The Kneeling Fireman is a powerful and emotionally-moving bronze statue that serves as a memorial to the firefighters who lost their lives on active duty in Missouri. Created by Matthews International Corporation, the 2,700-pound sculpture depicts a mourning firefighter kneeling in grief with his helmet at his feet. Originally intended to be shipped to Missouri, the statue found its permanent home in Midtown Manhattan as a tribute to the victims of the September 11th attacks.
The statue, standing at 9 feet tall and 12 feet long, is the only memorial to 9/11 in Midtown Manhattan. Its presence in New York City is the result of an unfathomable coincidence, as it was originally intended for Missouri but was air freighted through New York City and held at Kennedy Airport during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Passersby are deeply moved by the poignant sculpture, often leaving flowers and candles as a tribute to those who lost their lives on that fateful day.
Generated from the website