Billy Burke (firefighter)
William Burke | |
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| Born | William Francis Burke Jr. March 9, 1955 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 46) |
| Cause of death | Collapse of 1 World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Billy Burke |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
| Known for | Sacrificing himself on September 11, 2001 |
William Francis Burke Jr. (March 9, 1955 – September 11, 2001) was a Fire Captain with the Fire Department of New York, who was killed in the September 11 attacks. Burke died when he chose to stay with stranded civilians in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Burke was the only member of Engine 21 who died in the attacks.