FDNY Big Jim Corcoran

The True Story of FDNY Firefighter Big Jim Corcoran L19 who was the Drum Major for the FDNY Pipes and Drums. He died tragically after marching in the New York City St Patrick's Day Parade in 1995. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

[@DC-ih8bv]

As a an FDNY member. A fine short documentary. Very sad. Continue to Rest In Peace Jim and all in this wonderful document that have passed. God Bless the FDNY.

[@munropost4747]

I was with Jim on that subway platform, and he intimated to me that he was exhausted. We would have gotten on that train together but, one of the band members caught his attention and we were separated. When I got to the Armory, the word had already gotten there that Jim had a massive heart attack. My memories of Jim harken back to our South Bronx FDNY days, he worked in L-19 on E-166 St., (the neighborhood I grew up in) and I in L-31. He will always be a part of my treasured memories of my FDNY days.

[@PhyllisErnsberger-oe8ww]

Wonderful post!

[@joemoore8054]

Meet Jim on St.Patricks Day 1994 after the parade at the armory...and I still have a photo of him and myself standing together, RIP brother.

[@THEGIZS]

R.i.P big jim from galway ireland 🇮🇪

[@stateniland]

Big Jim.. I was proud marching in my dress blues behind the sound of FDNY Pipes & Drums!

[@gerardamitranno8837]

Great fireman and one of the nicest guy be with in the firehouse .

[@robertmurphy440]

VERY WELL DONE,THANKS FOR THE POST

[@NYCity11435]

RIP Big Jim

[@jlover911]

who is doing the voice over here?

[@emergencyresponsechannel3017]

Sounds like Jack McGee (played Chief Reilly in Rescue Me)

[@jeepcj852003]

It is Jack.