# @coach_bosak on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjd8lcDa3m
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35433819-coach-bosak-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-08T16:00:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** George Bosak (@coach_bosak) — https://gondola.cc/coach_bosak

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March 13, 1991. I remember it being just a regular day on the Western New England college campus. I was playing junior hockey, so the season had just ended and I was enjoying just going to class and hanging out with friends. When I got to my friend Brett’s room after class that day, I immediately felt something was tragically wrong…

There was a particular group of guys that I hung out with from Port Chester, New York. Really great group of guys that I had made friends with during the first semester. Lotta friendly banter about Eagles/Giants, Phillies/Mets/Yankees and all things Philadelphia versus New York. One gentleman who I became friends with was a quiet but strong character man named Eugene Miller. Gene introduced me to New York hip-hop and gave me my first fade haircut ever. He was very composed and mature for his 19 years. After the first semester, he decided to take some time off of college and went back home to being a firefighter in his hometown of Port Chester.

On March 13, 1991, he and his fellow firefighters were battling a blaze when a pump trucks brakes gave away, and Gene was run over and dragged by the truck. He succumbed to his injuries on April 10, 1991.

A sign of a life well lived is the impression you leave and inspiration you give in your time here. I was only able to call Gene a friend for a little over five months, but his character, welcoming nature, and no bullshit, handshake approach has always remained etched in my mind. God reserves a special place for heroes, and he certainly was one of those. Rest in peace, Gene.

#portchesterfiredepartment #fallenfirefighter #fallenfirefightermemorial #lastingimpression

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