My Dad: Lt. Bobby Wallace

Born in 1958 in Midwood, Brooklyn my dad was a FDNY Lieutenant just like his dad had been before him. His grandfather was also a fireman in NYC.

My dad was appointed to the New York City Fire Department on January 9th, 1982.

He married my Mom and they had me, I'm 21, and my three brothers Bob 19, Dan 17, and Alex 13.

My dad was very proud to be a firefighter. He loved what he did. He was working even when he wasn't on duty, lending a hand to anyone in need.

He loved to point to the sky to make people stop and look up. When they looked up, he would walk away and laugh.

My father was a wonderful man and a huge family man. He loved being with us on vacation or taking my brothers and cousins to baseball games.

I just know that my dad wouldn't have wanted to die any other way. He would have been there even if he weren't on duty.

I've never been more proud of anyone in my life.

Jeanine Wallace

Lt. Robert Wallace was born 1958 in Midwood Brooklyn the son of a FDNY lieutenant.

After graduating from school, went on to become a member of Teamsters Local 814. He married childhood sweetheart Nancy and became the father of four children, Jeanine 21, Robert 19, Daniel 17 and Alex 13.

Appointed to the FDNY on January 9, 1982, Bobby was assigned to Ladder 136 in Queens. Promoted to Lieutenant, he then went to Engine 205--receiving two commendations for bravery.