Fr. Christopher Keenan, a Franciscan priest whose parents came from Co. Galway and Co. Roscommon, has been assigned the difficult task of replacing the much loved Fr. Mychal Judge as chaplain of the Fire Department. Fr. Judge, a fellow Franciscan and a friend of Fr. Keenan's for 38 years, was killed on September 11 giving last rites to Fire Chief Bill Feehan. In his role as … [Read more...] about Father Christopher Keenan:
Fire Department Chaplain
April May 2002 Issue
Father Christopher Keenan:
Kerry McGinnis:
Animal Rescue
On September 11, as for so many, Kerry McGinnis' normal routine was abandoned when it became obvious that pet-owners in the area surrounding the World Trade Center needed her help.
McGinnis works for Manhattan's Humane Society -- an organization that helps place pets who, for whatever reason, can no longer stay with their owners. As kennel manager, her normal duties include … [Read more...] about Kerry McGinnis:
Animal Rescue
Lynn Tierney
Imagine coming to work one day and 343 of your coworkers are suddenly dead. Months later you're still passing empty desks and no-longer-relevant nameplates. On your own desk is a white three-ringed binder containing scores of typed speeches -- eulogies that have been your responsibility to compile since the 343 went dead. "That's my eulogy book," Lynn Tierney says. "Keeps … [Read more...] about Lynn Tierney
William Baldwin:
Hollywood Helps
William "Billy" Baldwin helped comfort New York's firefighters in the aftermath of September 11. Baldwin, one of the four acting Baldwin brothers, was one of the many Hollywood celebrities who felt they had to do something to help those affected. Baldwin had played a firefighter in the 1991 movie Backdraft and to prepare for the role had ridden with a company of Chicago … [Read more...] about William Baldwin:
Hollywood Helps
Ray Kelly: Back to Duty
On January 4, 2002, Ray Kelly was sworn in as New York City Police Department's 41st Police Commissioner. Kelly previously served as the NYPD's 37th commissioner and is the first person to be appointed to the position for a second, separate term. Kelly's biggest challenge is how to raise morale in a damaged department that lost 23 officers on September 11th and which, despite … [Read more...] about Ray Kelly: Back to Duty