memory

Pete Lund was tragically lost in the line of duty on June 14, 2005 while operating at a house fire
with the Woodmere Volunteer Fire Department on Long Island, NY.
Lt. Lund was no less than a modern firefighting legend and he will not be forgotten.
Lt. Pete Lund was a close friend and mentor. I met Lt. Lund through the producers of the
television show “The Bravest”. When I was in New York City for the taping of the Ananda Lewis
Show, Lt. Lund surprised me by being on the show after corresponding with me for a long time.
The last time I saw him was in Miami Dade, Florida when he and two other FDNY firefighters
agreed to come down for the dedication ceremonies of a new Engine 3 which was dedicated to
the lost firefighters of FDNY.
Pete began his firefighting career in the late 1960's as a volunteer with his hometown volunteer
fire department in Woodmere, NY. Pete served in many offices in Woodmere, including that of
Chief for several years. In 1973, Pete began his career with the Fire Department of New York. He
earned his way to the elite rescue companies, spending much of his time with Rescue Company
2 in Brooklyn. After being promoted to lieutenant, Lt. Lund spent ten years with Rescue Company
3 in the Bronx before returning to his home at Rescue 2, where he remained until his retirement
in 2003.
After 30 years of service in the FDNY, Pete remained an active volunteer with Woodmere. He
also was a member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George's County,
Maryland where he enjoyed fighting fire along side his son, Matt, and riding Tower 33 - which
Pete always said reminded him of his "young years" at TL-120.

THIS PAGE IS IN MEMORY
OF TWO CLOSE FRIENDS
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN
THE LINE OF DUTY.

On January 26, 2007, Firefighter Shane Daughetee of the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire
Department lost his life while battling a house fire on Gamble Road in Hamilton County,
Tennessee. Firefighter Daughetee entered the home to search for possible trapped victims who
were later found outside the building. While inside the house, the floor collapsed into the
basement which was filled with fire. Further building collapse made all attempts to rescue Shane
futile.

Shane was a firefighter for several years. During that time he won honors as Rookie of the Year,
First Responder of the Year and just before his death, Firefighter of the Year. I met Shane will
taking pictures for the fire department and spent some time with him the summer prior to his
death at a heavy extrication class. He and I went up in the bucket of a Tri Community ladder
truck to take some pictures and he snapped on of the two of us while holding his camera at arms
length. It has become one of my favorite pictures.

Just a few days prior to his death he was working a house fire when I showed up tot ake pictures.
Like always, the guys from Highway 58 allowed me to help with overhaul and I worked side by
side with him for a while.

Shane was a good friend and mentor. He encouraged me to follow my dreams of becoming a
firefighter. He was dedicated to his fire department and was always there to help everyone.