Remembering those from the Capital Region who lost their lives from September 11, 2001.

Remembering those from the Capital Region who lost their lives from September 11, 2001.

ALBANY, N.Y. — September 11, 2001 is a day our nation will never forget.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93.

Among those lives were people with deep ties to the Capital Region. They were born and raised here, attended schools and colleges throughout the area, worked in our communities and built families and friendships that continue to remember them today.

The Albany Firebirds join the Capital Region in honoring their lives and remembering their stories.

William R. Raub — Bethlehem

William R. Raub, 38, was a Bethlehem native and graduate of Bethlehem High School. He later attended Siena College and built a career in finance, becoming a senior vice president and partner at Cantor Fitzgerald.

Raub was working on the 104th floor of the North Tower when the attacks occurred.

James Matthew Patrick — Schenectady

James Matthew Patrick, 30, was a Schenectady native and a 1989 graduate of The Albany Academy.

Patrick worked as a bond broker for Cantor Fitzgerald and was working on the 105th floor of the North Tower on September 11.

His family maintained strong ties to the Schenectady community, and he was later buried in Niskayuna.

Diane “Dani” Moore Parsons — Malta

Diane “Dani” Moore Parsons, 58, was a Stillwater native who lived in Malta.

Parsons worked for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and was in New York City for work on September 11. She was working in the South Tower when the attacks occurred.

Charles “Charlie” Mills — Schenectady/Troy

Charles “Charlie” Mills, 60, dedicated much of his career to public service in the Capital Region.

Mills previously served as Schenectady's police commissioner and Troy's public safety commissioner before becoming director of sales tax enforcement for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

He was working in the South Tower on September 11. According to accounts from survivors, Mills remained behind to help members of his staff escape the building.

Rev. Mychal P. Judge — Siena College

Rev. Mychal P. Judge, 68, had a lasting connection to the Capital Region through Siena College, where he served as assistant to the college president from 1976 to 1979.

Judge later became chaplain of the New York City Fire Department. On September 11, he went to the World Trade Center to serve alongside firefighters and first responders. He was killed when the North Tower collapsed and was the first recorded victim of the attacks.

Siena continues to honor Judge's life and service to the community.

Michael R. Canty — Schenectady

Michael R. Canty, 30, was a Schenectady native and graduate of Schenectady High School.

Canty worked as a commodities broker for Carr Futures and was on the 92nd floor of the North Tower when the attacks occurred.

Don J. Kauth — Saratoga Springs

Don J. Kauth, 51, was a Saratoga Springs resident and had previously taught at both Union College and Siena College.

He later worked as a bank analyst for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and was in the South Tower on September 11.

Stephen V. Mulderry — Albany

Stephen V. Mulderry, 33, was an Albany native and former co-captain of the University at Albany men's basketball team.

Mulderry worked as an equity trader and vice president for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. He was working on the 89th floor of the South Tower when the attacks occurred.

His connection to UAlbany and the Capital Region has continued to be remembered by the university and local community.

John A. Reo — Troy

John A. Reo, 28, had strong ties to Troy through his family. He was the son of former Troy school district superintendent Armand Reo.

Reo worked as a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald and was working in the North Tower on September 11.

Honoring Those Who Served in the Aftermath

The Capital Region's connection to September 11 extends beyond those who lost their lives that day. Many local first responders answered the call and traveled to New York City to assist with the search and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.

Several later lost their lives to illnesses connected to their service.

Michael J. Anson — Colonie

New York State Trooper Michael J. Anson was a Colonie native and 31-year veteran of the State Police. He worked ground zero at the World Trade Center site following the attacks and died in 2018 from an illness connected to his service there.

Covel C. Pierce — Saratoga Region

New York State Trooper Covel C. Pierce of Ballston Lake served with the State Police for 30 years and was assigned to the World Trade Center site as part of the search and recovery efforts following the attacks.

Pierce, who was assigned to Troop G and SP Saratoga at the time of his retirement, died in 2011 from brain cancer stemming from his 9/11 assignment.

Nicholas A. Georgeadis — Wilton

New York State Police Senior Investigator Nicholas A. Georgeadis was assigned to New York City following September 11 to assist with search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center.

A Wilton resident, Georgeadis retired from the State Police in 2018 and died in 2023 from adrenal cancer stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center site.

Remembering Their Lives

The stories of those connected to September 11 are part of the history of the Capital Region.

Some were lost on September 11, 2001. Others answered the call in the days and weeks that followed and carried the effects of their service for years afterward.

Twenty-five years later, the Albany Firebirds remember their lives, their service and their sacrifices. We honor the families and communities who continue to carry their memories.

We will never forget.

We tried our best to include everyone. If there is anyone we didn’t include, please comment their name on our social media pages.

The information in this feature is based on historical reporting and records documenting the Capital Region connections to September 11, 2001 and its aftermath.