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We Remember Kevin Reilly FDNY (August 4, 1973 – September 11, 2001)

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Facebook - In Memoriam Sept 11

We Remember Kevin Reilly, 28, FDNY (August 4, 1973 – September 11,2001) Yesterday Kevin would have turned 46. Reilly, of Pearl River, grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from Albertus Magnus High School (class of 91) Upon graduating College, he joined the FDNY in February 2000 and was proud to be assigned to Ladder 40 in Harlem, where his father had served for over 16 years. He was then assigned to Engine 207 in Brooklyn. Reilly was very athletic; he was a member of the FDNY’s softball team, had a black belt in Tae Kwon Doβ€š and completed the 1998 New York City Marathon in four hours and 17 minutes.

In July of 2001 Kevin would marry the love of his life, Jennifer Mulderrig of Pearl River. They moved to Manhattan’s Upper East Side and had two perfect months in their new home.

On September 11, Firefighter Reilly responded to the World Trade Center with Engine Company 207.

Voice of September 11th (Kevin Reilly)

Kevin’s plans, dreams and hard work were just coming to fruition. He was delighted with his appointment to the New York City Fire Department in January 2000, and especially proud to be assigned to Ladder 40 in Harlem where his dad had served.

He had recently rotated to Engine 207 in Brooklyn where he planned on gaining valuable experience. Early in 2001 , Kevin incorporated his own business as a consultant based on his expertise in hydrogeology.

On July 7, 2001 Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Mulderrig. They settled into their new life on Manhattan’s Upper East Side where life was perfect for a short time.

Kevin died in the historic rescue attempt at the World Trade Center with 342 of his brother firefighters. He was 28 years old.

In addition to his wife, Kevin is mourned and missed by his parents, Joan and George, his brother Edward, and his sister Regina Madigan, her husband William, and their daughters, Sarah and Niamh. He was loved and treasured by his new in-laws, Mary, Michael and Brendan Mulderrig. Kevin’s grandmother, Marie Reilly, just recently joined him in heaven.

While at Albertus Magnus High School, Kevin was always busy. He ran track and cross-country, played baseball, and was president of his Senior Class. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a B.S. in Hydrogeology and was president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Sigma. Before joining the fire department he worked for AKRF Environmental Consultants in White Plains.

Kevin’s work ethic and determination fueled a successful completion of the New York City Marathon. His sense of adventure led him to backpack through Europe and had him bicycling to work over the Brooklyn Bridge as he did on that beautiful, terrible, September morning. Kevin’s generosity, sense of humor, boundless energy, and eternal optimism made him indispensable to his family and his many friends.

He is always on our minds and will be forever in our hearts.

Photo credit Heroportraits.org

Reilly’s athletic legacy lives on with a Crossfit WOD (Workout Of the Day) named after him.

We urge you if you knew Kevin or feel moved to please leave a comment on his Memorial Wall via the National Fallen Firefighters Association. (scroll to the bottom)

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NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller Leaves Behind A Wife and Child

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“You were a good man and a great father whose shoes can never be filled,” Diller’s brother-in-law, Jonathan McAuley, who is also a cop posted to Facebook,Β FOX 5 NY‘s Jodi Goldberg confirmed. He also shared aΒ photoΒ with what appears to be Diller’s son wearing a shirt that reads, “My Daddy’s life matters.”

Rockland Report – mourns the loss of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a motor vehicle stop. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and NYPD officers, including the many active and retired officers who call Rockland home.Β 

Police Officer Jonathan Diller

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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Deirdre Smith Sworn In as Chief of Detectives

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Chief Smith is a graduate of Manhattan College. She started her law enforcement career in 1993 with the NYPD and spent 5 years with the department before joining the Suffern Police Department.
She served for 22 years with the Suffern Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Chief Smith was the first female supervisor in the department’s history. During her career with the Suffern PD, she received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award for Valor from the Rockland County PBA.

Chief Smith comes from a family that has a long history in law enforcement. Her father is a retired Inspector from the NYPD and sister has served with the FBI for 25 years.
In 2020, Chief Smith retired from the Suffern PD and joined the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office where she served as the first female Confidential Investigator to the District Attorney in Rockland County DA history. She has worked on many high profile cases during her time with the Office.

Chief Deirdre Smith is the first female to serve as Chief of Detectives for the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

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