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David Marc Sullins
gone but never forgotten
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"Take care of one another out there…"
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"Take care of one another out there…"
David Sullins would often end his shift as an EMT at Cabrini Medical Center by saying these words to his co-workers replacing him on duty.
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, David Sullins was listed among the missing heroes who entered the burning World Trade Center Towers to rescue and "take care of" the victims of the terrorist attacks that violently interrupted the beginning of a busy workday at America's landmark business address. He was last seen on the ground level of Tower Two, just seconds before the building collapsed, seconds before the 110-story tower was removed from the New York City skyline forever.
David Sullins was only 30 years old.
Born in the Philippines, David emigrated to the United States at the age of four, where he grew up in Maryland. Upon completing high school, David attended the University of Maryland for two years, when it became clear to him that academic pursuits did not offer the "hands on action" he desired. He changed career direction and entered the Navy, where he was active for two years.
Still searching for more freedom to express the breadth of his colorful personality, unleash the potential of his boundless energy, and satisfy his desire to be with and serve people, David found his niche in the field of emergency medicine. He excelled as an emergency medical technician, finding the right match for his energy, skills and outgoing personality. It is said that David loved coming to work at Cabrini. The feeling was definitely mutual among his many colleagues and friends.
Characterized by family, friends and co-workers as an "extremely hard working, warm and caring individual," David Sullins is "the kind of person who would routinely place other's well being before his own." In lighter, less busy times, his humor among his co-workers was his trademark. David's unique brand of antics was often able to put smiles on the faces of many of his colleagues, as a "welcomed antidote in the highly stressful field of emergency medicine."
With the same energy, humor and love at home, David was a devoted husband to wife, Evelyn and a proud, loving father to sons, Julian (age 4) and Christian (age 2). Among the hobbies and passions he most enjoyed was the unique mix of racing motorcycles on one end of the spectrum and mastering classical piano on the other end, a talent he had developed since childhood.
David will be always be remembered and defined by his great courage and selfless concern for others, which has granted him permanent "hero status" in the eyes of New York, the nation and the world. It is clear that David was already a hero for the many who had the privilege and pleasure to personally know him, and those who were fortunate enough to be taken care of by him.
If David were here today his message to us would be his classic, "take care of one another out there." David is and will always be here for us. It is up to us to carry on his legacy.
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