William Feehan

Remembering William on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....

Your name will be remembered as a banner of glory, reflecting upon all who worked with & loved you. The rest of us learn & benefit from your example, sir! May your soul Rest In Peace & God bless your legacy through the ages.

Hero, your memory still lives on today. Please watch over us and your beloved family. I send my condolences to your family....sometimes it really doesn't feel like 20 years....God Bless NYFD. From Chicago, IL.

I recently ran a 5k + in Ocala, FL in the Hero Rush, which honors the Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and it was my honor to wear William M. Feehan during my race. I never had the pleasure to meet William, though I have prayed for him and the others who parished on September 11. God Bless. Best regards, Gayle

You were and still are an inspiration to the meaning of commitment and responsibility. I am sure that given a choice, you wouldn’t have had it any other way.

eternal rest grant onto him o lord may perpetual shine upon him and may he rest in peace

God bless you, Bill.

On this Sept 11, 2008, I just listened to a very moving tribute to the brave firemen of the New York City Fire Department. It was from an interview that First Deputy Fire Commissioner William Feehan gave in 1992. My son, who works with a private security company in Kosovo, sent this to me. He also sent it to 3 of my brothers, one a retired Columbus, Ohio Fireman. I can't tell you how much it meant to hear this tribute coming from one of the bravest Firemen who made the ultimate sacrifice.
My brothers and I knew William Feehan as "Uncle Bill". I am the youngest of the Murphy boys, born in 1953, but I still remember the visits with "Uncle Bill and "Aunt Betty". They were actually our cousins but to us they were more like a very fond Aunt and Uncle. God Bless you all. Uncle Bill will never be forgotten by me, my son Patrick, my daughter Kristine or my brothers, Larry, Bill, Rich, Ron, and their families.

My deepest sympathy to all of this fine man's family and friends. As I was trawling the sites which are now dedicated to the tradgedy, it just seemed appropriate, to choose an individuals memorial, to mark my respects, to ALL who lost their lives on that terrible day. What a better choice, than an FDNY senior officer. May your gods go with you

you were a great man ,
sorry to here about your death.
kieran feehan
dunany , togher , drogheda
ireland

Happy Birthday!!!

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.

In remembrance....

Thank you for your bravery and courage. To the surviving family and friends, you are always in my prayers. May God bless you all.

Ron and I will be thinking of all of the Feehan Family and remembering all of the wonderful times we had with Ron's New York Family. Your father treated Ron and his brothers Bill, Richard and Tom with loving respect that families do. Even distant ones....I am sure that the memories of your mom and dad will be with you and comfort you the rest of your days. We have wonderful memories of your dad and when we think of him we have to smile and wonder who he is taking care of now or what kind of stories is he telling....loved the stories that he told us of his security days....what a story teller....Well again, please know that Ron and I think you often....Ron and Chris Murphy

God Bless You...

My wife Rose is the daughter of First Deputy Fire Com. William Feehan's Cousin. The loss to all of us is beyond what know. His bravery and courage is an inspiration to us all.



We will never forget him and all the other brave men and women who showed a courage from the soul of human kind.



May we always honor and remember them.



God Speed

Dr. Martin Pennington II

The loss is no less;

The pain still there.

Our grief and our prayers

Will not disappear.

My deepest sympathies. I am descended from another branch of the NYC Feehans (some of my family is still there), and I pray for your speedy psychological recovery.

To the entire Feehan Family,we the California Feehans,(your Dad was my Dads cousin),want that you should know that our hearts and thoughts have been with you.Your father was an inspiration to all of us,his bravery is a shinning example to the Feehan clan,His dedication will forever serve as a marker to all of us to follow as best we can in his footsteps.Please accept our deepest sympathies as we mark the tragic anniversery of 9-11 and know that our thoughts and prayers will be forever with you and yours.God Speed,Love The California Feehan Clan

Bill, Beth and family,

These words are continual reminders of life's ephemeral beauty:

Have Fun.

Do Your Best.

Give Lots Of Love.

Aleta, Michael, Galen & Maren

My heart goes out to your family. He was a very brave man and my heart and prayers go out to him and his family.

My Dad had the pleasure of working along side your Dad during his days in Division 11. Everytime I hear a story about the amazing dangers they faced, I can see the pride he had in working with such a man.

i gave you his personel belogings and we toasted him. he was a great man and an inspiration to every firefighter.

**********GOD BLESS YOU**********

Your Father has been in my prayers since 9/ll and on this aniversary I said an extra special one. The stories about William Feehan in the New York Times, magazines and our local papers portrayed a very brave and dedicated firefigher and a brave american. The day President Kennedy was shot and 9/11 are two dates that I remeber daily and my prayers and throught are with you during your many days of tears and joyous remembering of the happy days you spent together.

God Bless America

Commissioner Feehan's cousin's son, Joe, is our good friend. We saw Joe when we travelled to NY shortly after Sept. 11. Commissioner Feehan's life should inspire us all. He died doing a job that he loved--helping and saving others. New York's bravest lost their finest. God bless all of the firefighters and police of NYC. We must never foget them.

DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON WILLIAM FEEHAN AND MAY HE REST IN

PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD

BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..HE DIED A HERO..GOD BLESS FIREMEN ALL

OVER THE WORLD AND ALL THE GOOD THEY

DO...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK

AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN

To the Feehan family--My deepest sympathy at the loss of your father/grandfather. From what i've read he was a great man, something to be very proud of. May God bless you in the days and years to come. He's with God now and with all of you!! Remember that, and try to find peace that he's in a better place now.



God Bless you all. Mary Sendek Wickliffe, Ohio :)

We are deeply sorry for your loss of William. May his courage, his life and love continue living in those who love him and in those who he has helped through the years. We thank William for dedicating his life to help save, protect and care for others as a firefighter. Such a dedication comes with a brave, warm and caring heart filled with love for his fellow man. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by the golden memories of the warm moments shared with William. May you feel the warmth of his love surround you and radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry deeply 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

Just as he did after the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center Bill Feehan was there on 9/11 helping those that needed help. Bill's exemplary service to citizens of New York City made him a real life hero, an icon of public service. He will always be remembered by his friends at The Port Authority of NY & NJ for his kindness, wisdom and professionalism. Our thoughts, prayers and eternal gratitude are with the Feehan family.

to the family and friends of William Feehan:



What can I say? People in New York are living because of his bravery. We have lost so much now. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and the other fire fighters. I pray for strength for all of us.

To the family of William Feehan,



What your father did for us will never be forget. When I look in my son's eyes I can feel safe knowing that there are great people who will sacrifice thier lives for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,





Love,

The Giannelli Family

To the family of William Feehan, the familys of Thomas A. Feehan, and Michael T. Feehan regret the loss of your father in the tragic events of septermber 11,2001.I have spoken to many over the years who worked with your dad or for him and any time I metioned his name to any of New Yorks bravest it always sparked a smile and a memory of him. I never encounterd any one with a negitive word.Remember your father as a great leader among men who gave the ultimate for the people of New York, his life .

Bill and Beth Feehan

Bill, it is with great sadness I learned of your father’s death at the World Trade Center. Like so many others following the news, I have been trying to make sense of the tragedy in many ways. Hearing and reading about your father I learned a little of what formed your leadership style. If the proof of a great leader is not only in what he does, but in what he leaves behind, your father was a great leader.



Clearly he was a leader who:

- Understood his job, displaying knowledge respected by everyone

- Led by example, displaying a passion for the people and city he served

- Understood the importance of building a team that did work others would consider impossible.



You and your family are in my prayers, and in your father’s memory, I am honored to send a donation to the New York Firefighters Burn Center.



Nancy Roggen

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

WILLIAM FEEHAN,A TRUE HERO,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

I may be a stranger, but I have wept many tears for you. What an amazing, wonderful man. He's a true Hero. God bless him and his family.

No greater love can a man have than the one that leads him to lay down his life for others. America is a better place because of your unselfish dedication to the safety of fellow citizens. You embody the spirit of America and love. May you rest in peace. And may all those who know and love you find comfort in the memories you share.

My heart goes out to the family and frinds. May you know his passing was not in vain, but acting unselfishly, to save others. For this reason he will always be remembered as a Hero to this great country we live in. God Bless!!!

kind sir, thank you for your generous gift of you. may godspeed, love and protect you at his bounty. please remember us and help guide us mortals through these most difficult times. sincerely, marylou

God bless all the family and friends of William Feehan. I have been saying a prayer daily for all the victims. Now knowing a name only makes it more personal. I pray God will show you the way out of this dark time. God will give his shepherds strength.