A Tribute
Posted by Prairierose on Sep 10, 2006
A Hero
But who Ronald Sr. was went much further than that. On that fateful September day, he gave his life, trying to save others. Instead of evacuating the building, he ran down the hall, yelling for others to evacuate the building. He knew their lives were in immediate danger, and yet, he stayed, looking out for others. A co-worker that lived because of Ron’s gut reaction said ”
When I got to the stairs they were empty I just assumed Ron and everyone were running a few floors ahead of me. However, Ron had gone to the other side of the floor to make sure that everyone was evacuating. Through communication we found out that Ron did make it down stairs after rallying more of our co-workers to evacuate quickly and holding the doors for them. Sadly he did not get far enough away when the building collapsed to spare his life.
Ron Fazio was a HERO that day for myself, and many of us. Because of his initial gut reaction to get us out of there, I am alive today and so are many of my colleagues. He did not hesitate, he moved. He was the only one to take control and made all the right decisions so that our lives were spared. I pray that there will never be another day as that day. Ron showed unselfishness in a time of unconscionable fear.
This type of character is undying and his sprit will live on though me. Through out history, tragic events have turned ordinary people into extraordinary heroes. He was no Fireman. He was no Policeman. He was a BRAVEHEART. His concern was for his friends and co-workers. Even as he reached the ground floor, his priority was for our safety and us. If it weren’t for him I would not be here.”
Ron wasn’t one of those trapped in the upper floors and really did not have a choice to live or die. He was on the ground floor. He could have made it to safety. But, he stopped to help others out of the building. THAT is a true Hero, and I am humbled to have learned a little bit about this great man.
Tributes to other victims can be read here.
September 10th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
A beautiful tribute, thank you!
September 10th, 2006 at 5:45 pm
You’ve written a warm and wonderful tribute to a very special man. Thank you.
September 10th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
What a beautiful tribute. He truly was a hero.
September 10th, 2006 at 7:29 pm
Thank you for your recognition of a true hero.
September 10th, 2006 at 8:30 pm
What a truly amazing man. Thanks for giving me a glimpse into his life and death.
September 11th, 2006 at 1:09 am
Carnival of Blue Stars #17 - 9-11-2006 Edition
This special additon of the Carnival of Blue Stars is dedicated to the memories of those who perished in the horrifc attacks on our homeland 5 years ago.
September 11th, 2006 at 3:40 pm
What a lovely tribute, to such a wonderful gentleman.
Mine is up remembering Chris Traina
September 12th, 2006 at 12:26 am
Thank you for a great account of a wonderful man.
September 20th, 2006 at 10:26 pm
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