Brooklyn's Progress
August 2002

Trucks are donated in memory of three Bank of America associates lost on Sept.11 NEW YORK - Today, Bank of America presented to the New York City Fire Department the ceremonial keys to three new fire engines. The new pieces of equipment are being donated in memory of the three Bank of America associates who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11. The announcement was made today at a news conference at FDNY headquarters in Brooklyn. Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Bank of America Chairman and CEO Kenneth D. Lewis and Department of Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh were joined by the families of the Bank of America associates who perished: Liam Colhoun, Susan Clancy Conlon and Robert (Bobby) Hughes. "These trucks are donated by our associates and our company to the Fire Department of New York City in memory of the courage and sacrifice of so many in responding to the tragic events of September 11," Lewis said. "They are also a way to honor Liam, Susan and Bobby, who lost their lives even as they tried to save the lives of others." The three engines have been assigned to Engine Company 69 in Manhattan, Engine Company 212 in Brooklyn and Engine Company 298 in Queens. "The donation of these three fire engines reflects the generosity and outpouring of goodwill toward the New York City Fire Department since September 11," said Commissioner Scoppetta. "They will help to continue the tradition of providing the highest level of fire protection to the greatest city in the world." "Today there are another three reasons why Bank of America is one of the most admired and respected companies in the world," said Rob Walsh, Commissioner of Business Services. "I have had the good fortune of working with the bank closely in Charlotte and look forward to helping them grow their business in New York City." On September 11, Bank of America had more than 400 associates in the World Trade Center North Tower. The three associates who lost their lives were working on the 81st floor. Also on hand at the dedication ceremony were FDNY Chief of Department Daniel Nigro, Chief of Operations Salvatore Cassano,