Pictures from the Street Naming - Firefighter Brian Cannizzaro Way:

November 22, 2003 on Staten Island.

Brian Cannizzaro Photos

Tender Dad at Home,
Was a Rambo at a Fire

Brian was lost at the WTC on 9/11/2001. He was last seen evacuating workers in the lobby of Tower Two (South Tower). Seven firefighters from Ladder 101 were lost that morning.

Brian Cannizzaro



briansphoto_250 (19K) Brian's photo


sam_250 (22K) Brian's father


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Brian's Ladder 101 captain
opens the ceremony.


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Presentation of the Colors.


molinari_250 (22K) Staten Island Borough President Molinari speaks of Brian.


brother_250 (23K) Brian's brother tells storys of growing up on this corner.


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Guests listen as Brian's brother tells stories of sleding and playing stickball with his brother on this street.


unveiling_250 (22K) Brian's wife and son pull the string unveiling the new street sign.


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The new sign is unveiled.


unveiled2_250 (22K) Brian's young son needs instruction as to where his father's street sign is located.


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Firefighter Brian Cannizzaro Way.


prayer_250 (23K) A priest leads a prayer following the sign's unveiling.


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The Priest sprinkles Holy Water near the new sign.


house2_250 (22K) The guests share food and conversation following the ceremony.


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A shrine to Brian.


statement_250 (23K) A message of thanks to the community from the Cannizzaro family.


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