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obituary1 year ago

"9/11 Firefighter Who Stood with President Bush Dies at 91"

Bob Beckwith, the retired FDNY firefighter who stood next to President George W. Bush in a famous photo after the 9/11 attacks, has passed away at the age of 91. Beckwith, known as a hero after 9/11, had cancer and died in hospice care. He became famous for standing with Bush as the president addressed first responders at ground zero. Beckwith's wife described him as a regular guy who was in the right place at the right time. He will be remembered at a wake on Friday and buried on Long Island.

via USA TODAY|
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obituary1 year ago

"Bob Beckwith, Iconic 9/11 Firefighter, Passes Away at 91"

Bob Beckwith, the retired firefighter who became part of an iconic image of American unity after the 9/11 attacks when he stood with President George W. Bush at ground zero, has passed away at the age of 91. His chance encounter with the president amid the rubble of the World Trade Center became a symbol of resilience. Beckwith, who had been battling cancer, was remembered for his courage and dedication to serving others. His legacy as a hero of 9/11 lives on, and he will be laid to rest on Long Island.

via NPR|
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obituary1 year ago

"9/11 Firefighter Bob Beckwith, Iconic Image with President Bush, Dies at 91"

Bob Beckwith, the retired firefighter who became part of an iconic image of American unity after the 9/11 attacks when he stood with President George W. Bush at ground zero, has passed away at the age of 91. Beckwith, who had been battling cancer, was known for his quiet demeanor and 30-year career as a firefighter. His chance encounter with Bush amid the rubble of ground zero became a symbol of resilience and unity, and he remained in touch with the former president over the years. Beckwith will be remembered as a hero who stood tall for America and New York City.

via POLITICO|
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obituary1 year ago

9/11 Firefighter Bob Beckwith, Who Stood with President Bush, Dies at 91

Bob Beckwith, the retired firefighter who stood beside President George W. Bush in an iconic photo at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, has passed away at the age of 91 from Ground Zero-related cancer. His moment with President Bush became a symbol for first responders everywhere, and the two men forged a lasting bond. Beckwith leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to his country, and is remembered as an American icon who personified the best of the FDNY, New York, and America during a perilous moment.

via New York Post |
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obituary1 year ago

"Iconic 9/11 Firefighter Bob Beckwith Dies at 91"

Bob Beckwith, the retired New York City firefighter who stood with President George W. Bush atop a fire truck in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, has passed away at 91. Beckwith, a symbol of strength and resilience, rushed to Ground Zero to help after the attacks, and his iconic image with President Bush became a symbol of fortitude. In his later years, he remained an activist for firefighters and was immortalized in wax at the Presidential Wax Museum near Mount Rushmore.

via CNN|
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obituary1 year ago

"Iconic 9/11 Firefighter Bob Beckwith Dies at 91"

Retired New York City firefighter Bob Beckwith, known for returning to service to search for survivors on 9/11 and for his iconic photo with President George W. Bush at Ground Zero, has passed away at the age of 69. President Bush praised Beckwith's courage and resilience, stating that he represented the spirit of New Yorkers and Americans after 9/11. The Uniformed Firefighters Association also honored Beckwith as one of the heroes of 9/11.

via ABC News|
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obituary1 year ago

"Iconic 9/11 Firefighter Bob Beckwith, Known for Photo with President Bush, Dies at 91"

Retired FDNY Firefighter Bob Beckwith, known for his bravery during the 9/11 attacks and for being photographed with President George W. Bush at the World Trade Center site, has passed away. Beckwith, who raced to the scene to help search for survivors despite being retired at the time, was remembered as an American icon and a man of class and dignity by former Rep. Peter King. The Uniformed Firefighters Association also honored him as one of the heroes of 9/11 who stood tall for America, New York City, and all New Yorkers.

via CBS New York|
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