Daniel Suhr

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/daniel-suhr

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Daniel Suhr born?August 21, 1964
2. Where was Daniel Suhr born?New York City, USA
3. When did Daniel Suhr die?September 11, 2001
4. What is the career?Firefighter for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
5. Who was Daniel Suhr?Daniel Suhr was a brave firefighter who worked for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). He was born on August 21, 1964, in New York City and helped people during emergencies.
6. What happened to Daniel Suhr on September 11, 2001?On that day, Daniel Suhr was at the World Trade Center during the attacks. He was the first firefighter to die while helping people, and he was killed when a victim fell from the South Tower.

FDNY: The Fire Department of New York, a critical municipal agency responsible for firefighting and emergency medical services.
September 11 attacks: A series of coordinated terrorist assaults on September 11, 2001, that resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction.
First Responders: Individuals, such as firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, who are the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency.
Line of Duty Death: The death of a public safety professional, such as a firefighter or police officer, while performing their official duties.