Firefighter Joseph “Toolie” O'Toole, age 61, of the FDNY, died on Dec. 12, 2016, from an illness related to his response to the World Trade Center on 9/11. The forum remembers his birthday, but on this day above all others, he is in my thoughts and prayers.
Toolie was the 158th registrant on the forum, a group that now totals more than 8,500. I met him at one of the early MMI workshops, perhaps around 2003 or so. It was held at St. Paul's Parish Church, just outside Rock Hall. I wonder if there are any of you still around who may have been there.
When Toolie learned I was a volunteer firefighter from my youth, he gave me a tee-shirt from his beloved 41 Truck Company in the Bronx. I still have it.
Rest easy, brother.
Bill
Toolie was the 158th registrant on the forum, a group that now totals more than 8,500. I met him at one of the early MMI workshops, perhaps around 2003 or so. It was held at St. Paul's Parish Church, just outside Rock Hall. I wonder if there are any of you still around who may have been there.
When Toolie learned I was a volunteer firefighter from my youth, he gave me a tee-shirt from his beloved 41 Truck Company in the Bronx. I still have it.
Rest easy, brother.
Bill
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