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Subscribe to RSSA Brooklyn firefighter who was a 9/11 responder died Monday after he was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest from the scene of a warehouse fire. WNBC-TV's Andrew Siff reports.
A Brooklyn firefighter who was a 9/11 responder died Monday after he was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest from the scene of a warehouse fire.
A 17-year veteran of New York's firefighting force, Lt. Richard Nappi collapsed while battling the blaze.
It was the FDNY's first line-of-duty death in nearly three years.
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At the hospital, Mayor Bloomberg comforted Nappi's widow, Mary Anne, his 12-year-old daughter, Catherine and his 11-year-old son, Nicholas, saluting the sacrifice their loved one made keeping the city safe.
"It's very tragic. There's nothing we can ever say," Bloomberg said. "They were in love, lived together, had kids. All of a sudden, he's gone."
Nappi, a 47-year-old native of the Bronx who lived on Long Island, was a responding firefighter on 9/11. The mayor said Nappi "helped rebuild our city in ways New Yorkers understand."
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, who worked with Nappi while he was assigned to Engine 7 in lower Manhattan, called him "a leader that people would follow."
Before joining the FDNY, Nappi was a parole officer and a case worker for Suffolk County's Department of Social Services.
In addition to his work with the FDNY, Nappi also served as a volunteer firefighter and deputy chief instructor with the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank.
"Rich was a character. He was a very outgoing, bubbly type of person," said Chief Bob Hopkins, who worked with Nappi at the Yaphank training center.
It's not clear what cause Nappi to suffer a heart attack but officials suggested the uncharacteristically hot April day was a contributing factor.
"When the firefighters are wearing bunker gear, they're encapsulated. It's very warm," said FDNY Chief Medical Officer Kerry Kelly. "When you add the ambient temperature being so hot, it adds to the burden on an individual."
Seven other firefighters were injured battling the fire, which broke out in a warehouse in Bushwick at about 1 p.m., authorities said.
A large pile of cardboard boxes reportedly caught fire on the second floor of the two-story warehouse on Flushing Avenue.
The fire was brought under control just before 4 p.m. More than 150 firefighters worked on the blaze. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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Lt. Nappi, you are the embodiment of heroism and the American spirit, Rest In Peace.
I agree! It takes a real man to run into a burning building when everyone is running the other way. RIP
God bless you, and may you rest in peace.
RIP hope all will be well with your family
My feelings exactly, BUT and it's a big BUT, his picture shows that the Lt. was considerably overweight and I must ask myself, was his heart attack due, in part, to this, plus the heat of the day and the fire? I've seen lots of newscasts with both cops (I watch COPS regularly) and firefighters and I'm amazed at how overweight so many of them are.. Do they not have some kind of health criteria that says they must maintain a more healthy weight?
Their jobs are difficult and dangerous enough as it is, but with an additional 25 or more pounds it has to be putting a tremendous burden on their bodies.. I wonder if Lt. Nappi would be alive today if there had been stricter guidelines in place that said he could not go out on a firefight until and unless he was at peak health?
My condolences certainly go out to the family and I wish them the best, but maybe it's time our Safety and Health organizations, nationwide, took a good, long look at the guild-lines they have in place right now for keeping all their members in good health..
I totally agree Susie.....well said. My prayers are with his family during this sad time.
Lt. Nappi, thank you for your service to the public Safety. God Bless you. I feel for your family at this time. You are a hero in every sense of the word.
For those of you ridiculing this man about his weight, Shame on the bunch of you. Not everyone who is overweight has a heart attack. Nor is everyone who has a heart attack overweight. This is not the time or place for such comments.
This man did his job. He helped save lives. Whether or not each fire was as dangerous as the 9/11 tragedy, this man put his life on the line every day. They don't know what the situation might be when they go into a burning building searching for survivors. They just do their jobs.
You have GOT to be kidding me. This guy didnt die running into a burning building. From his photo he is morbidly obese and likely hadnt passed a physical in years, and died from a heart attack pulling a hose off the truck. You people treat firemen like Navy Seals because some of them died on 9/11. My wager is 200 firemen would NOT run into a building they knew was going to topple, 200 Navy Seals would. He should have taken better care of himself and he would not have left his wife and kids.
As a member of a firefighting family, I can say that if he couldn't pass the physical, he wouldn't have still been on the department.
That said, everyone will have their own opinion regarding that issue and I'm not using this forum to debate it. My humble opinion is that his his health or what contributed or didn't contribute to his passing are moot at this point and I feel the comments here should be of condolence, respect and honor for a man who spent his career for the good of his fellowman... doing a job that is sadly, more often than not, thankless. These men and women do this ridiculously dangerous job, day in & day out. Putting the lives of strangers above their own. It isn't just "a job". It's a calling. It's their heart and their soul.
I thank you Richard Nappi. And I salute you. Rest well sir, and may your loved ones and fellow firefighters someday find peace in their hearts over this sad loss of husband, father, brother, friend...
Guys
Lay off the condemnation and heap on the condolences. I recently had to call 911 because of cardiac arrest, and yes, I am a couple of pounds over, but not too bad - got a good on a recent physical.
The firemen were the first to respond, and gave me oxygen, which helped a great deal. I went down to the fire station a week later to personally thank them. The firemen were a bit taken aback, stating that this sort of thing was rather unusual!!! (says a lot about my fellow humans)
Yes, these guys do save lives, and no doubt, Lt Nappi saved quite a few in his career. And that is what we should be thankful for, that there are people who are prepared to do what they do.
My condolences DO go out to the family. But as has been said, his picture does support the notion that this man was unfit to do his job (physically). The reality is that he had rank (Lt.) and with rank comes an ol' boys network of protecting their brothers. They police each other and give passing marks on all tests that are issued. This exists within the military, the police and with fire fighters. I am not speaking out of line as I am a veteran of 2 of these establishments. Those within know this truth but the barn door has been open so long that nobody has the balls to fix it. This has lead to this man's children growing up without their father.
RIP, Lt. Nappi. Thank you for all the years of service you gave to your community.
Lt Nappi and family, thank you for your service. G-D Bless you.
For Rawdy 53. He was there, you weren't. He was doing, you were sitting. He was a man among men. Someone to be admired , not criticized. Unless you are perfect in every manner do not comment on others while their family greives. You sir should just say thank you and be on your way!
May your soul find everlasting peace within the endless skys. Rest in peace Lt. Nappi. I salute your courage and bravery.
We often use, sometimes overuse, the word "hero." This was a man who showed courage during 9/11 and again fighting a fire in Brooklyn. Lt. Nappi is the definition to the fullest meaning of the word..hero.
Rawdy
53:
Relax,
Sailor. Navy Seals weren't the subject of anyone's post; no one was extolling a
comparative analysis that exemplified how much stronger, smarter, braver, etc.
firemen are than Navy Seals - although, if 200 Navy Seals are willing to enter
a hazardous atmosphere that 200 people who work with the hazard in reference on
a regular basis are not, it does generate some important questions. . . And
while I see your point about the causatives of this tragedy, you need to keep
in mind that kind words or supportive comments about firefighters and their
families aren’t concatenated to mockery or derision of Navy Seals; there’s
plenty of glory to go around.
Thanks, though, for offering a narcissistic point of view. The rest of us idiots who thought
good things about firefighters needed to be reminded that a guy who spent a good
portion of his life in a help-centric career is not worthy of our well wishes.
Define the word "hero," in the Webster Dictionary you will find Lt. Nappi to the fullest meaning of the word hero. May the soul of peace and the spirit of care remain in the hearts of those you have touched and rescued on that frightful day Tuesday, September 11, 2011. To the family daughter and son, brother and sister, mother, father, and wife I express my deepest sympathy. I salute and bow my head in prayer. Rest in peace beside the angels of heros and the souls that you have touched come across in life.
My deepest sympathy,
Patricia chantilly110557@yahoo.com
Rawdy 53,
You have GOT to be kidding me. This guy didnt die running into a burning building. From his photo he is morbidly obese and likely hadnt passed a physical in years, and died from a heart attack pulling a hose off the truck. You people treat firemen like Navy Seals because some of them died on 9/11. My wager is 200 firemen would NOT run into a building they knew was going to topple, 200 Navy Seals would. He should have taken better care of himself and he would not have left his wife and kids.
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Rawdy, you clearly dont know jack @!$%#. i serve in the navy and i know plenty of seals. most of them would NOT go into a burning building since they dont know what the hell they are doing and dont have the equipment for it. yes, they are top notch at their job, but it does not mean they can do everything as good, such as firefighting.
the F18 that crashed in VA last week... there were dozens of CIVILIANS that ran into burning buildings to help get the people out of them. personally i know 3 people that went into 1 of the buildings and pulled 2 people from it and the building went down less then 30 seconds after they exited it. a kid is the one that provided a pilot the knife to free himself since he was tangled on a building; once again the building was on fire...
all bc someone is overweight does not mean he is not a hero or that they cant do pysical tasks. There are plenty of overweight people out there that can do pysical jobs better then most people. just look at an NFL line. guys look just like him weight wise and can do a 40 yard dash quicker then a lot of people within weight standards. you see his face, maybe he just has a fat face and is really built. so quick to judge...
do you personally know the guy? do you know what he did on 9/11? do you how much weight the gear along weighs for a firefighter? how about a hose? the guy clearly cared about his city/country. he wanted to clearly do what he could to protect it. why else would someone put in their free time helping to teach the future firefighters?
RIP LT. Nappi
Janine-1645002
Myself and others in here who remarked on Lt. Nappi's weight did not, to my knowledge, say or mean anything disrespectful, regarding the man himself.. You should bother to really 'read' what is written before offering your own condemnations or accusing them of 'ridiculing' someone..
My concern is the same of others in here who have made comments regarding many of our fellow servicemen and women, be they cops, firefighters, EMT's or armed forces personnel and the status of obesity among them.. When I go to work (at one of two large local hospitals) each day in my small city I see many of these same men and women carrying far too much weight for the dangerous and strenuous work they do for a living..
And, I don't understand it.. Why are there not some very strict guide-lines in place to make sure they stay at a safe weight? Not just for themselves, but for those they may have to put their lives on the line to rescue at any given time..
It is not just COPS on TV or other reality shows either, but many times, on a regular news report, you often see our highly trained safety personnel doing high-risk work packing around far too much weight.. People say it's not something that should be brought up in here but I, respectfully, disagree..
I think this is the perfect venue to bring up a nationwide problem that appears, not only to be ignored on that National level, but on a local level too..
A fine man, Lt. Nappi was, there is no doubt about that, but a fine man who might still be here right now if someone had been doing their job and made sure he was fit for active duty in his department!
So sad-- a true American hero. Thank you for your service, Lieutenant Nappi-- rest in peace. Prayers for your loved ones.
Firemen and women risk their lives everyday for us and I will always be eternally grateful for their service and dedication to their profession. They have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and my heart goes out to Lt. Nappi and his family and to all of the fire fighters nationwide who constantly stand guard to save and protect us all.
My deepest respect and sympathies to his family and the FDNY.
That said, why are they not enforcing some sort of rudimentary fitness requirements for their firefighters? What did they think was going to happen when you "encapsulate" a fat 47-year-old on a 90-degree day?
Can you use "kinder" words for your half hearted comment? Geesh! You start out OK then it all goes downhill man.
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Creekdog, telling the truth isn't being half hearted. Just looking at his picture (while it may be out of date) tells you a lot. I saw it and wondered why he wasn't being kept in shape. And, while I was under the assumption he died due to the fire, it turns out he went into cardiac arrest. That screams over-weight heart related issues.
He was a strong man, and I salute his bravery, but I feel this could have been avoided.
@chris
ur a butthole
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TO Lickem'
Your calling me an idiot and I don't take that too kindly. Secondly, you need to know the definition of your words before you write. Below I helped you out a little. Go back to school man....
YOU WROTE:
Just like the police, he sat around eating to (TOO) many donuts waiting (FOR) something to do.By the way, cops and fireman don't even make the top 10 in dangerous jobs anymore, but yet you idiots think there (THEY"RE) all hero's.What a joke. AHOLE
Are you one of those guy's that thinks he's a hero. Funny you couldn't dispute what I said,all you can do is try and correct my spelling. Go back to 'HERO' school big boy or get a real job where you don't sit around most of your time.
lckmiblls,
I think you should take your moniker advice and lick yr own blls! Firefighting may not be the most dangerous job anymore but are you doing it? I doubt you even know what a dangerous job is other than maybe occasionally changing a light bulb if you can even do that. Firefighters, overweight or not are a special breed for their willingness to sacrifice their lives to save others. The fact that he was saving people in 9/11 when you would have obviously put your tail between your legs and run speaks for itself, whether he was slim and trim or overweight then. Being overweight or not is beside the point. Maybe this could have been avoided if he truly was overweight but many firefighters die in the line of duty just because of the heat exhaustion and stress. Go push your ignorant, AS*H**# statements somewhere else and leave this tribute page alone!
I don't think, I know what and who I am. I'm tired of repeating my self to Fukin @ssholes. That's why I don't have much of a dispute. Your comment was completely stupid and offending to a dead man. Other @ssholes say things a "Little" harsher than yours.
I also have the fukin balls to post my photo unlike idiots like you that want to talk big and hide behind shadows.
Fn' Out...
I have been a firefighter for 30 years. I have watched fellow firefighters go from very fit young men to very unfit fat old men trying to do the same job. Putting all the gear on and just walking around during a hot day will wear you out. Firefighters need to pay attention to their health and fitness or heart attacks will remain the main cause of line of duty deaths. RIP.
frodoboy,
"Very" well said. I thank you for being honest and backing up the righteous people here.
Over an Out...
@creek Dog Chris was only saying what the rest of us were thinking, I was a firefighter for over 10 years and weight does play a factor in it, I have a lot of respect for this falling fire fighter but cardiac arrest at age 47 is way to young to have unless your over weight or have some other underline issuse that was not for seen.
Thank you and yours for your service Lt. Nappi.
RIP
Peace,
BC
Chris-629698 Did you ever think that Lt. Nappi was under tremendous stress everytime he has responded to a burning building since 9/11/01??? Yet this guy went on doing his job to the best of his ability despite what must be a combination of PTSD coupled with surviviors guilt. Have some common courtesy and respect for this man, his family, and NYFD, and consider that what might seem like a reason for this tragic loss, might be much more complex. It is so easy for those that have never assumed the responsibilities of those in the fire service, law enforcement, or the military to second guess such brave men and women.
Um, I'm pretty sure all firefighters are under tremendous stress every time they respond to a call. All the more reason for them to by in good physical shape to better withstand the stress.
Hey dude, most of them are volunteers.
I am in the navy, I was a volunteer firefighter before going in, and Chris here is absolutely right in second guessing this. I probably will never hear brother firefighters agreeing to that, but when you see the number of guys out of shape, it's no wonder they'd fight it. If a 280 pound guy goes down in a fire, wearing bunker gear AND an SCBA, there is no way my 155 pound body will be able to move him. Even though I'm physically fit, I ain't superman. It's a sad truth but most firefighter's Line-Of-Duty-Deaths aren't truly related to the fire or dangers of a fire. Most of the time it's a heart attack brought on by the rush of responding to the fire or working at it. If our health standards for public servants were higher, this man might still be alive.
Sadly, he died still thinking that 9/11 was carried out by Muslims. He goes to his grave not knowing that his own government LIED to him and us about why his brethren were killed.
Steve,
You have a point however, you have to give these big guys credit knowing what you just said. They know that there is a 10% chance anyone can get them out alive. That gives them a 90% chance of death. Just think of how many lives they saved during their careers. That's why they'll take their chances.
Out...
Whoever was in charge should have never allowed him to go into that fire, he was simply not fit. And when these unfit people die, they are labled heros. While i do think he is a hero and his charachter and willingness to help is awesome, there are flaws. What if baseball or football teams had to play all the players, not just the stars who are fit?
I agree John! The first thing that came to my mind when I saw that picture was this guys was grossly overweight. You can tell just by his head alone! He had cardiac arrest alright which was due to his daily habits and exacerbated by the heat! I don't understand why we put unfit individuals as policemen and firefighters?!?! Some of them can't even carry themselves - yet alone someone else! I have seen officers with bellies that look like they are ready to deliver quadruplets - and they could not catch a turtle on its bad day!
Sad - some one should have been telling to to lose weight and get healthy!
My heart goes out to this family of this hero...and to read that he was also a caseworker in the social servcie field brings tears to my eyes. I could not be more proud of this amazing individual. RIP and prayers to the family.
Just like the police he sat around eating to many donuts waiting for something to do. By the way, cops and fireman don't even rank in the top 10 of most 'dangerous' jobs anymore. Yet you idiots think there all hero's. Forty-seven year old Fatboy should have never suited up trying to be a 'hero'. Leave it to the guy's in shape and he'd be home with his family today.
@Paul-977599: How about you and your tin-foil hat go sit in a corner and tune into the alien broadcasts?
@Icmiblls: It does not matter if fire-fighting is not in the top ten most dangerous jobs, they are still heros deserving of our utmost respect and apreciation! Those men and women voluntarily run into harms way to save the lives and property of people like you and me. They don't respond to only fires, either. They are also called to all medical emergency and traffic accident calls, and a very large majority are trained Emergency Medical Technicians.
By the way, according to this article: http://www.riskmanagementmonitor.com/the-10-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america/, law enforcement is now the tenth most dangerous job in the U.S.
How about you get informed as to what is actually going on in our corrupted world. 9/11 was an inside job. Cheney spent 20 years working out the plan for it.
Rest in peace Richard and thankyou for your years of dedicated service too NYC and giving the ultimate sacrifice!
Paul go see your doctor and get a refill on your medicine little buddy.... Nobody is angry with you, we all still think you are very special.
You're the one who has swallowed "the medicine". Always remember, 9/11 was never investigated by any body with the subpoena power or the requisite security clearances to arrive at a demonstrable truth as to what really happened that day. And that's how Cheney wanted it, because he had it all planned out ahead of time.
And GFY with "your little buddy". Douche.
Some opinions, like yours, are apparently based upon blind faith. I prefer to reside in a world of facts.
@Paul
Douche? Where is your proof Cheney was behind 9/11?
Steve,
You have a point however, you have to give these big guys credit knowing what you just said. They know that there is a 10% chance anyone can get them out alive. That gives them a 90% chance of death. Just think of how many lives they saved during their careers. That's why they'll take their chances.
Out...
Not sure where you are getting your numbers from, Creek. Or why you think every firefighter has saved numerous lives. They've saved many buildings and property at risk of life and limb, yes, but the actual rescue grabs are almost like a once-in-a-lifetime thing in the service. Also, there is no honor in having a higher probability of dying simply because you are in poor shape. When the fat guy goes down, now we have to drop what we are doing (Fighting the fire and looking for victims) and try to rescue him. Plus, if he is down, now we have one less man to help us. And if @!$%# really hits the fan after he's down, you think I'm gonna leave his side? Now we've got two or more dead firefighters. I know alot of guys think they'd be able to bail if the situation got desperate enough, but I'm sure that by the time any of us would have finally conceeded to leave him in the building, it'd already be too late for us. I give them no credit for being out of shape, and the chances they take affect the team and it's effectiveness far more than themselves. There's honor in sacrifice, not death by itself. This was a needless death, and hopefully a wake-up call to the services. Time to institute physicals for interior firefighters.
JJ:: a rather obtuse question, given the subject of 9/11, and its having not been properly investigated. no subpoenas, no security clearances, no witness protection, means no proof can ever be arrived upon. the cover-up is the largest indicator that our own administration took part in the mass murder. if you give me no secure venue to come forward with my "proof". i'm not going to get myself killed to only be dismissed and accomplish nothing. support a real investigation and i'll give you my proof.
May you rest in peace and may his family find some comfort in the fact that he was so well loved & admired by his friends and co-workers. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones & colleagues.
Rest in Peace My Brother. You might be gone but you are not forgotten.
my heart goes out to friend and family of mr nappi, you r a true hero and you will be missed r.i.p
our deepest condolences to all those who have lost someone in such a tragic way. we understand words really don't help and there is little that we can do, but please know we are praying for all those, whether they are doing their duty or just waiting for the call for help to come in. we love these brave people, hoping for their safety day in and day out. may God bring you peace and lessen the heartache in some way. our prayers are with all of you.
Just way too young. Tragic
Rest in Peace Lt. Nappi. Prayers for the family of this hero.
If you really want to test a man's character, throw him in the middle of tragedy.
He has shown the world he is a great man. Loving prayers to his family, friends, colleagues, and all of New York as they deal with such a great lose. Rest in peace.
Too fat to be fighting fires.
Innapropriate and uncalled for. Regardless of the mans weight, it wouldn't bother you if he pulled your sorry a$$ out of a fire.
Jack,
Is that all you have to say?! Listen to XD, he's correct. You wouldn't be complaining. You may want to add @ss as your middle name.
Out...
Haha, toasted like a chicharon ( pork rind). Please no RIP he is dead and that's the end of it. NO rest is being done he is DEAD! Rest is for the living, with cognitive processes. No he isn'tlooking down from heaven or anything, just dead. He didn't even know he died consiously, haha. I LOVE SCIENCE!!
Yo, Dick Demon.
Your an @sshole dude. Absolutely no respect for human life. Your obviously 10 yrs old, a sexually abused stepchild (by your old man) and on your way to shaving your head and walking the streets with a white sheet over your body or something like that.
Just remember, you Fk with the best, you die like the rest.
Out...
Jack is telling the TRUTH!!! He is TOO FAT to be fighting fires!!! What is wrong with you people??? The truth is the truth! HE IS FAT!! Look at the dang blasted picture!!!! He should not have been "running" in to fight anything! If he was trying to "run" - it should have been on a treadmill! That is what killed him - fat people cannot endure that kind of heat! They are already having difficulty from all the fat on their body, get hot when it is 25 degrees outside, start puffing after six steps and you want us to believe this man was in a suit that weighs about 40 pounds on top of this current large frame and was effective???? NOT!!! And - if he had to pick up something or someone - it was all over! It would have been absolutely impossible!
Oh I have plenty of respect for human life, just a couple of things puzzle me though. He is no longer alive so how can I disrispect him? And secondly I don't believe in fairy tales. Lemme guess you still believe in heaven and jebus? Haha seems like you are the ones whom need to grow up. Insteadof warping reality with that you think or feel might be out there. why dont you go ahead and evolve already. Using the same believes that 2000 year old primitive humans used, believing in deities haha what a crock.
A Fitness Assessment test is a must for Firefighters and Cops! Don't listen to Creek Dog. He doesn't get the point.
Dark Demon!! LMAO - I just read your first comment and almost fell over! You know there are a lot of people who still believe in the easter rabbit, charlie brown, and santa clause - so we should not be surprised that they also believe in that invisible power in the sky that moves all with the wave of the hand!
I have never heard of anything so silly in my entire life! I don't understand how people can be lead by a fictitious entity - you know the DSM has a name for those people!
Creek Dog is crazy........I wonder how he got out of his room?
Dick demon,
Grow up. 2,000 yr old "primitive humans?! OMG. Your a lost sole man. Lost. Not to mention you can't spell if your life depended on it. It cracks me up that idiots like you say "warp" the story when I read your Warped stupid sh!t man. Heh heh.
Listen, theres this little check mark above on the right with an ABC above it. Try it sometime although it doesn't detect "Stupid".................so sorry for that part.
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Simple, just got up and walked out.
Looks like you and dick should hook up. You both have the same simple minds. You'd both get along great. You know, no respect for human life and all that. What comes around, goes around. You'll both have your days.
Creek Dog really? My view is simple? Define faith for me. Here I will do it for you.
Faith:
Oh and by the way SOUL is the word you were looking for not SOLE. Haha spell check is not Neanderthal proof I see. And I can bet with great certainty that you have never even questioned the reality you live in. Do you understand the astronomical implications you make when you talk about Souls? Hmm I bet not.
Yeah my life is simple, taking everything at face value because my god tells me to not question him. Wow people like you make me sick and kill my faith in humanity just a little. I dare say that you are not even worth the 30 cents for a 9mm bullet in the brain.
LOGIC RULES ALL!! ;)
@dick demon
I finally got to meet a dingle-berry ! I bet your parents wish you were aborted...especially since you were most likely conceived and delivered anally....such a waste of flesh and air !
yes, he doesnt know your disrespecting him, but his family, fellow firefighters and friends are probably reading this stuff !
shame on you man, go get a job ! FOOL !
For Pete's Sake!
Knock it off people!!!
A Brother died, and his family may be reading these posts. Obviously decency or respect has no place in some of your assessments, but if you feel the need to troll...go somewhere else. This is NOT the time or the place.
Pam who died and left you in charge?!??! Oh - that's right Lt "Whatshisface". Nevermind!
First of all Dark have you seen the cost of ammo these days. It is more then thirty cents.
I make my own loads brosiph.
Rest In Peace, Lt. Nappi.
My condolences to the family, friends, neighbors and Brother Firefighters of this fallen man. Firefighters everywhere are truly members of "The Bravest". They run into what everyone else runs from.
Nice platitudes. Try thinking of something original, or don't bother posting.
Well XDm9mm I don't understand our post??? The only ones you left out were the New York Yankees, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Mayor "whatshisface"! I would be surprised if the animals didn't have an attitude -you left them out too.
Segdirb has no clue. Look above at his comment from Dick Demon. He says he doesn't believe in Charley Brown but looks just like him! LOL Heh heh.........
I don't believe in charlie brown - have you lost your mind??? LOL - asking a question for which I already know the answer! My signature statement usually starts out with "Good Grief!" So the picture is of a FICTIONAL character who also says "Good Grief"
Creek Dog I know the difference between fiction and reality, however I can't say the same for you. I also like Stewie Griffin - but I also know that it is a fictional character. You see how that works? You see the difference. Stewie and Charlie can do nothing for me they are not real, just as santa clause, jesus, god, easter rabbit, Rupert, the Simpson's, fat Albert and Snoopy are not real.
Now - you see? Lets apply this to the big grand leader in the sky. That almighty power is not real - it can do nothing for you. It is fictitious - you may convince yourself otherwise - but that is your problem. For crying out loud, I should be charging you!!! SESSION OVER!
Segdirb, prove he is nonexistent... didn't think so so so move along little boy.
Paul-977599, Segdirb,
My post was for the living. I gather from YOUR posts, neither of you HAVE family, friends and/or neighbors that will mourn losing you. I will surmise anyone that personally knows you would probably dance a jig knowing you would not be among the living any longer. Hell, if they saw you burning in the street, they probably wouldn't waste their pi$$ on you sorry excuses of human beings.
For the record. I'm agnostic. I don't believe in "God" in the traditional sense. I do believe there is something larger than us out there, but I don't believe in Heaven or Hell. To me, when you die, you're just that much more insect food and fertilizer.
May the two of you rot in whatever cesspool you inhabit. And even then that's too good for you.
None of that was very original either. You're life is likely one big endless cliche. Your writing certainly is.
GOD BLESS THE FIREFIGHTERS! They brave hardship and danger in ways that imbeciles like chris know it all, will NEVER have to. They have the cojones he will never have!
Chris-629698. This man gave his life for the community and all you can do is nit pick? Azz#ole
DC Dude. It wasn't the fire that took his life. It was the burgers.
Well at least his family will be taken care of financially. Don't they(part'time)firefighters get the best? If I remember correctly from 9-11 the families of fire fighter victims would collect in excess of million bucks. I also think these firefighters should be in excellent health. I see our new firehall with a gym in it. Taxpayers paid over $55,000 for it. Then you look at that guy....hmmmm. He still is a hero in my opinion. Anyone that would go into a burning building..that..that you know might collapse to save a life...Not sure I would do it for a career but id jump in if I could save a life. Rest in Peace
Rest in peace Lt. Nappi, knowing we all regard you as a real hero. Thank you for your courage and selflessness.
Now let me say first and foremost: My heart and prayers go out to the family of this brave firefighter! His death could have been avoided!!!!!! From his photo he looked overweight - why did they allow him to go into that fire? I blam his death on who ever was in charge and the policies that allow unfit firefighters to work. Fat people CAN NOT do all jobs. Be it union rules, ADA, political correctness, what ever the case, shouldn't there be guidlines for people who work these jobs? Ok lets starting hearing the hate feedback;
Why is it "inappropriate" or "nit picking" to point out that the mans physical condition and fitness would be a considerable underlying contributor to his cardiac health and ability to function in a position requiring physical exertion under stressful circumstances?
Understanding and accepting the possibly contributing factors of weight and overall health would help to prevent further unneccessary deaths...as a part of the "brotherhood", I would imagine this man would want to spare his fellow firefighters a similar fate, no?
It is a fact that someone of a lesser physical condition and increased body mass is less able to withstand the rigors of this profession.
Well said!
Well said! I said the same thing but was not as nice as you! Very well put!
What about all of the soccer and football players that die on the field ( Italy last week ) Maybe they should be in top physical shape, oh wait they are .
I think we should offer condolences to his family and fellow firefighters and leave our idiotic opinions out of it.
You mention the football and soccer players being in top physical shape, however, if they are dying on the fields, maybe it's the drugs they are using. They look like they are in top condition, however.........maybe not internally.
This man, according to his picture, is obese. And it might not have been the physical exertion that caused his heart attack. It could have been the fact that he had clogged his arteries. The weight and warmth of the gear and weather were just contributing factors. I see overweight police all the time, however, not so much firefighters. They mostly are trim, physically, in my neck of the woods -- California.
He was a 9/11 hero and will remain so. Bet he was not as heavy 11 years ago. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to his family.
Patricia you imbecile maybe it is just time for them to die. What are you going die from... drugs, alcohol, fat, or from someone sick of your stupidity?
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You are a true hero and made the world a better place.
i thought firefighters were in shape. this guy was 300 lbs, and had more chins than a chinese phonebook.
LMAO!!!! Ray!!! So true - so true! I think I just broke something.....................
BOTH OF YOU ARE FOOLS MAN !
where does it say he 300lbs? gosh i hope you guys cant breed or vote...
go to Graig's list and get a life...its free !
So is this, Stevo!
@Segdirb Last night I was there when friends of this brave firefighter heard the news that he was killed in a fire. Could you imagine losing one of your best friends or a family members? I had to watch as their hearts broke with sadness. No matter what your thoughts of religion are or how insensitive of a person you are, you should realize that even though this person means nothing to you, he did mean the world to others. I suggest you take a good look in the mirror and reflect a bit on yourself, which is the only true person you have the right to judge. Usually those that behave in the manner that you did during this post, are those who are just projecting their real feelings about themselves.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of this brave man.
@BeReal: Thank you, and well said. Lt. Nappi was not just a firefighter and instructor, but a volunteer in his free time as well. He's a man who obviously believed in the work he did, and did it for all the right reasons. He deserves a lot more respect than some... people... on this discussion seem to be capable of.
My condolences go out to his family and friends, and I sincerely hope that the other seven injured firefighters make a swift and full recovery.
Rest in peace Lt. Nappi. Prayers going out to the NYFD brothers and his loved ones.
RIP LT. Nappi you did well now join your brothers. You will be missed!!!!!
A true hero, may he rest in peace!