Page 1 of a short tribute to Kevin written by a friend
Page 2 of a short tribute to Kevin written by a friend
Page 1 of a short tribute to Kevin (KD) written by his nephew Sean
A short tribute to Kevin (KD) written by his nephew Craig
A short tribute to Kevin from his brother Brian
A short letter in regards to Kevin written by his nephew Sean
Kevin was appointed to the FDNY July 14, 1979. He was cited on several previous occasions and the former recipient of the William F. Conrad Medal, as well as two Class A's and five Unit Citations
"I believe that forgiving them is God's function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting"
A short profile regarding Donnelly's impact throughout his career and life.
A short tribute to Kevin (KD) and his legacy written by his nephew Sean
Page 1 of a short tribute to Kevin (KD) and his legacy written by his nephew Sean
Page 2 of a short tribute to Kevin (KD) and his legacy written by his nephew Sean
Article by Oak Brook Fire Chief Tom McEllin covering details on a memorial service in Oak Brook to honor those lost in 9/11, particularly Oak Brook resident Kevin Donnelly
A short tribute to Kevin (KD) and his lasting impact written by his nephew Craig
A short tribute to Kevin (KD) and his natural heroism written by his brother Brian
Article covering Kevin Donnelly's award of the William F. Conran Medal, one of many that Donnelly received.
A short tribute to Kevin Donnelly, "Always in Our Thoughts and Prayers," written by his Aunt Margie and Uncle Mike
Picture of Kevin and friends after an exciting day at his job as a firefighter.
Kevin was a lieutenant in the FDNY's Ladder 3 Company
Portrait of Kevin Donnelly
Kevin pictured with his coworkers at Brownsville Tin House, one of the city's busiest fire companies
Portrait of Kevin W. Donnelly in his firefighting gear
Image of the Ladder 3 truck, in which Kevin Donnelly took part in
Photograph of Donnelly and his buddies from Ladder 3
Photograph of Kevin Donnelly and the rest of the Ladder #3 crew
Kevin (KD) with friends and family at a baseball game
Kevin with his friends and family
Kevin (KD) with his friends and family
Kevin (KD) pictured with friends and family
Kevin (KD) with friends and family
Kevin with his brother Ed
Kevin with his brother Ed
Kevin, as a resident of Oak Brook, Illinois, was a big fan of the Cubs.
The day Michael took Matt, Andy, Marguerite, and Don to visit Kevin's Fire House, Ladder 3. 103 East 15th Street, NY 10003
Besides being a firefighter, Kevin also enjoyed gardening
Kevin playing tennis
Kevin graduating from Hofstra University. The name of Donnelly is inscribed in his honor on a Hofstra 9/11 memorial designed as a phoenix.
Portrait of Kevin Donnelly
The 392 names of missing and killed members of New York City's uniformed services
The World Trade Center collapse took with it nearly half the legendary NYC fire company that was like a family
Newsday.com describes Donnelly as "Everybody's Best Friend" in a short profile
Newspaper Article by Harry Loud - "Who was Lieutenant Kevin W. Donnelly"
Page 1 of The Doings' tribute to Donnelly and his family - "Oak Brook Family mourns loss of brother, uncle, hero"
Page 2 of The Doings' tribute to Donnelly and his family - "Oak Brook Family mourns loss of brother, uncle, hero"
Article from the Chicago Tribune -- "Grief at Hook and Ladder Co. 3" by Evan Osnos and Aamer Madhani
Article from The Doings, "NY firefighter killed during 9/11 attacks honored in Oak Brook" by Steve Schering, honors KD and his legacy
9/11 tribute movement - Oak Brook Center to Donate in Honor of Kevin Donnelly to his brother, Ed Donnelly.
Article from The Doings, "Oak Brook marks 9/11 anniversary" by Steve Schering, honoring those who were lost 10 years after the 9/11 attacks
Photograph in the NY Times featuring Ladder 3, Donnelly's truck
Article in the Daily News, "2 rescued after scaffold snaps" by Michele McPhee, depicts one of the many acts of heroism performed by Donnelly and the rest of Ladder #3
Donnelly won several awards for his bravery and natural heroism
Donnelly won several awards for his bravery and natural heroism
Artwork that depicts Donnelly and the rest of FDNY's members' sacrifice on 9/11
Cover to the letters written to Sean, KD's nephew
Letter written to Sean, KD's nephew, in regards to his touching tribute to his Uncle
Letter of gratitude from Deputy Chief Daniel Browne on behalf of the Oakbrook Group's donation to FDNY and Ladder Company 3, in which Kevin Donnelly was a part of.
Letter written by KD's nephew, Sean Donnelly, prior to news of his Uncle's death
Letter from Mrs. Michael T. Golden to Ms. Hill expressing her gratitude in a touching tribute to the deceased students of John Jay College during the Graduation Ceremonies -- in particular when her sister and her husband accepted Kevin's Master's Degree.
A letter from Kevin Donnelly's Uncle and Aunt expressing their gratitude toward Lt. Jantz for allowing them to visit Ladder Company 3, in which Kevin took part in.
A letter written to Kevin's nephew, Sean, in regards to his moving tribute to his Uncle
A letter written to Kevin's nephew, Sean, in regards to his moving tribute to his Uncle
A letter written to Kevin's nephew, Sean, in regards to his moving tribute to his Uncle
Photograph and brief on the Ladder Company 3 Manhattan, in which Donnelly was a member of
Photograph of Donnelly's Ladder 3 Badge, the department in which he worked
Memorial dedicated to the 12 brave men of Ladder 3 and Battalion 6 who made the supreme sacrifice on 9/11: "WE will not waiver: We will not tire: We will not Falter: And we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail"
Tribute "From the Chief's Desk" by Tom Mcellin to Kevin Donnelly and the 11 other men lost on the legendary Ladder Company #3
The day Michael took Matt, Andy, Marguerite, and Don to visit Kevin's Fire House, Ladder 3. 103 East 15th Street, NY 10003
At Madison Square Garden where Kevin's proud Mom & Dad accepted his Masters in Science Degree from John Jay College
FDNY Badge -- In memory of our fallen heroes
FDNY badge in honor or our fallen heroes, specifically Ladder 3 in which KD was a part of
FDNY badge in honor or our fallen heroes, specifically Ladder 3 in which KD was a part of
Kevin William Donnelly was born 7/11/1958
Kevin graduates from St. Bernard's Levittown June 1972
Kevin graduates from St. Pius High School E.M. in June 1979 and later goes on to graduate and receive his BA degree from Hofstra University
Memorial Ceremony pamphlet in the Village of Oak Brook honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks - "God bless America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, My home sweet home"
Memorial Ceremony pamphlet in the Village of Oak Brook honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks - "God bless America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, My home sweet home"
Memorial Ceremony pamphlet in the Village of Oak Brook honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks - "God bless America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, My home sweet home"
Memorial Ceremony pamphlet in the Village of Oak Brook honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks - "God bless America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, My home sweet home"
Photograph of Ladder #3, Kevin's truck, after the 9/11 attacks
Photograph of Ladder #3, Kevin's truck, after the 9/11 attacks
Bellmore/Wantagh New York Memorial
Long Island 9/11 Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Memorial Garden
Conseleya 9/11 Memorial
Dewitt 9/11 Memorial
Montclair State University 9/11 Memorial
East Newark 9/11 Memorial
Fair Haven 9/11 Memorial
Freehold Township 9/11 Living Memorial Tree Grove
Kevin was sworn in to the FDNY on his 21st birthday‚ July 11‚ 1958. He died in the WTC on September 11‚ 2001 doing a job that he loved. He was a wonderful fireman. He knew the job inside and out and lived by a code of honor that seemed like a throwback to a more genteel time. ‘He was a medal winner but you would never know about it because he wouldn’t boast about it‚’ says Ladder 3 Captain Dan Brown.
Kevin was a hero but he was also so much more‚ a good man‚ a son‚ a brother‚ uncle and loving companion‚ a teacher‚ firefighter‚ boss‚ gardener who was honest‚ truthful‚ and conscientious and loved by all. All that he touched will miss him.
New York Times Portraits of Grief
Fire may have provided Lt. Kevin Donnelly of Ladder Company 3 with his livelihood, but what he loved was water.
Born under the hot July sun, he got a job as a lifeguard at the town pool in Wantagh, while still a teenager on Long Island, said his mother, Cecilia. As an adult, he found any excuse to head for the water, even when some other task beckoned.
"He kept a bathing suit, a towel and goggles in his car at all times, just in case," said his longtime companion, Mary Coughlin, "and in the summer, he'd add two beach chairs, a towel and a bathing suit for me."
The two of them might be driving along, on their way to Home Depot or some other store to run errands. And Lieutenant Donnelly, 43, would turn to her, and say: "You know what? We can do this another time. Let's go to the beach."
He was not persnickety about his beaches, though he preferred those on the ocean. He was hoping to become a lifeguard again, on some Long Island strand. North Shore, South Shore. "He wouldn't have cared what beach he ended up on," Ms. Coughlin said, "as long as it was on the sand and near the water."
"A True NYC Hero Never is Forgotten"
To Hero Lt. Kevin Donnelly
9/11/2021
You are never forgotten and RIP with the Lord.
God Bless,
DJ Donnelly, Exec Chairman
Triumph Donnelly Studios Corporation
RIP Lt. Kevin W.Donnelly hero
Lt. Kevin W. Donnelly was a great hero for risking his life to safe people life on 9/11. He will never be forgotten for what he has done on that day, he will be a hero. I never met him, but I do give my condolences to his family and friends, he will always be in our heart and pray.
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