Billy Burke (firefighter)

William Francis Burke Jr. (March 9, 1955 – September 11, 2001) was a Fire Captain with the Fire Department of New York, who was killed in the September 11 attacks. Burke died when he chose to stay with stranded civilians in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Burke was the only member of Engine 21 who died in the attacks.

For the actor who plays a firefighter, see Billy Burke (actor).
William Burke
Born
William Francis Burke Jr.

March 9, 1955
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 11, 2001(2001-09-11) (aged 46)
North Tower, World Trade Center, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Cause of deathCollapse of 1 World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBilly Burke
OccupationFirefighter
Known forSacrificing himself on September 11, 2001.
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