A veteran FDNY lieutenant passed away this morning with his boots on. Lieutenant Robert Ryan was at the scene of a deadly fire when a ceiling collapsed on him during the rescue and douse mission as he battled a surging fire in a Staten Island home.
Lt. Robert Ryan’s mask and air supply were knocked off by the falling debris and sent him hurtling to the floor.
Memorial service and funeral service will be scheduled shortly and I will update this site as and when the details are available.
Did you know the Lieutenant or do you work in the FDNY? Please leave your condolences below.
God Speed to Lt. Ryan. My condolences to the Ryan family and His Brothers and Sisters in the Fire Service. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
A Fire Mom in Califorina
Thanks CA Fire Mom! I really appreciate it when all service members unite behind fallen heroes and show their support. I hope all the members of the community say a few words for the family here. This would mean a lot to them.
Lt. Ryan was an American patriot and a hero.
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I have not seen Bobby Ryan since he moved from the Marine park section of Brooklyn 35 years ago. We went to St Thomas Aquinas together. He was my friend and I will miss him.