Firefighter Jonathan Ielpi
Squad 288

Laid to Rest on
December 17, 2001

From a young age Jon wanted to be a fireman like his hero father, Lee. At 17 he joined the volunteer fire dept in Great Neck NY. He also loved to play ice hockey and played for his high school team the Blazers. He was an excellent hockey player.

When he became a NY fireman he chose to give the hockey game up because he was concerned that he might get injured and not be able to do his fireman duties. He was very dedicated to his job. He loved being able to help people. Jon was a very skilled fireman and new his job well. He was a gentle teacher, someone everyone felt they could talk to. He had a great sense of humor and his practical jokes around the firehouse is what you had to beware of. Jon and his father were fireman first, even on their days off, they were always ready if the call for help came in.

Jonathan (29) was married to his beautiful wife ,Yesenia. They were very much in love. Some people were envious of their relationship. They have two precious sons, Andrew (9) and Austin (3).

Jon lost his life at the world trade center doing the job he loved so much. He was listed as missing. His father, Lee, a retired NY fireman, went to ground zero everyday till he found his son. They found Jon's body 3 months later. Jonathan, like all who were murdered that horrible day were taken prematurely from their loved ones in an act of hatred. It saddens me much and my heart aches for the families.

Dedicated by Sue M. Porizek, West Coast Adam's Angel.

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