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Anonymous (not verified)

February 21, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Michael sounded like a great man and seemed so nice just from what I read. Everything I read about him just says that he was a wonderful and heroic man. I'm sure he saved many lives in the WTC that would have been lost without him there to get them through it. I give so much respect to him and again I am so sorry that you had to lose such a wonderful person and his love of his family will definitely keep the memory of him alive.

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Anonymous (not verified)

February 21, 2020

It was a terrible tragedy that happened on 911 sadly thats the day you past. Its been 10 years since this tragedy and no ones forgotten that day. You were a hero saving others life with the risk of your own. I feel deep sympathy for you and your family. now your in a better place where you will be rewarded for your great deeds. I cannot imagine how you could have felt on that day and i wouldnt want to imagine what you felt. You were doing your job and your job was to save others no matter the situation. Nobody should have gone through what you and the other 3000 people had to. That day has made our country stronger and i will never be forgotten. R.I.P

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Amy Porter (not verified)

September 26, 2022

Earlier this month, I participated in the Colorado 9-11 Stair Climb event at Red Rocks. At the check in table was a pile of name tags to choose from. I chose Michael's tag to carry with me throughout the climb. One of the first comments I made was, "He looks so young." Since the climb, I've had his picture hanging at my desk.

Today, I decided to Google his name and was gifted back some wonderful pictures and stories about him! I too come from a family of firefighters. My Dad, two uncles and cousin were all on the same department. Because of the time I spent at the station visiting my Dad, I have no doubt that Michael's culinary skills were much appreciated! It sounds like he was a creative mind. I would love to see the picture he made for his sister. I now have a son and a daughter of my own, and I know that this sibling bond is a special one.

I am incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Michael will never be forgotten. His impact is far and wide, all the way to Colorado.

Posted by Amy Porter

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Age:
25
Location on 9/11:
WTC
Occupation:
Fire Department of New York | Firefighter, Engine 40
Biography:

Michael D'Auria was a very warm and loving young man who had a purpose in life. It was somewhat of a struggle getting there but he knew what his goal was and he succeeded. His entire life he wanted to be a fireman.

He was sworn into the department on May 2,2001 after receiving 100 percent on both the written and physical tests. He was so proud to be a part of the FDNY.

Mike was a chef at various restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. When he graduated from high school, he went to culinary school since he had been too young at that time to take the fire department test.

Michael loved getting tatoos, but they each had a very special meaning to him, e.g. St. Michael the Archangel on his right shoulder. He felt he was his protector. Mike began painting last year. Something he never tried before, but when he did he had such a talent that people were just amazed seeing his paintings.

Most of all, Michael was a caring, giving person. He literally would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. Michael was a hero to many people over the years, now he's a HERO to all.

As I sit here and write, I cry because my heart aches but I know you are happy now, Michael. You knew life here was only a small part of a very big picture. Michael made a statement to his sister, Christina, several months before September 11: "I know when I die it's going to be in a big way and it's going to change the world." How right you were my son.

Always and forever in our hearts.

Mom