Cruz Fernandez, Jr.

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Age:
52
Place of Residence:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cruz Fernandez, Jr.
Occupation:
Fire Department of New York | Lieutenant, Ladder 111
Reflections:
Obituary
Hobbies and Special Interests:
New York City Marathon
Biography:

Lt. Cruz Fernandez, a 24-year FDNY veteran whose nickname was “Bombero” (Spanish for firefighter), retired in November 2002 after spending long hours at the World Trade Center site.