Firefighter Scott A. Larsen (1966–2001) of Glendale, Queens, died during fire and rescue operations following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Although assigned to Ladder 163 in Woodside, the 35-year-old Larsen was working on rotation at Ladder 15 in lower Manhattan that morning. He died during a rescue mission in the South Tower. Scott loved spending his free time with his wife and children; they were the most important part of his life.