Third generation firefighter graduates

A 26-year-old getting ready to carry on a family legacy after losing both his father and grandfather

in the 9-11 terror attacks. Joseph Angelini III is among members of the FDNY's latest

graduating class. Fox says Richard Jacobus has more on why he chose to follow in his family's

footsteps. For the families of these 326 probationary firefighters, the next generation

of New York's Bravest, this day meant everything. But for the family of Joseph Angelini III

this was a day that meant the world. Overwhelmingness. It's bittersweet. I'm very proud of my son

Mom Donna Angelini lost her husband, Joseph's father, on 9-11. Joseph Angelini Jr. was working

in Ladder Company 4 on that Tuesday morning when he was sent downtown. His father, Joseph Sr.

was the oldest serving firefighter in the department. And despite being on light duty that day, hearing that his son was there

he knew he had to go down without hesitation. Both father and son lost their lives

Joseph III was three years old back then Now nearly a quarter century later this new grad is about to follow two generations of family service our heroes his heroes I going to follow their legacy as far as giving my

best foot forward and being the best fireman I possibly can. Standing with his fellow firefighters

Wednesday at Brooklyn's Christian Cultural Center, Joseph gave a salute as his name was called

Probationary firefighter Joseph Angelini III. And then walked across the stage to take his first

photo in uniform, all the while thinking about the men who came before him and wondering just

how proud they'd be. I felt a lot closer to them. I heard stories that I never thought I'd hear

Just meeting certain people and being able to, you know, learn more about them just made me feel

so much closer and able to like actually understand who they were as a person and a fireman. They'd

be very proud of him. Very proud. Firefighter Angelini hasn't decided if he'll choose to be a

rescue firefighter or an officer, but he knows he'll be assigned to a firehouse in Queens

carving his own path, while at the same time honoring the legacy of the brave men

who came before him. Definitely some huge shoes to come. Richard Giacobis, Fox 5 News. Wow. Remarkable. What a family