Daughter of FDNY hero killed on 9/11 believes dad speaks to her with haunting 'pennies from heaven'
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Tillie Geidel Conklin, the daughter of New York City firefighter Gary Geidel killed on 9/11, believes her dad still speaks to her by leaving pennies for her with haunting frequency.
The daughter of one heroic New York City firefighter killed on Sept. 11, 2001 certainly believes in the power of the penny. "He kissed and hugged me and Mom before he left. For some reason that day, he got to the fence, turned around and hugged us again." — Tillie Geidel Conklin "I was truly Daddy's little girl." — Tillie Gedel Conklin Conklin’s mom, also Tillie, handed Gary a penny on their first date …. pennies became a cherished memento in the Geidel family. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Tillie Geidel Conklin was just 6 years old when her father, Gary Geidel, left his home on Staten Island for the last time.
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