LODD Lt Howard Carpluk Jr E42 Cover E75 8/27/06

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(New York - WABC, August 28, 2006) - The death toll is now two in that fire and building collapse in the Bronx Sunday. The FDNY lost a probationary firefighters, and a veteran of the force in the same blaze. The FDNY lieutenant severely injured in blaze died Monday morning. A 25-year-old firefighter died Sunday before rescuers could get him to a hospital.

In all, five firefighters were injured while fighting the blaze that broke out Sunday afternoon . They were trapped and hurt when the floor gave out in the store they were working on in the Mount Eden section.

The five men were swallowed up, and for two desperate hours their fellow firefighters fought to save them. Sadly, help would not come soon enough for 25-year-old Michael Reilly. The rookie firefighter stopped breathing and his heart stopped beating before reaching the hospital.

The firefighter who died Monday, 42-year-old Lieutenant Howard Carpluk Jr., was a 20 year veteran firefighter. He passed away after spending the night in the Advance Cardiac unit at Montefiore Hospital.

The three others who were trapped were taken to Jacobi Hospital. They are expected to survive.

Carpluk, Jr and Reilly were the last two pulled out of the building. They were the most seriously injured. Both went into cardiac arrest.

The mayor and fire commissioner raced to Bronx Lebanon Hospital to console the fallen firefighters' families.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ® New York: "He (Reilly) was somebody who I shook hands with, handed a plaque to and congratulated him at his probbie graduation only four months ago. Parents never forget but I think they can be proud that their son did what he wanted to do and made a difference, whether it was defending the county in Iraq or saving our lives here on the streets of New York City."

Reilly graduated from the Fire Academy just two months ago. He is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister.

(Copyright 2006 WABC-TV)

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RIP

may the lord comfort there families

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Yesterday was a terrible day for the FDNY, the people and the City of New York

two of New York's Bravest struck down by one fell motion

Rest In Peace Lieutenant Howard Carpluk Jr...your sacrafice will not be forgoten by the people you helped serve

[Jared1979 19]

My condolences to the FDNY for Lt Carpluk and FF Reilly both men made the ultimate sacrafice their lives. Yesterday was a bad day for the New York City Fire Dept two firemen getting killed in the line of duty is a heavy loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both firemen, may both they rest in peace.

[DMA327 12]

Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Lt. Howard Carpluk, the second firefighter to lose his life from fighting the 3rd alarm in the Bronx yesterday. RIP Brother. A sad time for the FDNY as they lose not one but two heros of this job. Prayers for both firefighters, their families and the New York CIty Fire Department. Real shame

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Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Lt. Howard Carpluk, the second firefighter to lose his life from fighting the 3rd alarm in the Bronx yesterday.  RIP Brother.  A sad time for the FDNY as they lose not one but two heros of this job.  Prayers for both firefighters, their families and the New York CIty Fire Department.  Real shame 

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My condolences go out to the families of Lt. Carpluk and FF Reilly as well as the members of the FDNY. It is indeed another sad day for the fire service. Mat the brothers rest in peace. By all accounts both men were heroes, especially FF Reilly serving his country as a Marine and as a firefighter in Stratford Ct. and NYC.

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RIP,

May god bless his family in thier time of need.

[Guest]

Rest in Peace Brother

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Rest in peace Brothers.

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RIP . . . My thoughts and heart go out to his family

[DOC22 1]

Thoughts and Prayers to Lieutenant Carpluk's and FF Rielly's friends, family and to the FDNY

RIP, Brothers

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RIP and God Bless the Family.

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Another brave soul that has filled heaven's ranks. May he rest in peace and may God watch over his family

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Just a bit more about Lt. Carpluk...he is an Ex.Capt. with the East Islip FD on LOng Island.....Rest In Peace Brother.

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FDNY 5-5-5-5

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

"They are not heros because they died, they are heros

because of what they did everyday"

God Bless.....

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Funeral Arrangements for FDNY Lieutenant Howard Carpluk Jr. of E.42 [Covering E.75] who dies in the Line Of Duty while operating at Bronx box 33-2797 on 8/27 are as follows: Wake will be Thursday 8/30 & Friday 9/1 1400-1600 & 1900-2100 @ Chappy's Funeral Home, 200 East Main St, East Islip NY. The Funeral will be Saturday 9/2 @ 1100 @ St Marks Church, 754 Montauk Highway, Islip NY [631-581-4950]. May he Rest In Peace.

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On my behalf and the members of the Pelham FD, NY, we mourn the tragic loss of FDNY Lt. Howard Carpluk, Jr. and convey our condolences to his wife, children, extended family and countless friends. May he rest in peace.

On a personal note, my wife's family (the Brewers) and the Carpluks grew up together in Central Islip. I never had the fortune of meeting Howard or his cousins but I've heard many stories of fun escapades together. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult moment.

Henry Gregorio

Pelham FD, NY

[Guest Rich DD]

My condolences go out to the Family of Lieutenant Howard Carpluk Jr., and our brothers in FDNY. May he rest in peace.

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Firefighter's death ‘a crippling loss’

Family, friends and co-workers of Yaphank firefighter who died battling a Bronx blaze mourn his death

BY BRYAN VIRASAMI AND JOSEPH MALLIA

Newsday Staff Writers

August 30, 2006

The death of New York City Fire Department Lt. Howard Carpluk in a Bronx store fire continued to resonate yesterday at his home firehouse, Engine 42, where his comrades announced yesterday that they had created a memorial fund to benefit his widow and two young children.

"This is a crippling loss for us," said Engine 42's Lt. Steven Wall.

He was "an excellent leader, an excellent fireman. ... It's a very difficult moment for us at 42 and it is a very difficult moment for the FDNY."

Fire union officials said yesterday that Carpluk, 43, in a last act of generosity, donated his organs to those in need of transplants.

The Yaphank man died Monday in Montefiore Medical Center of injuries he suffered in a Sunday fire when the floor of a discount store in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx collapsed beneath a group of firefighters searching for victims.

His family said yesterday that they were grateful for the kindness and generosity they have received since his death.

"Debbie, his wife, and his brother and sisters would like to thank everybody for their heartfelt thoughts and prayers," said FDNY firefighter John Blake of Patchogue, a family friend who answered the telephone at their Yaphank home.

"Debbie would like to add that he was a wonderful father, and a loving husband, and there are no words to describe what his family is going through," Blake said.

Wall said he first met Carpluk after Sept. 11, 2001, and he noticed that he was especially helpful to young firefighters who joined the department after the attacks.

Carpluk had a "calming influence in this firehouse after that horrible moment," Wall said, echoing the views of families and small business owners near the Bronx firehouse who praised him for watching out for the neighborhood's children.

Another firefighter who died the day of the fire, Michael Reilly, 25, of Ramsey, N.J., will be laid to rest Friday, following a funeral Mass at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church on Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey at 10:30 a.m.

Carpluk's family has set visiting hours for tomorrow and Friday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Frederick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in East Islip.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway in Islip.

Donations to the Howard Carpluk Memorial Fund, benefiting his widow Debra, son Bradley, 14, and daughter Paige, 10, may be sent to P.O. Box 1124, Morris Heights Station, Bronx NY 10453.

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Rest in Peace Lou............

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From the men and women of Battalion 14 and all the members of the LAFD we offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for family, friends, co-workers and the FDNY. Lt. Carpluk your are our hero and you will be forever missed. God bless you all.