CULLEN was named after THOMAS PATRICK CULLEN, III, who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Thomas Patrick Cullen, III, of New York, New York, age 31, was a firefighter with Squad 41 of the FDNY in the Bronx. He lost his life in the tragedy of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. A 1992 graduate of Fordham University, Firefighter Cullen was an avid athlete. He played football & basketball with the fire department and was a certified scuba diver. His son the highlight of his life, Firefighter Cullen enjoyed rearranging the train track during the night so his son would have a morning surprise. Firefighter Cullen is survived by his wife, Susan; and son (Thomas Cullen, IV), 2 years old at the time of his father's death. We salute Firefighter Cullen, a hero, and name this cute puppy in his honor.

(Source: New York Times 12/24/01)