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  • Chuck almost got killed as he darted out into traffic out the firehouse doors, not realizing this bike had no brakes.

    Chuck almost got killed as he darted out into traffic out the firehouse doors, not realizing this bike had no brakes.

  • New Firehouse in Oswego, Ill. This firehouse will display a tribute to Chuck and our other heroes thanks to a friend I made while visiting Wrigley Field...thanks to Jim Guseman.

    New Firehouse in Oswego, Ill. This firehouse will display a tribute to Chuck and our other heroes thanks to a friend I made while visiting Wrigley Field...thanks to Jim Guseman.

  • Here is a pic of rows of trees planted on private property in Ireland to honor each of the firefighters lost on 9/11.

    Here is a pic of rows of trees planted on private property in Ireland to honor each of the firefighters lost on 9/11.

  • Lt. Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine in Ireland standing beside a tree planted to honor Chuck. As you can see, there were trees planted for each of the firefighters lost on 9/11. This was done on someones's property.

    Lt. Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine in Ireland standing beside a tree planted to honor Chuck. As you can see, there were trees planted for each of the firefighters lost on 9/11. This was done on someones's property.

  • Close up of Chuck's name posted on a tree in Ireland. There is one for every firefighter lost on 9/11...this beautiful gesture was done on someone's private property.

    Close up of Chuck's name posted on a tree in Ireland. There is one for every firefighter lost on 9/11...this beautiful gesture was done on someone's private property.

  • Trees were planted on private property in Ireland for each of the firefighters lost on 9/11. Here is a pic of Chuck's tree.

    Trees were planted on private property in Ireland for each of the firefighters lost on 9/11. Here is a pic of Chuck's tree.

  • Rcok formation in Ireland.

    Rcok formation in Ireland.

  • Rock formation on private property in Ireland.

    Rock formation on private property in Ireland.

  • Rows of trees planted in Ireland on private property to honor all the firefighters lost on 9/11...individual names are posted on each tree.

    Rows of trees planted in Ireland on private property to honor all the firefighters lost on 9/11...individual names are posted on each tree.

  • Pub in Ireland where the Firefighters lost from 9/11 are honored on a bulletin board covered with their pictures.

    Pub in Ireland where the Firefighters lost from 9/11 are honored on a bulletin board covered with their pictures.

  • Pic of Chuck with the rest of Rescue 5 posted on bulletin board in pub in Ireland.

    Pic of Chuck with the rest of Rescue 5 posted on bulletin board in pub in Ireland.

  • Bulletin board in pub in Ireland.

    Bulletin board in pub in Ireland.

  • FDNY bikers

    FDNY bikers

  • FDNY bikers leaving memorial ceremonies at WTC on 9-11-04

    FDNY bikers leaving memorial ceremonies at WTC on 9-11-04

  • Moment of silence commencing with the ringing of bell on 9-11-04

    Moment of silence commencing with the ringing of bell on 9-11-04

  • Opening ceremonies at Ground Zero 9-11-04

    Opening ceremonies at Ground Zero 9-11-04

  • This is a pic from ceremonies in Clovis, California, on December 8th, 2001. If you look at the pic carefully, you will notice not one, but TWO mass cards that are red in color. They are right center and bottom center of engraved part of monument. That

    This is a pic from ceremonies in Clovis, California, on December 8th, 2001. If you look at the pic carefully, you will notice not one, but TWO mass cards that are red in color. They are right center and bottom center of engraved part of monument. That

  • Patch of the Battalion Chuck was assigned to.

    Patch of the Battalion Chuck was assigned to.

  • Poster of FDNY lost on 9-11

    Poster of FDNY lost on 9-11

  • Chuck's FDNY Officer Photo

    Chuck's FDNY Officer Photo

  • Here is a pic of Chuck (center), with Tom Black and Jim Flannagan and about $100 worth of White Castle Burgers. It was an inside joke that has since become legendary.

    Here is a pic of Chuck (center), with Tom Black and Jim Flannagan and about $100 worth of White Castle Burgers. It was an inside joke that has since become legendary.

  • Battalian 22 Truck at Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2003.

    Battalian 22 Truck at Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2003.

  • FF Danny Beyar honored his fallen brothers with this moving tattoo. Danny was a lifelong friend of Chuck's. They spent many summers renting summer houses at Belmar together. This pic was taken by Vinnie Amesse'. It was displayed with others in an exh

    FF Danny Beyar honored his fallen brothers with this moving tattoo. Danny was a lifelong friend of Chuck's. They spent many summers renting summer houses at Belmar together. This pic was taken by Vinnie Amesse'. It was displayed with others in an exh

  • This beautiful poem was written by FF Jack Thomson. Jack was a great friend to Chuck and has become a great friend of ours

    This beautiful poem was written by FF Jack Thomson. Jack was a great friend to Chuck and has become a great friend of ours

  • This is a picture of Pagosa Peak in Colorado on the morning of 9-11-03. Engine 3 of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony to honor Chuck and others.

    This is a picture of Pagosa Peak in Colorado on the morning of 9-11-03. Engine 3 of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony to honor Chuck and others.

  • Chief Grams of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department getting ready to address crowd for ceremony to honor Chuck and others on 9-11-03. This ceremony took place at E-3 in Pagosa.

    Chief Grams of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department getting ready to address crowd for ceremony to honor Chuck and others on 9-11-03. This ceremony took place at E-3 in Pagosa.

  • Firefighters and others gather at E-3 in Pagosa Colorado to honor Chuck and others on 9-11-03.

    Firefighters and others gather at E-3 in Pagosa Colorado to honor Chuck and others on 9-11-03.

  • Engine 3 of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department prior to ceremony held to honor Chuck in Colorado on 9-11-03.

    Engine 3 of the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department prior to ceremony held to honor Chuck in Colorado on 9-11-03.

  • FF Guiseppe Margiotta (no relation) giving memorial speech about Chuck at the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department.

    FF Guiseppe Margiotta (no relation) giving memorial speech about Chuck at the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department.

  • Plaque made by FF Guiseppe Margiotta, hanging in the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department.

    Plaque made by FF Guiseppe Margiotta, hanging in the Pagosa Colorado Fire Department.

  • This is the Truck Dedicated to honor Chuck. It has been nicknamed "Monster Truck".

    This is the Truck Dedicated to honor Chuck. It has been nicknamed "Monster Truck".

  • Side of new truck dedicated in Chuck's Honor on 9-11-03

    Side of new truck dedicated in Chuck's Honor on 9-11-03

  • Plaque unveiled on 9-11-03 at E-165 & L-85.

    Plaque unveiled on 9-11-03 at E-165 & L-85.

  • Plaque being unveiled.

    Plaque being unveiled.

  • Chuck's son Charlie, wife Norma, daughter Norma Jean, Capt. Bob Sohmer and FF Tom delPino, unveiling plaque in honor of Chuck.

    Chuck's son Charlie, wife Norma, daughter Norma Jean, Capt. Bob Sohmer and FF Tom delPino, unveiling plaque in honor of Chuck.

  • Mike Margiotta thanking Capt. Bob Sohmer and all those in attendance at the truck dedication on 9-11-03 at E-165 & L-85.

    Mike Margiotta thanking Capt. Bob Sohmer and all those in attendance at the truck dedication on 9-11-03 at E-165 & L-85.

  • Chuck's portrait hangs in the dining area of E-165 & L-85.

    Chuck's portrait hangs in the dining area of E-165 & L-85.

  • Flag of Heroes proudly waves at E-165 L-85, in Chuck's Garden. The flag was given to Chuck's brother Mike by John Michelotti & William Ryba.

    Flag of Heroes proudly waves at E-165 L-85, in Chuck's Garden. The flag was given to Chuck's brother Mike by John Michelotti & William Ryba.

  • Chuck's father, mother, brother & sister-in-law admire the new truck dedicated in Chuck's name on 9-11-03.

    Chuck's father, mother, brother & sister-in-law admire the new truck dedicated in Chuck's name on 9-11-03.

  • Mike & Charlie Margiotta Sr, with Capt. Bob Sohmer accepting plaque presented in Honor of Chuck. John Solazzo (2nd from left) & Time Rice (Far right), were the presenters.

    Mike & Charlie Margiotta Sr, with Capt. Bob Sohmer accepting plaque presented in Honor of Chuck. John Solazzo (2nd from left) & Time Rice (Far right), were the presenters.

  • Beautiful Dedication made by FF John Rubino of E-164.

    Beautiful Dedication made by FF John Rubino of E-164.

  • Mike Margiotta & FF John Rubino.

    Mike Margiotta & FF John Rubino.

  • Mike Margiotta & FF John Rubino. John made the beautiful ax plaque hanging on wall above dedicated to Chuck.

    Mike Margiotta & FF John Rubino. John made the beautiful ax plaque hanging on wall above dedicated to Chuck.

  • Inscription on plaque of Ax mounting.

    Inscription on plaque of Ax mounting.

  • Graduation day 1981

    Graduation day 1981

  • Graduation day 1980 with mom.

    Graduation day 1980 with mom.

  • Chuck in his dress blues the first day on the job in 40 truck. 1980. He worked in 40 Truck for 14 years.

    Chuck in his dress blues the first day on the job in 40 truck. 1980. He worked in 40 Truck for 14 years.

  • Chuck on a big run for the FDNY.

    Chuck on a big run for the FDNY.

  • Carrying ball for the FDNY.

    Carrying ball for the FDNY.

  • Chuck wearing his firehouse number, with his father Charlie.

    Chuck wearing his firehouse number, with his father Charlie.

  • The look of a HERO.

    The look of a HERO.

  • Chuck's 10 year party at Carmine's in NYC. 11-7-91 Left to right: Gary Grillo E-37, Rick Barry E-37, John (Bodega) Cervasio E-37, Dan Volpe E-37, Chuck L-40, Larry (Pit Bull) Marley L-40, Mike McGrath L-40

    Chuck's 10 year party at Carmine's in NYC. 11-7-91 Left to right: Gary Grillo E-37, Rick Barry E-37, John (Bodega) Cervasio E-37, Dan Volpe E-37, Chuck L-40, Larry (Pit Bull) Marley L-40, Mike McGrath L-40

  • Chuck with red shirt and sunglasses pumping fist. The FDNY & NYPD pulled the Concorde jet for charity.

    Chuck with red shirt and sunglasses pumping fist. The FDNY & NYPD pulled the Concorde jet for charity.

  • Chuck in center of pic with his son Charlie on his knee. Nephew Michael, Niece Sarah and daughter Norma Jean to left of Chuck. This is pic of firehouse Christmas party with everyone singing carols.

    Chuck in center of pic with his son Charlie on his knee. Nephew Michael, Niece Sarah and daughter Norma Jean to left of Chuck. This is pic of firehouse Christmas party with everyone singing carols.

  • Chuck goofing on rig in his neighborhood. 2000

    Chuck goofing on rig in his neighborhood. 2000

  • Chuck, a pup & the 163 gang from Jewett Avenue.

    Chuck, a pup & the 163 gang from Jewett Avenue.

  • Members of L-85 who traveled to Brown University for Chuck's induction into the Brown University Sports Hall of Fame.

    Members of L-85 who traveled to Brown University for Chuck's induction into the Brown University Sports Hall of Fame.

  • Members of the FDNY look on at Street Sign Dedication ceremony, Novenber 2002.

    Members of the FDNY look on at Street Sign Dedication ceremony, Novenber 2002.

  • Chuck's father Charlie (white hat) flanked by members of E-165 & L-85

    Chuck's father Charlie (white hat) flanked by members of E-165 & L-85

  • Paint highlights and enhancement by 60's pop artist Peter Max.

    Paint highlights and enhancement by 60's pop artist Peter Max.

  • Chuck's kids, Charlie & Norma Jean. After coming out of the FDNY Toys R Us Christmas event, we exited the building. Amazingly, this truck was there bearing the number of Chuck's old Firehouse.

    Chuck's kids, Charlie & Norma Jean. After coming out of the FDNY Toys R Us Christmas event, we exited the building. Amazingly, this truck was there bearing the number of Chuck's old Firehouse.

  • Bronze statue of firefighter in NYC.

    Bronze statue of firefighter in NYC.

  • Bronze Statue of Firefighter. This statue is right on a corner of NYC around the mid 40's.

    Bronze Statue of Firefighter. This statue is right on a corner of NYC around the mid 40's.

  • Firefighter's Prayer on Bronze statue in NYC.

    Firefighter's Prayer on Bronze statue in NYC.

  • Actual photograph of cross of metal beams left standing in the ruins of the World Trade Center.

    Actual photograph of cross of metal beams left standing in the ruins of the World Trade Center.

  • Dedication painted on the new Firetruck at E-165 & L-85

    Dedication painted on the new Firetruck at E-165 & L-85

  • Logo on new truck at L-85

    Logo on new truck at L-85