Gerald T. Atwood, firefighter‚ New York City Fire Department (FDNY)‚ Ladder 21. An eight-year FDNY veteran‚ Atwood had previously run a renovation business with his brother. The Brooklyn native attended Kingsborough Community College for two years. He enjoyed helping neighbors with home improvement projects and fishing. Atwood’s third child‚ Robert‚ was born after his father's death in 2002. - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation