Firefighter Salvatore Calabro
Ladder 101

Memorial Service
held on November 19, 2001

American Hero: Salvatore Calabro
He was a hero from the time he stepped onto this Earth. An Angel never meant to be here, and the funny part was we all knew it. My cousin was the type of person who, in our walk through life we very seldom meet. If you were lucky enough to have him touch your life in anyway you knew it. He was in no way a self proclaimed martyr or hero. He never bragged, boasted or even spoke in passing about any of his heroic deeds. He never put himself on a higher pedestal than the average human being, although anyone who was blessed to know him knew that HE was.... Sal in most ways was your average Joe, very hardworking and diligent at every task but what made him so unique was his unbelievable gift of totally mastering all his relationships through life. To his mom he was a loving, caring and devoted son. To his brother he was the strength that bonded them together. To his wife, nothing more needs to be said other than the fact that, they were together for 17 years. To his sons he was their hero, teacher and most of all their best friends. To me he was a VERY important link that made our family complete. To be related to Sal at any level was an unrecognizable gift from God. The one thing that brings me any consolation of such a wonderful person is knowing that he died on that tragic day, Sept 11th, doing not only what he was called to do but doing what he LOVED to do. Being a HERO, a RESCUER and a SAVIOR. And although our hearts will be shattered FOREVER and our lives are forever changed. I feel blessed that I was lucky enough to have you touch my life even for a short period of time. I love you and miss you more than any words could ever ever express :( Your Cousin, Mich) (American Heroes Article)

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