Officer of the Week – Sergeant Rodney C. Gillis

Remember September 11, 2001
Angels Among Us
Sergeant Rodney C. Gillis
Shield 1889
ESU-8
August 19, 2009

 

Editor’s Note: We at the Chronicle, will never forget those police officers, who have given their lives in 9/11. Each week we will honor one with their stories.

This week we feature:

Sergeant Rodney C. Gillis
Shield 1889
ESU-8

New York City Police Officer Rodney Gillis had just finished his shift, which ended at 8 a.m., and was hanging around talking to his fellow officers with the Emergency Services Unit when the first plane smashed into the World Trade Center. As usual, he was the first one on the scene.

Gillis, 34, and other Emergency Services officers, who included his former high school teacher, Police Officer John Dallara from ESU Truck 3, were believed to be in the belly of the South Tower when it collapsed, Green said. ” We know his team penetrated deep into the building.”

Both Gillis and Dallara are among the 23 missing city police officers.

Gillis joined the department in 1988. Promoted to sergeant in 1997, he was loved and respected by his men in Emergency Services Truck 8, said Gillis’ former supervisor retired Lt. Richard Green, because he was brave and strong. ” And just a terrific guy.”

Green noted that Gillis, a Brownsville resident, was ” a Brooklyn boy through and through.” His mother, Geraldine, also lives in Brooklyn and his father, Otha, lives in North Carolina. He attended Park West High School in Brooklyn as a talented student and received a certificate from St. John’s University in Queens and a degree from the Island Drafting and Technical Institute in Amityville.

To those who know him, Gillis is thought of as something of a Renaissance man. On the job, he was trained as a scuba diver, has his EMT certification, is trained in emergency psychology and is also a technician who deals with hazardous materials. Off the job, he was remodeling both his and his parents’ home. He loves to play saxophone and is devoted to his three children..

But his dedication to the job, the one that made him run out the door with the rest of the crew after his shift was done, is what defined Gillis, Green said. ” He’s a true warrior.”

– New York Newsday Victim Database 9/26/2001

Source: NYP Angels

Firefighter of the Week – Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Chief of Dep.

By Dan Samaria
Publisher/YC
August 19, 2009

“Of all my parents’ friends, the only one happy going to work was a member of 120 Truck. I was only 16 then, but that is when I decided I wanted to be a fireman,” said Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Chief of Department.

Obviously, a wise decision–one that was prodigious for Chief Ganci, as well as the FDNY. As Chief of Department, Chief Ganci was responsible for both Fire and EMS Operations, Training and Fire Prevention and also was required to represent uniformed members of the Department at ceremonial functions.

It is no secret that firefighters enjoy their time in the firehouse. It’s where the action is, where they want to be. Headquarters is the antithesis of this and many balk when assigned there. Chief Ganci took a different tack when called upon. Although he, too, loved the action of the field, he viewed his assignment at Headquarters as “giving back to the FDNY.” In Chief Ganci’s opinion, “Staff Chiefs have the opportunity to make things better for the firefighters coming after us.”

At Headquarters, “we have the opportunity to make an impact. I’m very proud of the Incident Safety Officers Program (formulated in conjunction with former UFOA President Deputy Chief Artie Parrinello). I could not have accomplished this in the field; here, it’s a different story.”

Accustomed to action, working at Headquarters was a difficult adjustment for the Chief. “It seems that I spend an excessive amount of time trying to resolve one conflict or another. Most of the issues I face daily are problems of some sort. It doesn’t leave much time to acknowledge the good our guys do every day,” said Chief Ganci. “One of the most difficult aspects of my job is striking a balance between an obligation to the public and our members. I continually strive to do the right thing by both.”

How will Chief Ganci be remembered? He hopes as “a good fireman…a good Chief.” The name Ganci will continue to be familiar for many years to come, however, as Peter, III, now is a firefighter, assigned to Ladder 111.

Source: New York City Fire Department

LUCA G PRINCIPALI

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: May 2, 2002	Sex: Male
Missing Date: Aug 19, 2009	Race: White
Age Now: 7	Height: 4’0″ (122 cm)
Missing City: BOISE	Weight: 58 lbs (26 kg)
Missing State : ID	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1129553
Circumstances: Luca was allegedly abducted by his mother, Ekaterina Principali, on August 19, 2009. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for Ekaterina on August 20, 2009. They may travel to Arizona or New York. They may be traveling in a silver 2009 Chrysler Town and Country mini van with California license plates 6GQC981, similar to the one shown above.

Missing Kids

EKATERINA PRINCIPALI
(Abductor)

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Jul 15, 1971	Sex: Female
Missing Date: Aug 19, 2009	Race: White
Age Now: 38	Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Missing City: BOISE	Weight: 120 lbs (54 kg)
Missing State : ID	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1129553
Circumstances: Luca was allegedly abducted by his mother, Ekaterina Principali, on August 19, 2009. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for Ekaterina on August 20, 2009. They may travel to Arizona or New York. They may be traveling in a silver 2009 Chrysler Town and Country mini van with California license plates 6GQC981, similar to the one shown above.

Missing Kids

ADRIANA PIEDRA

Case Type: Non Family Abduction
DOB: Jan 30, 1995	Sex: Female
Missing Date: Aug 2, 2009	Race: Hispanic
Age Now: 14	Height: 5’3″ (160 cm)
Missing City: JUAREZ	Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Missing State : CHIHUAHUA	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: Mexico	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1128970
Circumstances: Piedra was last seen on August 2, 2009. She is missing from Juarez, Mexico, however the Socorro Police Department is interested in her whereabouts. Piedra may be in the company of an adult male. They are still believed to be in Mexico.

Missing Kids

NATALIE NICOLE HODGES

Case Type: Endangered Runaway
DOB: Feb 23, 1993	Sex: Female
Missing Date: Oct 26, 2008	Race: White
Age Now: 16	Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
Missing City: FORT WALTON BEACH	Weight: 115 lbs (52 kg)
Missing State : FL	Hair Color: Blonde
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Hazel
Case Number: NCMC1109228
Circumstances: Natalie was last seen on October 26, 2008. Her navel is pierced.

Missing Kids

FATIMA ABDULKADIR

Case Type: Endangered Runaway
DOB: Oct 28, 1994	Sex: Female
Missing Date: Aug 10, 2009	Race:
Age Now: 14	Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Missing City: WESTMINSTER	Weight: Unknown
Missing State : London	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: United Kingdom	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: UK0109mis022065
Circumstances: Fatima Abdulkadir was last seen at approximately 7.20pm on the 10th of August 2009. She was last known to have been wearing a grey t-shirt and grey jeans. Contact Police if you know the whereabouts of Fatima Abdulkadir.

Missing Kids

TIMOTHY LANDUS CARTER ADCOCK

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Dec 8, 2004	Sex: Male
Missing Date: Feb 12, 2009	Race: Biracial
Age Now: 4	Height: 3’6″ (107 cm)
Missing City: SMITHVILLE	Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
Missing State : TN	Hair Color: Blonde
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1117948
Circumstances: Timothy was last seen on February 12, 2009. He is Biracial. Timothy is White and Hispanic. He was allegedly abducted by his mother, Daisy Adcock. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for the abductor on March 13, 2009. They may be traveling in a red 2002 Ford Taurus with Tennessee License plates 432THS. Daisy may use the alias first name Deisy and the last name Lacompte.

Missing Kids

DAISY KRONFEL ADCOCK
(Abductor)

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Jan 22, 1963	Sex: Female
Missing Date: Feb 12, 2009	Race: Hispanic
Age Now: 46	Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)
Missing City: SMITHVILLE	Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg)
Missing State : TN	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1117948
Circumstances: Timothy was last seen on February 12, 2009. He is Biracial. Timothy is White and Hispanic. He was allegedly abducted by his mother, Daisy Adcock. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for the abductor on March 13, 2009. They may be traveling in a red 2002 Ford Taurus with Tennessee License plates 432THS. Daisy may use the alias first name Deisy and the last name Lacompte.

Missing Kids

EDWIN SANCHES GONZALEZ

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Jan 23, 2004	Sex: Male
Missing Date: Oct 1, 2006	Race: White/Hisp
Age Now: 5	Height: 3’0″ (91 cm)
Missing City: SILER CITY	Weight: 25 lbs (11 kg)
Missing State : NC	Hair Color: Black
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1054729
Circumstances: Edwin was allegedly abducted on October 1, 2006 by his father, Jorge Sanchez Aguilera. A felony warrant for Kidnapping is on file for the abductor. Edwin was last seen wearing a T-shirt and diaper. CAUTION IS ADVISED.

Missing Kids

JORGE SANCHES AGUILERA
(Abductor)

Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Apr 30, 1977	Sex: Male
Missing Date: Oct 1, 2006	Race: White/Hisp
Age Now: 32	Height: 5’3″ (160 cm)
Missing City: SILER CITY	Weight: 140 lbs (64 kg)
Missing State : NC	Hair Color: Black
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1054729
Circumstances: Edwin was allegedly abducted on October 1, 2006 by his father, Jorge Sanchez Aguilera. A felony warrant for Kidnapping is on file for the abductor. Edwin was last seen wearing a T-shirt and diaper. CAUTION IS ADVISED.

Missing Kids

CAMERON SKYLAR LYONS

Case Type: Endangered Runaway
DOB: Apr 16, 1994	Sex: Female
Missing Date:Jul 17, 2009	Race: White
Age Now: 15	Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
Missing City: JACKSONVILLE	Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Missing State : FL	Hair Color: Brown
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Hazel
Case Number: NCMC1127659
Circumstances: Cameron was last seen on July 17, 2009. Her ears are pierced.

Missing Kids

ARTHUR R GOODMAN | Sexual Predator | Miami Beach, FL

 

 

ARTHUR R GOODMAN

DOB:

01/29/1942

Reported Address:

7620 Abbott Ave Apt 2 Miami Beach, FL

Additional Information:

Predator Flyer

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