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Our special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Capt. Brown's sister Carolyn Brown.
We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Captain Patrick J. “Paddy” Brown who died on 9-11-01. Capt. Brown was one of the best-known members of the department and served as a role model for many young firefighters. His story of service begins with his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He returned from two tours of duty in Vietnam as a decorated Marine sergeant. He was one of a considerable number of FDNY members who had served in Vietnam prior to returning home to join the ranks of the FDNY during New York City’s own “War Years.” Over the course of his career, Capt Brown grew to be known for his enthusiasm and love for going to fires as well as the boldness and decisiveness that were central to his leadership style.
On January 28, 1977, he graduated and was assigned to Ladder 26 in Harlem. It wasn't long before he began making a name for himself with frequent rescues. By 1982, he was being recruited to Rescue 1 and 2 - units filled with the best of the best in the FDNY. By the time he hit 10 years as a firefighter, his personal awards and recognition's for heroism were astounding. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant on August 8, 1987.
Despite not wanting attention, a daring rope rescue in 1991 would make him known everywhere. By 1993, he was promoted to Captain and on October 21, 2000 he was assigned as Captain of Ladder 3.
On Sept 11th he responded. Capt. Paddy Brown (FDNY 3 Truck/Ladder 3): “I’m on the 35th floor, okay, okay? Just relay to the command post we’re trying to get up. There’s numerous civilians at all stairwells, numerous burn injuries are coming down. I’m trying to send them down first. Apparently, it’s above the 75th floor.
Three Truck and we are still heading up. Okay? Thank you.
”Command Post to Ladder 3:“Command Post to Ladder 3, get out of the building!”
Capt. Paddy Brown responded: “This is the officer of Ladder Co. 3. I refuse the order! I am on the 44th floor and we have too many burned people with me. I'm not leaving them!”
These are the last radio transmissions from Captain Patrick “Paddy” Brown
Remember WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Captain Brown, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end!!
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