The Queens Tribune honors our heroes of September 11, 2001.

For the scores of lives they saved by the sacrifice of their own, we honor their memories:

Moira Smith: Police Officer Moira A. Smith, 38, was appointed to the Transit Police Department on July 11, 1988, and was assigned to Transit Districts 2, 4 and 30 before being transferred to the 13 Precinct in March 1996.

Prior to becoming a police officer, she worked in the travel industry. While working in Transit District 4, she met her husband, P.O. James Smith, who is currently assigned to the Police Academy. Besides being an avid sports fan, P.O. Smith and her husband loved to travel. A recent destination was Spain, where they ran with the bulls in 1995.

P.O. Smith is survived by her husband; daughter Patricia; and sister Mary.

Paul Talty: Police Officer Paul Talty, 40, was appointed to the NYPD on August 30, 1993, and began his career in the 108 Precinct. He was assigned to ESU 10 in October 1999.

After graduating from high school, where he was a basketball and track star, P.O. Talty attended Queens College and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He loved the outdoors, as well as working on his house where, as a skilled carpenter and electrician, he had recently embarked on a major construction project. Fellow ESU officers, who always considered him the command’s premiere handyman, have already started finishing what he began at home.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; children Paul, Lauren and Kelly; parents Gloria and John Sr., sisters Kerry and Patricia; and brothers Kevin, John, Mark and Steven.

Thomas Langone: Police Officer Thomas M. Langone, 39, was appointed to the NYPD on January 3, 1983, and began his career on patrol in Neighborhood Stabilization Unit 15. He served in the 45 and 103 Precincts before being assigned to ESU in July 1991.

A graduate of Nassau Community College, he held the rank of Second Assistant Chief with the Roslyn Rescue Fire Company, where he was also the department’s training officer. In addition, he served as the Second Deputy Chief Instructor at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy since 1993. Over the years he was honored for his work at the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the crash of Avianca Flight 52.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn; children Caitlin and Brian; mother Sheila; and sisters Joann and Rosemarie. His brother Peter, a New York City firefighter assigned to Engine Co. 262, was also killed in the World Trade Center incident.

• Thomas Ashton, “A” 1st Year Apprentice, Last Reported Location: 95th floor Tower 1 (North Tower).

• James  Cartier, “A” 2nd Year Apprentice, Last Reported Location: 105th floor Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Robert J. Caufield, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 95th floor Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Joseph DiPilato, “A” – “A” Rate “M” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: Stuck in elevator on approximately the 30th floor Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Salvatore A. Fiumefreddo, “A” – “A” Rate “H” Telephone, Last Reported Location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Harvey Hermer, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Ralph M. Licciardi, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 105th floor Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Michael W. Lowe, “B” Supply Division, Last Reported Location: Basement of the WTC.

• Charles P. Lucania, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 105th floor Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Lester V. Marino, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Jose (Joe) F. Martinez, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported Location: 90th floor of Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Douglas C. Miller, “A” Journey Wireperson, Participating Withdrawal Card, Employer: NYC Fire Department.

• Joseph Romagnolo, “A” Telephone, Last Reported Location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Jeffrey J. Shaw, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Steven R. Strauss, “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported location: Stuck in elevator on approximately the 30th floor Tower 2 (South Tower).

• Paul Talty, “A”, Employer: NYPD, Last reported location: ESU# 10 (Local 3 photo unavailable).

• Glenn J. Travers, Sr., “A” Journey Wireperson, Last Reported location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

• Kenneth W. White, “A” Telephone, 51 yrs old, Last Reported location: 105th floor of Tower 1 (North Tower).

Photos below listed in alphabetical order.

Thomas Ashton	James Cartier	Robert J. Caufield
Joseph DiPilato	Salvatore A. Fiumefreddo	Harvey Hermer
Ralph M. Licciardi	Michael W. Lowe	Charles P. Lucania
Lester V. Marino	Jose (Joe) F. Martinez	Douglas C. Miller
Joseph Romagnolo	Jeffrey J. Shaw	Steven R. Strauss
Glenn J. Travers, Sr.	Kenneth W. White

“I have no ambition in this World but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of many, appear to be a lowly one, but we who know the work of firemen believe that this is a noble calling.”

“There is an old adage which says ‘Nothing can be destroyed except by fire.’ We strive to preserve from destruction the wealth of the world, which is the product of the industry of men... but above all, our proudest endeavor is to save lives of men, the work of God himself.”

“Under the impulse of such thoughts the nobility of the occupation thrills and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even at the supreme sacrifice. Such considerations may not strike the average mind, but they are sufficient to fill to the limit our ambition in life to serve human society.”

— Fireman’s Creed

Twenty-four of Queens Bravest perished in the Sept. 11 World Trade Center Attacks.

Nineteen of those men raced to the Twin Towers from the same Maspeth firehouse. Squad 288 and Queens Haz Mat suffered the greatest loss of any house in New York City.

For their eagerness to serve and their sacrifice, we celebrate the lives of the lost:

There is a light that shines from the streets of Queens, reaching up to the skies and into heaven. It shines on heroes of Sept. 11 – our moms and dads, spouses and siblings, each with a story to tell.

The Tribune is searching for those stories, to share the lives and dreams of our Queens heroes in a special Sept. 11 Commemorative Issue.

We are also searching for the stories of survivors – those who made it out of the Twin Towers – their recollections and how they are coping with the tragedy.

We invite the families, friends and comrades of those lost on Sept. 11, to submit their stories to: Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expwy., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Please include a photo (where possible) and submit by: September 5, 2002.

We hope you will share your memories with us, so we may continue to shine a light on the lives and times of our Queens heroes.

Photos below listed in alphabetical order.

Peter Brennan	Dennis Carey	Michael Cawley
Martin DeMeo	Kevin Donnelly	Terrence Farrell
Thomas Gardner	Ronnie Gies	Brian Hickey
Jonathan R. Hohmann	Joseph G. Hunter	Jonathan Ielpi
Ronald Kerwin	Carlos Lillo	William Mahoney
Peter Nelson	Durrell Pearsall	Adam Rand
Christopher Santora	Dennis Scauso	Kevin Smith
Brian Sweeney	Raymond R. York