Bob Beckwith, the firefighter in famous image with Bush after 9/11, dies at 91 : NPR
Beckwith died Sunday night in hospice care after dealing with cancer in recent years, his wife, Barbara Beckwith, said Monday.
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Beckwith died Sunday night in hospice care after dealing with cancer in recent years, his wife, Barbara Beckwith, said Monday.
A retired firefighter who became part of an iconic image of American unity after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has died at the age of 91. Bob Beckwith’s wife said
The first responder has been retired for seven years when the World Trade Center was attacked. He rushed to the scene to aid the search for survivors.
He was one of scores of retired first-responders who rushed to ground zero in New York to help with search-and-rescue efforts.
Bob Beckwith is known for being in a now iconic photo with President George W. Bush after 9/11. The retired FDNY firefighter passed away at 91.