UPDATE: Stolen Trumpet of FDNY Captain from the Bronx Recovered, Silent Tributes to Resume in Highbridge

An FDNY captain from the Bronx has recently experienced a mix of loss and relief. Captain Anthony Holz, known for his dual role of keeping the city safe and offering musical tributes, was the subject of a distressing theft. His trumpet, not just an instrument but a trove of personal history, was stolen from his car while he was on duty in Highbridge. This unfortunate incident silenced a voice that for 35 years had solemnized funerals and anniversaries, most notably for September 11 victims. According toABC7NY, police have since recovered the trumpet after it was sold to a pawn shop.

A poignant silence had fallen over the rituals and rites that typically echoed with the sounds of Holz’s brass companion. The value of the trumpet, having appreciated to an estimated worth between $2,000 and $3,000, is dwarfed by its sentimental significance, as reported byHoodline. It was sold to Holz by his late high school teacher, representing decades of dedication and passion. No arrest has been made in connection with the theft.

Despite the dissonance between the theft and his role as a protector of the community, Holz displayed a remarkable desire for reconciliation over retribution. “I m not angry or anything like that, not looking to get anybody in trouble or press any charges, but just would love to have that trumpet back,” he toldABC7NY. This statement reflects Holz’s focus on the emotional connection to his instrument rather than its material value.

While being able to perform at memorials and events, Holz’s intentions are to “breathe beauty” back into the routine of his musical offerings, as noted byHoodline. The recovery of the trumpet offers not just a return of property, but the promise of restoring the soulful tributes that resonate with the community he serves and the department he’s part of.

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