Bob Beckwith
Sep 20, 1932 - Feb 03, 2024
Rockville Centre, NY
"Bob Beckwith was the retired firefighter famous for his iconic moment with President George W. Bush after 9/11. He passed away on February 4th 2024, at 91, due to melanoma. His wife, Barbara Beckwith, shared that he died Sunday night in hospice care. On September 14th, 2001, Beckwith, wearing his firefighter helmet, stood alongside President Bush at Ground Zero. Thus becoming a symbol of American unity. Despite his fame, Barbara described him as a humble and regular person. At 69, retired for s...Read More
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