Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes and their families.
On September 11, 2001, Stephen, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Upon hearing the news, Stephen called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear. Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had been closed. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs of gear on his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life saving others. Stephen grew up under the philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi “while we have time, let us do good.”
Stephen’s life and heroic death serve as a reminder to us all to live life to the fullest and to spend our time doing good.
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