In Memory OfCPT & FF Mark P. Whitford

CPT & FF Mark P. Whitford, 31, U.S. Army Reserve, FDNY, born April 5, 1970, died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001. Whitford had just returned from teaching an Imagery Analyst course in Arizona when the World Trade Center was attacked. Still in his Battle Dress Uniform, he rushed to Ground Zero with Engine 23. Whitford immediately ran into the South Tower as part of a rescue team. He was on the 21st floor, helping evacuate civilians when the skyscraper fell. For his service, Whitford earned the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!