My brother was an FDNY firefighter for over 20 years. He retired after fighting a fire in Brooklyn. He got hurt when the roof he was on collapsed.

After 9/11 I asked him if he knew anyone that died. He knew and worked with many. One person in particular he mentioned was Tim Stackpole. In 1998 Tim, in a fire, received burns over 40% of his body. Tim was hospitalized for over 2 months. Rather than retire on a 75% tax free pension, Tim returned to duty in a March, 2001. On 9/11 Tim, who was off duty, rushed to the trade center where he died,.

Below is a short story written by his wife.

https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/timothy-m-stackpole/