEAR GOD BLESS MICHAEL CLARKE AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND
HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
GOD BLESS NEW YORK...MAY WE NEVER
FORGET 9/11/01
Judy Cherbonneau
December 25, 2001
Dear Michael and Family,
On this Christmas Day I want you to know you are not forgotten. I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I wanted to let you know you and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
I believe Christmas is the time for Angels and Michael, I know on September 11 you and so many other wonderful firefighters received their Angel Wings. I also believe Angels have special stars all their own and I know yours is shining brightly in the darkest of night!
Rest In Peace, Michael!
Gary Fiegener
December 6, 2001
Your band is being worn in Riverside California. Thank you, brother firefighter, for your sacrifice. You are one of many but you are not forgotten. Return to quarters brave one.
Denise Hinson
December 1, 2001
We Americans have our lives thanks to men like Mr Clarke. God Bless him and his family
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