Orio Palmer Obituary

I pray you're resting in peace. May God bless your family.

A true hero. I think about this selfless man every year. Never forgotten.

Orio,
Thank you. Your life, your courage, and your sacrifice are remembered and celebrated. May God continue providing your family and friends comfort and peace. Your memory lives in the hearts of many.

My definition of a real life hero! Thank you for your bravery and your strength. I didn´t know you but I honor you.

He would never give up even when times were tough and loved serving the community.

Thank God for Orio Joseph Palmer, I will NEVER forget.

Palmer Family,
Orio was so special and we will always remember him and our Palmer family for your sacrifice being without him.

True heroes live on in others and I am sure you passed that to your brothers and sisters. Never forget. Rest in peace Chief.

Thank God that men like you were created by God. God Bless you and Rest in Peace...

You are a hero and will never be forgotten

Chief Palmer, You are never forgotten. Your life, your courage, and your service to others are celebrated today. May the joy you brought to others during your years on earth, provide peace and comfort. Rest in peace

What a hero. God rest his soul, thank you for your incredible sacrifice Orio.

Every year around the anniversary of 9/11 I always watch all the documentaries related to the event because I never want to forget and in my own way it’s my tribute to remember the heroes and the fallen. Orio is one who always stands out to me. What amazing courage he had to do what he did. It is so heartbreaking to know he was so close to saving so many when time simply ran out for all of those poor souls. Still he represents the best of us and every single American should honor his courage and sacrifice.

Never forgotten . A legend

I am so thankful to know that I will one day see Orio in heaven to give him a big hug for everything he's done here on earth! After reading his memorial page on the 9/11 Living Memorial and seeing all the pictures there, I can see how loved he was and how he was so genuine. Taking the neighborhood kids fishing and teaching them how to play stick ball on top of being a husband, father, firefighter, friend and all the other hats he wore while living true to his motto, "Live while you are alive". What an incredible man to remember, always!

Orio Palmer is a true hero. Seeing how selfless Orio was in his quest to save others, is truly inspiring. He was the type of person you rarely come across. I read that his wife passed this year. I hope they are both at peace, together in heaven.

Orio Palmer was one of the true heroic people who was featured in a World Trade Center September 11th video that I had noticed as on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th I had noticed on the internet that there are many videos of some of the amazing wonderful heroes that were featured in some of the September 11th morning and Orio Palmer was one of the great men who risked everything to help other people who were literally stuck and trapped in the World Trade Center as I noticed that Orio had went into the South Tower of the World Trade Center and it was told in the video that Orio could only get to the 40th because the elevator could not go past the 40th floor due to the steel beams that were bending from the heat that had caused the elevator to malfunction and stop working so in the video a guy doing the narration of the video had said that because Orio could no longer use the elevator and being that the elevator stopped and got jammed on the 40th floor Orio had climbed up and he went on foot physically while wearing his 45 to 50 pound rescue squad uniform and he hiked up nearly another 40 floors on foot physically in a smokey filled over heated stairwell and the guy doing the narration of the video said that Orio made it all the way up to the 78th floor on foot. This right here is a true amazing man who was a very heroic man by making it all the way up to the 78th floor in the South Tower of the World Trade Center and it was mentioned in the video that Orio was a man in great shape and that he ran many marathons and was use to running for a long time and maintaining his energy and that is why Orio could do what he did by making it all the way up to the 78th floor in those horrific terrifying conditions. Nobody could ever do or have that kind of strength and energy like Orio did on that horrible September 11th morning as Orio was a very extra special man to have spent his last moments of his life trying to save other people in the South Tower on the 78th floor of The World Trade Center on September 11th of 2001 which was a clear blue sky sunny beautiful Tuesday morning. In the video they showed Orio Palmer’s father who said that could you imagine what the people who were completely stuck and trapped on the 78th floor in the South Tower of The World Trade Center thought when all those trapped people saw Orio Palmer arrive in person in his rescue squad uniform?! Orio’s father said that all those people who saw Orio making it to the 78th floor and a real live rescue squad uniformed man made those trapped people happy and that Orio gave those trapped people hope that they would make it out alive including Orio and Orio’s father also mentioned that when all those people who were trapped on the 78th floor had seen Orio in his rescue uniform the trapped people must have been elated and thrilled to see that a live man in a rescue uniform had finally arrived on the 78th floor to help save and rescue the people who were trapped in The South Tower of the World Trade Center but unfortunately the unthinkable happened as just as Orio arrived on the 78th floor of The South Tower of the World Trade Center the entire South Tower of The World Trade Center collapsed and sadly all the people on the 78th floor that Orio was trying to save including Orio himself did not make it out alive which was completely devastating. This definitely was a one of a kind type of guy as Orio has left a very impressive lasting impression and it is so depressing that Orio passed away trying to help save the lives of other people. I know for sure that there is a very special place in Heaven for Orio who died while trying to save the lives of other people. Orio is a definite Saint

10 years. I pray for your family today. Your story touched my soul - how people who loved and knew you described the type of human you were - your bravery and dedication- the selflessness it takes to run into danger for others. Thank you for your bravery - you are a true hero in every way and it is people like you who remind me of the good of mankind. Thank you.

Thank you Orio for your heroism. Please know that even though I didn't know you I am so glad you were part of this world and that you have left such wonderful memories for your family and friends to cherish. God bless you.

We want you to know that we are thinking of you on this difficult anniversary. We have only positive memories of your husband. Karin and Henry Waslo

I think of my family and I’m reminded again how much you missed and how much they missed. All these years later, your passing still jars me in an very emotional way.

I grew up in Woodlawn, went to Spellman a few years behind you, and hung out in McGinns. We were friendly though age difference made friendship unlikely. But you always had time for a quick hello, a laugh, and a comment on my preoccupation with Springsteen.

Over the years, I’ve met a few kids who lost their dads that day. They are amazing kids. I’m sure yours are as well. Hard to believe twenty years has gone by. The kids are grown up and your Woodlawn friends aren’t spring chickens any more. There’s more golf than schoolyard football. And we ache just as much after!

Just wanted to say hello

Thinking of all the Palmers this 19th anniversary. Please know we will never forget Orio's sacrifice and how hard it must be to be without him for the family. He will always be a hero, and remains an inspiration for all of us.

I always think of the hope just your presence must have provided so many that terrible day. Your courage, service, and ultimate sacrifice are remembered. Your life is celebrated with respect. May God richly bless your family and friends with continued peace

Not a single 9/11 hasn't passed where I haven't thought of you and what you sacrificed on that day. Your sacrifice weighed heavily on my decision to join the military shortly after 9/11 and continues to lead me to be a better person.

You are NOT and will NEVER be forgotten!

One of a kind. A legend never to be forgotten.

Our deepest condolences we send to your family for your loss. Words will never remove the pain but do show that others still do care. Each day may God give his comfort and strength. Orio is still so sadly missed and is not forgotten.

Thinking of the Palmers on this anniversary of Orio's heroism. We will never forget him. Love to all, Nancy Bachant

this man's act of heroism reverberates for eternity ~ highest power on earth ~ his energy gets stronger and stronger and will never die

You will always be remembered and your family will always be so proud of you.

Man of Steel

RIP

Orio, you will always be remembered

God Bless you and your Family.

I still remember. You know how they say no one is better than anyone else? Orio's heroism that day would honestly make an exception to that maxim. People like this are few and far between. Forever remembered as a great human being.

Thinking of the Palmer Family at this time and thankful for the picture Agnes drew of Orio that I have a copy of. Commemorating a hero and never forgetting his sacrifice is important for society and all of us so that we know there are always protectors out there among us who care about the lives of others and are willing to give up theirs to help others. Orio was one of those elite protectors. Thank you Agnes and Orio's family for your sacrifice as well.

Still remembering a hero and truly great man.

It's been a couple days since 9-11. My brother and I have the utmost respect for Mr. Palmer, and he was a TRUE HERO in both our eyes, and will never forget his ultimate sacrifice. God Bless him and may he rest in peace.

Cokie siempre viviras en el corazon de todos los americanos por ser el heroe de esta Nacion y te recordaremos con gratitud!!!!

Hero

Oh, the hero comes
His footsteps beat like drums
Willingly marching toward the kingdom come
Through the blazing firelight
His heart ignites to the call

Oh, climb up above
Pay the ultimate price
In the name of love
Be the sacrifice
A single man will stand and fight
His back to the wall

He treads unbroken into the danger
The inferno's rhythm has never been calmer
His last breath spent to save a complete stranger
A hero who will never return
Orio Palmer

Remembered. I celebrate your memory, your service, courage and above all, sacrifice. I am grateful to you and all of the others that rushed in, where most were literally, dying to escape. May God bless your family with peace this day and all days forward. May those who love you find joy in memories of love shared. Rest easy

In Memory with
Honor & Respect.

Orio, you are a hero. You were so brave. When my son learns about these awful events I will tell him to look up Orio Palmer to show him that superheroes do exist.

You're a true hero! Thank you for your sacrifice, stead fast dedication, and service to our great country! You will never be forgotten.

I didn't know you, but heard of your heroism on the many features shown over the years of your efforts that day. If only others in this world were as strong, brave, and caring as you were. My thoughts go out to your loving family and friends.

I was blown away by mr Palmers bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice

Thank you will never be enough - but along with the thankfulness of millions, please know we remember you, your courage, your service, your sacrifice. May God richly bless your family with peace.

Orio,
You will never be forgotten,you were the best of the best!
I am honored I had the privilege to work along side you as my
Captain of ladder 138 f.d.n.y. God bless you and your family.



John R. Wojcik L- 138 ( Corona Tigers )

To Agnes, Debbie, Dana, Keith, and Allysa,

We remember Orio's sacrifice often, but especially this weekend and hope all of you are doing well and keep your son, husband and father in your memories so no one forgets.
Agnes, take good care of yourself, and best wishes to all the Palmers from me, Karen and Janet. Nancy Bachant

Orio, though I never knew ya, you are my hero and always will be. May God bless you and your loved ones forever!

One of a Kind. Thank you for your bravery and helping others. Heaven needed you. Family of orio just believe that he is there with yous always will be.

Thank you for your courage and support to others on 9-11-2001. May you rest in Peace.

You are a true hero!!! God bless you and your family!!!

I listened to the audio in the South Tower and all I can say is a true hero Orio Palmer was...Such strength and amazing courage....I hope his family found some peace and how proud they must be having him as father and husband....

I just watched a video phone calls from the towers and heard orios story.i just wanted to say what a great man he was.

I'm so proud of every firefighter on 911 they sacrificed so much to help others they didn't even know. People everywhere remember Orio as a hero how comforting it must have been for those people to just see him on that day I can't even imagine. He will never be forgotten.

Mr. Palmer,

For the past couple of weeks in my US History class, we have been learning about the events of 9/11. At the conclusion of our unit, we were asked to present on the unacknowledged heroes of that day. After researching the sacrifices of many people, your father's contributions particularly stood out to us. We wanted to write to you and show our appreciation for him not leaving behind those that were in need of help and comfort.

Part of what was asked of us by our teacher, necessitated us to design a memorial that best commemorates our idol. My partner and I were so moved by your father's story, that we decided to create the floorplans for a statue in his honor. The statue would consist of four stairs leading up to a glass box with a huge candle inside. On the side of the box would be a black and white picture of him in his work gear. The box would have music playing from it to represent his love for dancing and his nickname, Music Man. There would be a smaller box on top of the first(with a slit in it) so that people can write notes to your father, or give donations. There would be four plaques (surrounding the donation box) sharing basic information about him. Jacaranda trees would be planted around the memorial to represent your father's beautiful soul. We feel that this plan would be the most complete, and well thought out way to commemorate Orio Palmer's life, and guarantee that he is never forgotten.

We were too young to remember the tragic occurrences. However, after digging deep into your father's story, for the first time we can apprehend the sentiment of sorrow we see on our elder's faces when they talk about that day. Although 9/11 was a terrible day, it was people such as Orio Palmer that showed America's heroism and bravery. He set the precedent for how we want to live the rest of our lives. With skill, compassion, bravery, and love.

Thank you for your time,

Jayda Fritz and Allison Lee

Just recently heard a recording from 9/11 that included voices of some of the lost firefighters. After hearing Orio's voice, 9/11 felt personal for the first time in 14 years. He showed tremendous courage while ascending each flight, and his presence brought peace and comfort to many in their final moments. Orio will always be remembered as a true hero.

Bless you and your family

See you in heaven Oreo thank you for being the heroic role model that you our and will always be.

God bless you Mr. Palmer, we were with you that day, and still are.

God bless Brother Palmer. Grant his family peace and strength with knowledge his life was not in vain. I climb in your memory Wichita and Kansas City Memorial Stair Climb. Mother Mary pray for my brother, Amen.

There were hundreds of heroes on Sept 11, but Mr. Palmer was THE GUY. He arrived, sized it up, had the moxie and skill to fix a broken elevator, rode up to 41, then ran up 37 flights and dove into the job of calming chaos, reporting facts and instantly formulating a plan of action, and courageously attacked the worst fire in NYC history.

Why Hollywood wastes time on super-hero movies is beyond me: just do a great film filled with the truth of Mr. Palmer's life and actions 14 years ago.

A true courageous hero

Such a courageous human being . I also can only imagine the relief you brought to the dying and injured when you reached the impact zone. Ur in my prayers n my wish for you is to be free and in peace . God Bless this hero.

To the Palmer Family,
Hope you all are well and know how much Orio is well-remembered by so many. I treasure Agnes's drawing of him and have it placed in my Palmer family history albums along with his father, grandfather, great grandfather, etc. He will always be in our thoughts as you are also.I know the children are so proud of him. Nancy Bachant

As the anniversary of your heroic sacrifice approaches, and as an aspiring law enforcement officer, I would like to sincerely thank you for the actions you took on that day sir. You are a true hero and inspire me and many like me to aspire to reach your level of expertise and professionalism while facing insurmountable odds. Rest in peace Mr. Palmer.

Though I live in the UK I think you are a true hero. You unselfishly gave your own life to save the lives of many others. God bless you Orio Palmer. Thoughts are with the family you left behind as we approach the 14th anniversary of 9/11.

Though I did not know you personally, I knew about you from family who are related to you. I can relate somewhat to what a "firefighter" is all about. My Dad was a Captain on our Dept. for over 30 yrs. You all are very very special people. You run in, when others are fleeing, you put your own life aside to save others. My Dad once told me, when a "firefighter" dies in the line of duty, a little piece of all brothers die. God Bless you and the hundreds of other brave firefighters for what you all did on that tragic day. YOU are truly a hero. God bless your family.

God bless this man. A true hero! He will never be forgotten!

A true hero! You helped so many on that tragic day and you will be truly missed. My condolences to the Palmer family. Thank you for putting your live on the line to save the lives of others.

A brave hero. God rest your courageous soul. Would of been an honor to meet you. You and ur brotherhood are in my prayers . God Bless you.

When I think about you running up all those stairs to try and save those people it just makes me wonder how you kept going floor by floor when anyone else would have dropped. Thank you for giving your heart, your soul, your life, trying to save others.

hello I had the honor to have breakfast with orio that morning strangly just him and I.his last words to me were 'will do some stairs today'some how he new something and the fdny needed him to lead them to the other side. .i think about him with every day, mostly at breakfast. he was the highest hero. see you #7

An example of bravery. God, bless Orio in peace. May his spirit never stop soaring.

My prayers are with Orio in heaven . So brave so amazing so remembered. Prayers for his family. I never met this hero but I wish only peace . God, bless this courageous man .

I never had the honor to meet you Orio! What I have learned about you is that you were a person who only comes around once in a lifetime. God Bless you and your family..

I think so highly of Orio Palmer, I l've listened to his radio transmissions and I always think about the comfort he must have brought those poor trapped people. We've been to the 9/11 memorial and I said a prayer for Orio and his family as a felt his engraved name. I can't tell you how much I admire and respect this man. Never, ever forgotten!

Climbed 110 floors in the Denver Stairclimb in your memory. RIP- Never Forgotten!

To the family of Orio Palmer, its been 13 yrs since that tragic day. But please know that what your husband/father did, will never go unforgotten. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS THE USA.

13 Years after 9/11/01 I have learned about Orio Palmer and his heroic actions that day. As someone who served in the Marine Corps, I have nothing but respect and admiration for this man. I have found a new personal hero. God bless Orio Palmer and all of the victims of this senseless tragedy.

To Orio's family,
I grew up with Orio in Woodlawn and have so many wonderful memories of our times together. May he rest in peace and I hope to get together with him again one day.
Robert Flower

To the Palmer Family, we wish you well and will always remember Orio. We just returned from France where they remembered Herbert Bachant, 70 years later! This is how it will be for Orio, never forgotten. Nancy Bachant

I'm a teacher in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and my newest student is your niece, Jessica Palmer. I was telling the class about my memories of 9/11, and she told us about you.

from far east, Yokohama, Japan

Dear Debbie & Family. We think of Orio and you so often and thru out the year, however this week , every year we remember and share the great memories daily. We visited the memorial this summer , and found Orio's place. All our love , our hearts and memories always. Alice & Tony Montalto and family

we send our warmest wishes to all the family and hope life is providing you with strength and comfort at this particularly hard time of year. as always in our thoughts, The Hunter Family, England xxx

Thank you all so much for the amazingly kind words you have to say of my dad. I come here occasionally to read them all and see the legacy my dad has left behind. It helps to bring me some comfort in tough times. My family, friends and I are running in my dad's memory in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K later this month and if you would like to donate on behalf of our team, you can follow the below link. Thank you all again

https://www.crowdrise.com/OrioPalmer/fundraiser/Keithpalmer1

from time to time i get sucked into watching videos of 9/11. i really dont want to watch them, but i feel like its a way to think about, and honor the people who gave their lives to help others. i dont even know what to type, but i have to say, you that orio is my hero.

Agnes, Debbie and family,
You are always in my thoughts and hope your wonderful families are doing OK. Love, Nancy Bachant

RIP Orio

What a wonderful and inspirational person Orio was, it was a privilege to have him among us

To the Palmer family. Love and prayers from across the pond for the holidays. Xxx

God bless the family of Chief Palmer, he sounds like he was a really great guy! From a Chicago cop.

Nothing but love for a hero who died too soon.

On that day I saw him on tv and thought that he made it. Today,I saw a show about that day and they showed him going up and talking. I knew it was him. My heart sank. He was to good a guy to go that young. But he was doing what he loved besides loving his wife Debbie,children and the rest of his family and friends.

I want the family of Chief Palmer our hearts are still with you and we have not forgotten the sacrifice Chief Palmer gave in doing his job to rescue other, I am inspired by his actions! You all are still in our thoughts and hearts.

Heather Summerlin, BSW
Oklahoma

I never met you, however, you have left an impact in my life. Your courage and tenacity to reach the impact zone, can not be conveyed with words. I'll never forget the first time I heard about you and your heroism. Just watching you in the documentary, you compelled my soul. Then today I watched a documentary I had never watched before and it stated how high you reached that dreadful day. Your fate unbeknownst to you, you continue with such courage and determination to save as many people as you can. I'm am so proud that our FDNY have men like you. You and your "brothers" make NY and our nation the best. I'm proud to be an American because of a man like you. I'm sure that your family are proud of your heroism. You are missed but never forgotten and even though I didn't know you, I will ALWAYS remember you. R.I.P. Orio Joseph Palmer, may you legacy live forever.