Terence McShane responded to the World Trade Center attack with members of Ladder Company 101 from Red Hook, Brooklyn on the morning of Sept. 11 and is among the missing from the FDNY. Terry was a 2 year veteran of the FDNY after having been a member of the NYC Police department for over 10 years and rising to the rank of Sargeant. Terry, 37, began his rugby career at age 14 with the Suffolk Celtics, Long Island NY (1978-1982). He then went off to college and played for Siena College (1982-1986) and was a member of two New York State championship teams. Upon graduation, Terry who is a native of Deer Park, NY, returned to Long Island to play for Amityville RFC (1986-1992) and then Rockville Centre Rugby (1992-1997). Most recently, Terry was a member of the Long Island Old Boys after LIRFC and RVC merged. Terry, a flyhalf, had been a regular participant in the 7 a-side version of Rugby and also had always looked forward to meeting up with old friends and teammates at the Saranac Lake tournament and Siena College Alumni games. Terry was a tough competitor and devoted teammate to those he played with and a respected member of the Rugby community. His enthusiasm for the sport, selflessness, uncanny wit, and sense of humor will be sorely missed by all those who were so fortunate to have blessed with his presence. Terry leaves behind his wife of nearly 10 years, Cathy and their three sons - Aidan 7, Colin & Sean, 4 ½ year old twins. He is survived by his mother, sister Maribeth, and brothers Kieran, Brian, and John as well as countless other friends, relatives, FDNY & NYPD comrades, and members of the Rugby community. The LIRFC is collecting money for the McShane family. Checks can be made out to LIRC and sent to: Scott Salvato Campus Ministry 134 Marillac Hall St. John's University 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 We will be instituting the ability to donate money through a credit card shortly. The USA Rugby family has lost other members due to this senseless tragedy. A memorial page dedicated to them can be found here. There is a fundraising effort going on in New Zealand for Terry's family through World Fantasy Rugby. Information regarding their effort can be found here.

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