For my grandfather, Cpt. Edward T. Kunkel, Sr.

He gave seventy-two years of service to the Reliance Hose 3 fire department in Rockville Centre, NY. He was a gentleman’s gentleman, a proven hero and a man not afraid to admit he loved romance novels. Love you Grandpa!

 

For the firefighters, police and EMTs who made the ultimate sacrifice as they served one of the darkest days in our country’s history, and to the families who live every day with their loss.

 

For my grandmother, Johanna M. Kunkel. I miss my pal every day.