Boomer Esiason Joins Bank of America Representatives to Present Donation to FDNY Foundation

Bank of America presents $40,000 check to the FDNY Foundation.
(L to R) NFL analyst Boomer Esiason, Bank of America Banking Center Manager Edwin Warren, Assistant Chief James Esposito, Captain Brian Smith of Squad 18, Bank of America Northeast Region Executive Jeff Barker and FDNY Fire Safety mascot Hot Dog.

The FDNY Foundation graciously accepted a $40,000 check from Bank of America on Nov. 15 in the West Village of Manhattan.

Former football quarterback Boomer Esiason was on hand to present the check, half of which will support the members of Squad 18 and half of which will be allocated for the FDNY Foundation scholarship program.

“This donation will ensure that our members will continue to have educational and training opportunities,” said Assistant Chief James Esposito. “This will help us grow even stronger.”

Mr. Esiason, who has played for the Jets, Bengals and Cardinals and now serves as a football analyst, said he has numerous friends in the FDNY. He fondly remembered his childhood friend, Lt. Howard Carpluk, who made the Supreme Sacrifice while operating at a Bronx fire in 2006, as well as many others who died on Sept. 11.

Bank of America Consumer Market Executive Jim Dubois, Bank of America Northeast Region Executive Jeff Barker and NFL analyst Boomer Esiason join Captain Brian Smith and the members of Squad 18 in front of their apparatus.

“I will never forget the sacrifice the members of the Fire Department have made for our commuity,” Mr. Esiason said.

The group also recognized Maurizio Crescenzo, chef and owner of Grano restaurant in the West Village. Since the restaurant opened, Mr. Crescenzo has supported the FDNY and his Squad 18 neighbors.

“His simple acts of kindness helped begin our healing process after Sept. 11,” said Capt. Brian Smith of Squad 18. “He is an everyday hero.”