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Name : LaSala, Francis 

Rank: P.O.
Shield #: 2809 Command: ESS-1
Date of Death: 1987-01-10   Cause of Death: Fire Rescue
     
 Officer LaSala succumbed to injuries received in a structure fire while he was assigned to the Emergency Services Unit. Frank was in Qts. when he was informed of a fire in an Apt. building, a few doors away from ESS 1. He responded with a scott air pack, and began to clear the building and alert the occupants. He was alone and credited with saving many lives before he became trapped in a staircase. Firefighters located him unconscious with burns over 50-percent of his body. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  
 
     
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Comments from Friends    
     
Frank was always willing to help any one at any time. Rest in peace......in Gods care
— Tony, Ret. NYPD/ ESU
CHIPS LaSala. Frank your still in our thoughts buddy.
— Gary Gorman
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 7, 2006, 7:49 am
Well done good and faithful servant. I worked next door at the 13th. We were in same class in the academy, not company. I think of you often Frank.
— PO Chris
Posted: March 14, 2007, 9:06 pm
My uncle loved what he did. It's nice to see the thoughtful comments. Much appreciated.
— Tom La Sala
Posted: April 17, 2008, 8:43 pm
I never met him, I've never been to New York, and I was born in March of that year. I've had a shirt for about 5 years now that I found in a Goodwill in Washington state honoring P.O. Frank LaSala. I wear it proudly to honor him, and all officers who risk their lives everyday. Thank you friend.
— Robert
Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:00 am
R.I.P.....23 years have gone quickly.
— rob c
Posted: January 10, 2010, 3:30 am

 

 

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