From: john mcnamara, submitted: 02/09/2002 8:50:57 PM

E-mail: fdnymac@aol.com

Gerard...the ladies man...he loved life and lived it to the fullest...he was always looking for a new adventure...always wanting to try something new...worked with him in engine 220...he was on the last year of his rotation and couldn t wait to get back to the city and all of its pluses...he was a quiet shy type and always working out...loved animals...no one could walk by the firehouse with a dog without getting a treat from him...a veteran and now a fdny hero....hes probably at the gates of heaven doing pullups....rest in peace my brother...

From: Julio Michael Cruz, submitted: 05/04/2002 12:14:36 AM

E-mail: Krumik@aol.com

I knew him as "Juan" when we were growing up together. We started our friendship at P.S. 52 in seventh grade. Juan was a kind hearted soul and the best athlete in school. He earned the nickname "Reggie" because he was such a good hitter. He was always a little introverted if he didn't know you but if he did, then you could find a true friend in him. I remember always wanting to be around him and emulate him because he was a leader. We grew up together, chased women, learned about life, and had great times. Juan was always introspective and he could be moody at times, but he had a sharp and dry wit and a very understated intelligence. To me, he was an enigma that I always admired and my greatest regret is that I failed to spend time with him the last few years of his life. Life gets busy when you start a family and you always feel you have more time. Juan, I will always miss you.
Love, Julio

From: Kathryn, submitted: 08/12/2002 4:03:46 PM

E-mail: katyh29@aol.com

My cousin was lost in Tower one...he was 30 years old...this man that was a firefighter was a hero...and may god bless him that he helped ppl on that horrible...maybe even mycousin....thank you...bye RIP

From: Tony Brea, submitted: 08/14/2002 11:07:30 AM

E-mail: tonygusto@hotmail.com

looking back on my life and recalling all the people I've met, Juan stands
out. I considered him one of my few friends. The type of person you feel
comfortable talking with because you know he's listening. Juan is with me
in good times and bad, you remember him and ask yourself what would
he do in this situation, and usually you wind up smiling knowing that he
would have handled it calmly and not let it get to him. He truely was one to
emulate.

P.S. Juan, open invitation to "coogan's" Cruz, Kid & Tony. see you there.

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