CASORI was named for THOMAS ANTHONY CASORIA, who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Thomas ("Tommy") Anthony Casoria, 29, New York, New York, a firefighter with ladder 13 of engine 22 of the Fire Department of New York, lost his life at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Just a firefighter for three years, Firefighter Casoria had waited five years to become a firefighter. A strong man, he was an athlete in school. Having been engaged 11 months, he lost his life one month shy of his wedding. Firefighter Casoria's brother is also a firefighter. Firefighter Casoria is survived by his parents, Carlo and Judy; and fiancee, Terry. We salute Firefighter Casoria, a hero, and name this handsome dog in his honor.

(Source: The New York Times 12/9/01)