FDNY Captain Dan Tracy Humble Hero Gentleman Remembered

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"Watkins Street sadly announces the passing of an All-Time Great - Mr. Dan Tracy. Captain Dan Tracy represented the very best of the FDNY. He retired as one the most decorated firefighters in the history of The Job, and a man whose humble demeanor is synonymous with the definition of that of a New York City Firefighter. Life is a journey, one that is full of gifts. 

Every once in a while during this journey we are blessed to be in the presence of a special person whose actions inspire us (to be just a little bit better). When you come across a person such as this – it is a gift. The Good Lord bestowed such a gift upon Watkins Street in the form of Dan Tracy. Dan was a three-time FDNY Medal Day Winner, had numerous citations for heroism and bravery,was front page of the Daily News, a Charter Member of L175 as a Lt, was a 3 time Daily News “Hero of the Month”,saw  a massive billboard with his likeness hung over the “cut” at Broadway Junction for several years, received a personal letter of commendation from Senator Robert F. Kennedy just months before his assassination, saw the establishment of the 4 year “Fireman Daniel J. Tracy Scholarship” at St. Johns University (which continues to this day), won the Journal American Award, and was part of the select group of officers who helped author “Ladders 3” which was the literary start of all official FDNY Firefighting Procedures – and a document that Captain Higgins calls, “The Bible”. Dan Tracy was an iconic figure and will remain a pillar of Watkins Street and will be remembered as a man who has established a bar of excellence which all of us will strive to uphold for eternity. Dan Tracy, was the epitome of a gentleman and a guy whose radiant personality just made you feel good after being around him."