As you know, FDNY Lieutenant Robert J Ryan was killed in the Line of Duty in a fire and collapse this morning. We also mentioned that he was previously seriously injured-but didn’t want to retire. Lieutenant Ryan was injured (serious burns) while fighting a fire in Brooklyn on Oct. 3, 2006. He did not return to work until 12 months later. The injury was so severe that he was not allowed to go out in the sun without some form of protection for his skin….and this morning, he gave his life.
MORE about Lt. Ryan and the fire here:
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/23/2008-11-23_veteran_fdny_lieutenant_robert_ryan_dies.html
FDNY FUNERAL DETAILS for Lt. Robert J. Ryan, Jr., of Engine Company 155.
Lt. Ryan, 46, was critically injured this morning while operating at the 2nd alarm fire in the New Brighton neighborhood of Staten Island…he was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Lt. Ryan was a 17-year veteran of the Department.
===Viewing
WHERE:Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY
WHEN:Monday, November 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
===Funeral and Procession
WHERE:Sacred Heart Church, 981 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY
WHEN:Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 11 a.m.
