COLE was named for TAREL COLEMAN , who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Tarel Coleman, 32, Rochdale Village, New York, fulfilled his childhood dreams of becoming a firefighter. At the time of his tragic death, Mr. Coleman was an FDNY firefighter with Squad 252. Nicknamed "Prozac," he was unstoppable and full of energy & conversation. He enjoyed sports as a spectator and player & hip hop music as a listener and dancer. The memorial service for Firefighter Coleman was held on November 17, 2001. Mr. Coleman is survived by a teenage daughter, Danielle. We salute Mr. Coleman, a hero, and name this handsome dog in his honor.

(Source: New York Times 12/10/01,Newsday)