The Real Twin Towers

  • Paul's name hangs on tree planted in his honor in Ireland.

    Paul's name hangs on tree planted in his honor in Ireland.

  • Tree planted for Paul in Ireland.

    Tree planted for Paul in Ireland.

  • Rows of trees planted on private property in Ireland. The name of EVERY fallen Firefighter from 9/11 is represented on 343 trees.

    Rows of trees planted on private property in Ireland. The name of EVERY fallen Firefighter from 9/11 is represented on 343 trees.

  • Pic sent by Paul's daughter Christine from Ireland where she is studying abroad.

    Pic sent by Paul's daughter Christine from Ireland where she is studying abroad.

  • Pic sent by Paul's daughter Christine from Ireland where she is studying abroad.

    Pic sent by Paul's daughter Christine from Ireland where she is studying abroad.

  • Paul's daughter Christine standing beside a tree in Ireland planted on private property in Chuck's name. There is a tree planted for EVERY Firefighter lost on 9/11.

    Paul's daughter Christine standing beside a tree in Ireland planted on private property in Chuck's name. There is a tree planted for EVERY Firefighter lost on 9/11.

  • Pub in Ireland which honors our fallen Firefighters on a bulletin board inside.

    Pub in Ireland which honors our fallen Firefighters on a bulletin board inside.

  • Picture of bulletin board in a Pub called The White House in Kinsale, Ireland. Paul's mass card can be seen on molding by itself. Paul's daughter Christine sent pics. She is studying abroad.

    Picture of bulletin board in a Pub called The White House in Kinsale, Ireland. Paul's mass card can be seen on molding by itself. Paul's daughter Christine sent pics. She is studying abroad.

  • Marble Profile of Paul at "Postcards" memorial on Staten Island.

    Marble Profile of Paul at "Postcards" memorial on Staten Island.

  • This is the focal point of the Brooklyn Wall Of Remembrance outside the Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field in Coney Island.

    This is the focal point of the Brooklyn Wall Of Remembrance outside the Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field in Coney Island.

  • This is the outside wall of the Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field. It is absolutely unbelievable. Paul's Face appears in the bottom row below the 2 firefighters.

    This is the outside wall of the Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field. It is absolutely unbelievable. Paul's Face appears in the bottom row below the 2 firefighters.

  • Paul's image on a wall outside The Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field. The wall includes all the firefighters lost from Brooklyn Firehouses.

    Paul's image on a wall outside The Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Field. The wall includes all the firefighters lost from Brooklyn Firehouses.

  • Paul with me (on left) and lifetime friend Steven Cicio. Getting prepared for our annual bottle rocket fights...lol...amazingly nobody ever lost an eye or a finger!!

    Paul with me (on left) and lifetime friend Steven Cicio. Getting prepared for our annual bottle rocket fights...lol...amazingly nobody ever lost an eye or a finger!!

  • Paul's name inscribed on a Memorial Wall at Staten Island University Hospital.

    Paul's name inscribed on a Memorial Wall at Staten Island University Hospital.

  • The Plaque says it all.

    The Plaque says it all.

  • Above the entrance to the newly built gym at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

    Above the entrance to the newly built gym at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

  • Our Lady Star of the Sea named their new gymnasium the Lt. Paul Mitchell Memorial Gym. This picture shows Paul's mom with Cardinal Egan. Paul's daughter Christine is in the foreground.

    Our Lady Star of the Sea named their new gymnasium the Lt. Paul Mitchell Memorial Gym. This picture shows Paul's mom with Cardinal Egan. Paul's daughter Christine is in the foreground.

  • Taken at the gymnasium dedication ceremony for Lt. Paul Mitchell. Left to right, Paul's wife Maureen, Cardinal Egan, Paul's daughter Christine and Paul's mother.

    Taken at the gymnasium dedication ceremony for Lt. Paul Mitchell. Left to right, Paul's wife Maureen, Cardinal Egan, Paul's daughter Christine and Paul's mother.

  • Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine and Mike Margiotta's niece Barbara Jane Vaccaro. They ran a 5 mile run in memory of Paul and Chuck. Christine wore the number of her father's firehouse. By complete coincidence, Barbara Jane was randomly given the nu

    Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine and Mike Margiotta's niece Barbara Jane Vaccaro. They ran a 5 mile run in memory of Paul and Chuck. Christine wore the number of her father's firehouse. By complete coincidence, Barbara Jane was randomly given the nu

  • Here is a picture of Lt. Paul Mitchell on the overhead screens at Madison Square Garden at the FDNY medal ceremonies, 2001

    Here is a picture of Lt. Paul Mitchell on the overhead screens at Madison Square Garden at the FDNY medal ceremonies, 2001

  • There is a beautiful garden that has been cared for since September 11th, 2001. Many families who have lost relatives have had pictures placed in this garden. As you can see...Chuck and Paul are still together.

    There is a beautiful garden that has been cared for since September 11th, 2001. Many families who have lost relatives have had pictures placed in this garden. As you can see...Chuck and Paul are still together.

  • Here is Paul enjoying a golf game which became a passion of his that he passed on to his daughter Jennifer.

    Here is Paul enjoying a golf game which became a passion of his that he passed on to his daughter Jennifer.

  • On the FDNY, Paul was referred to as "Big Daddy." Not just for his size, but for the way he took care of everybody.

    On the FDNY, Paul was referred to as "Big Daddy." Not just for his size, but for the way he took care of everybody.

  • I guess you can tell by Paul's red sweater that is Christmas Eve again. And what was Chuck thinking with that moustache?

    I guess you can tell by Paul's red sweater that is Christmas Eve again. And what was Chuck thinking with that moustache?

  • Paul and Chuck enjoying a day of sun in my father's back yard.

    Paul and Chuck enjoying a day of sun in my father's back yard.

  • Here is Paul, his wife Maureen & friend Tom at my mom's 60th Birthday Party. 1996

    Here is Paul, his wife Maureen & friend Tom at my mom's 60th Birthday Party. 1996

  • Paul and my Grandfather(Goody), would alternate from year to year playing Santa Claus for the kids.

    Paul and my Grandfather(Goody), would alternate from year to year playing Santa Claus for the kids.

  • Chuck served as Paul's best man at Paul's wedding.

    Chuck served as Paul's best man at Paul's wedding.

  • This is the way I will ALWAYS remember Chuck and Paul.

    This is the way I will ALWAYS remember Chuck and Paul.

  • Paul congratulating Chuck after a Brown University win in 1976.

    Paul congratulating Chuck after a Brown University win in 1976.

  • In my kitchen on Christmas Eve.

    In my kitchen on Christmas Eve.

  • This was after a 5-mile Memorial Day Run that me and Paul decided to participate in. Our kids were there to cheer us on at the finish line.

    This was after a 5-mile Memorial Day Run that me and Paul decided to participate in. Our kids were there to cheer us on at the finish line.

  • The Margiotta's, the Mitchell's & Monopoly.

    The Margiotta's, the Mitchell's & Monopoly.

  • Paul and years later, Paul's family spent nearly every Christmas Eve with our family for over 25 years. Here is a pic of our kids at one of those gatherings. Paul's daughter's are in the center. Chuck's kids are on both ends, and my kids are the other

    Paul and years later, Paul's family spent nearly every Christmas Eve with our family for over 25 years. Here is a pic of our kids at one of those gatherings. Paul's daughter's are in the center. Chuck's kids are on both ends, and my kids are the other

  • Paul (far right), Chuck (back center) with Uncle Geppy and hunting buddy Bruce (kneeling). Needless to say, they always had a ton of laughs.

    Paul (far right), Chuck (back center) with Uncle Geppy and hunting buddy Bruce (kneeling). Needless to say, they always had a ton of laughs.

  • Here is Paul powdering Chuck's nose with a chip and onion dip in the basement of Chuck's parent's house.

    Here is Paul powdering Chuck's nose with a chip and onion dip in the basement of Chuck's parent's house.

  • Here is an early pic of some of our neighborhood friends. Charlie Mangione, the "Graduate" sent me this photo. Paul is to the left with neighbor on his shoulders. Chuck is in the middle with blue and white tank top. I am in the middle directly behind

    Here is an early pic of some of our neighborhood friends. Charlie Mangione, the "Graduate" sent me this photo. Paul is to the left with neighbor on his shoulders. Chuck is in the middle with blue and white tank top. I am in the middle directly behind

  • Here is a pic of Paul and Chuck at a Forest Hills Tennis match. Why these two would be at a tennis match I still haven't figured out. I think it has something to do with Chuck's white belt...LOL

    Here is a pic of Paul and Chuck at a Forest Hills Tennis match. Why these two would be at a tennis match I still haven't figured out. I think it has something to do with Chuck's white belt...LOL

  • Chuck and Paul sometime during the late 70's.

    Chuck and Paul sometime during the late 70's.

  • Chuck (back left) and Paul (the tallest) played basketball together in elementary school. Paul went on to excel in the sport at St. Peter's High School.

    Chuck (back left) and Paul (the tallest) played basketball together in elementary school. Paul went on to excel in the sport at St. Peter's High School.

  • Chuck served as Godfather to Paul's first daughter, Jennifer. 1980

    Chuck served as Godfather to Paul's first daughter, Jennifer. 1980

  • On the Fire Dept., Paul was referred to as "Big Daddy". Not just for his size, but the way he took care of everyone.

    On the Fire Dept., Paul was referred to as "Big Daddy". Not just for his size, but the way he took care of everyone.

  • Here is Paul enjoying a golf game which became a passion of his that he passed on to his daughter Jennifer.

    Here is Paul enjoying a golf game which became a passion of his that he passed on to his daughter Jennifer.

  • This is a picture of Lt. Paul Mitchell on the overhead screens at Madison Square Garden during the Medal Award Ceremony for the FDNY.

    This is a picture of Lt. Paul Mitchell on the overhead screens at Madison Square Garden during the Medal Award Ceremony for the FDNY.

  • The Plaque says it all.

    The Plaque says it all.

  • There is a beautiful garden that has been cared for since September 11th called Angels Circle. Many families who have lost relatives have had pictures placed in this garden. As you can see...Chuck and Paul are still together.

    There is a beautiful garden that has been cared for since September 11th called Angels Circle. Many families who have lost relatives have had pictures placed in this garden. As you can see...Chuck and Paul are still together.

  • Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine & Mike Margiotta's niece Barbara Jane Vaccaro. They ran a 5 mile race in memory of Paul and Chuck. Christine wore the number of her father's firehouse. By complete coincidence, Barbara Jane randomly was given another

    Paul Mitchell's daughter Christine & Mike Margiotta's niece Barbara Jane Vaccaro. They ran a 5 mile race in memory of Paul and Chuck. Christine wore the number of her father's firehouse. By complete coincidence, Barbara Jane randomly was given another

  • Taken at gymnasium dedication for Lt. Paul Mitchell. left to right: Paul's wife Maureen, Cardinal Egan, Daughter Christine& Paul's mom.

    Taken at gymnasium dedication for Lt. Paul Mitchell. left to right: Paul's wife Maureen, Cardinal Egan, Daughter Christine& Paul's mom.

  • Our Lady Star of the Sea named their new gymnasium the Lt. Paul T. Mitchell Memorial Gym. This picture shows Paul's mom with Cardinal Egan at the dedication ceremony. Paul's daughter Christine is in the foreground.

    Our Lady Star of the Sea named their new gymnasium the Lt. Paul T. Mitchell Memorial Gym. This picture shows Paul's mom with Cardinal Egan at the dedication ceremony. Paul's daughter Christine is in the foreground.

  • Here is an early pic of some of our neighborhood friends. Charlie Mangione (the graduate), sent me this pic. Paul is to the left with someone on his shoulders. Chuck is in the navy & white tank top. I am in the center back. 1969

    Here is an early pic of some of our neighborhood friends. Charlie Mangione (the graduate), sent me this pic. Paul is to the left with someone on his shoulders. Chuck is in the navy & white tank top. I am in the center back. 1969

  • Chuck (back left) & Paul (the tallest) played basketball together in grammer school. Paul went on to excel in the sport at St. Peter's HS.

    Chuck (back left) & Paul (the tallest) played basketball together in grammer school. Paul went on to excel in the sport at St. Peter's HS.

  • Here is a pic of Paul & chuck at a Forest Hills tennis match. Why these to guys would be at a tennis match is something I still haven't figured out. I think it has something to do with Chuck's WHITE belt...LOL.

    Here is a pic of Paul & chuck at a Forest Hills tennis match. Why these to guys would be at a tennis match is something I still haven't figured out. I think it has something to do with Chuck's WHITE belt...LOL.

  • Here is Paul in our basement powdering my Chuck's nose with a chip and onion dip.

    Here is Paul in our basement powdering my Chuck's nose with a chip and onion dip.

  • Paul congratulating Chuck after a Brown University win. 1976

    Paul congratulating Chuck after a Brown University win. 1976

  • Sometime during the late 70's

    Sometime during the late 70's

  • Chuck served as Best Man at Paul's wedding.

    Chuck served as Best Man at Paul's wedding.

  • Here is Paul and Chuck enjoying a swim in my fathers pool.

    Here is Paul and Chuck enjoying a swim in my fathers pool.

  • Chuck served as Godfather to Paul's first daughter Jennifer.

    Chuck served as Godfather to Paul's first daughter Jennifer.

  • This was after a Memorial Day 5 Mile run that me and Paul decided to participate in. Our kids were there to cheer us at the finish.

    This was after a Memorial Day 5 Mile run that me and Paul decided to participate in. Our kids were there to cheer us at the finish.

  • Paul (far right) & Chuck (back center), with Uncle Geppy and friend Bruce. Needless to say, they always had a great time.

    Paul (far right) & Chuck (back center), with Uncle Geppy and friend Bruce. Needless to say, they always had a great time.

  • I guess you can tell by Paul's RED sweater that it must be Christmas Eve again. And what was Chuck thinking with THAT moustache??

    I guess you can tell by Paul's RED sweater that it must be Christmas Eve again. And what was Chuck thinking with THAT moustache??

  • In my kitchen on Christmas Eve.

    In my kitchen on Christmas Eve.

  • The Margiotta's, The Mitchell's & Monopoly

    The Margiotta's, The Mitchell's & Monopoly

  • Paul, and then Paul & his family, spent nearly every Xmas eve with our family for over 25 years. Here is a pic of all our kids. Paul's daughters, Christine & Jennifer are in the center. Chuck's kids's, Norma Jean & Charlie are on the ends. My daughte

    Paul, and then Paul & his family, spent nearly every Xmas eve with our family for over 25 years. Here is a pic of all our kids. Paul's daughters, Christine & Jennifer are in the center. Chuck's kids's, Norma Jean & Charlie are on the ends. My daughte

  • Here is a picture of Paul and my grandfather (Goody) on Xmas Eve. They would alternate from year to year playing Santa Claus for the kids.

    Here is a picture of Paul and my grandfather (Goody) on Xmas Eve. They would alternate from year to year playing Santa Claus for the kids.

  • This is the way I choose to remember Paul & Chuck.

    This is the way I choose to remember Paul & Chuck.

  • Here is Paul, his wife Maureen & Friend Tom, at my mom's 60th Birthday Party.

    Here is Paul, his wife Maureen & Friend Tom, at my mom's 60th Birthday Party.