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Michael Brennan Way
Michael Brennan Way

Michael Brennan, photo courtesy of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Photo by Leo Sano, 2022.

Michael Brennan (1973-2001), a New York City Firefighter, was a lifelong resident of the Sunnyside section of Queens. From a young age Michael wanted to be a firefighter, and he joined the NYPD are age 21. He was assigned to Ladder Company No. 4 in Manhattan. On September 11th Michael Brennan answered the call to the World Trade Center and perished in the collapse of the twin towers. He was survived by his loving parents‚ stepparents‚ 4 sisters‚ and 4 brothers.

Sources:

Gil Tauber, "NYC Honorary Street Names," accessed June 15, 2022, http://www.nycstreets.info/ "Michael Emmett Brennan," National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation, accessed October 15, 2025, https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/michael-emmett-brennan/