Ahhhhh

Thank god the family is safe but they will need everything... They have three kids so please help this nice family get back on there feet.

This is such a tragedy. This is a great family and to have this happen especially right after the holidays is unimaginable. Hopefully there is a way for the community to pull together to help this family out with whatever they may need.

Wally are you kidding me. Obviously you have no heart. May something like this never happen to you.

Wally this is no time to joke; someone just lost there house.

"wally this is no joke this is a loving family with kids who lost everything it is 25 degress out and a week after xmas shame on you and you will get yours.we need to stick together and love each other in a time like this god bless roger and his family

The FD is starting a clothing collection. Currently a donation box has been set up by the South entrance of MFD Co 1 at 100 Miller Rd. (next to shared parking lot with Police Station) The clothes are needed for a girl (approx 7 years old) and 2 boys (approx 9 and 12). Obviously winter clothes are immediately needed. As we understand what else is needed we will post on the Patch.

Wally, you are a complete jerk..this is no time to show your lack of compassion...whomever raised you did a miserable job..these people need help and you snivel at their disaster..I no longer live in Bergen County but you should praise God that someone doesn't come along & bat you in you dumb head or big mouth, if I did live in the area..I certainly would like to take the first shot at you..now hope that the citizens get together to aid these residents..

This is an update on the clothing needed for entire family:

Girl age 10 Size 16
Boy age 11
Boy age 9
Female L/XL
Male L

Thanks for Support and see above post for donation box location

you are absolutey right Rodney obviously wally took his post down but we really need to help eachother i have been through this and it is traumitizing. God bless them and keep them tonight.

I work with the father and i am a member of Fire co#2, i will be starting a collection to buy gift cards for the family to buy whatever they need. If you wish to donate please contact me at whopper961@aol.com and i will get back to you. Thanx in advance..

Anyone of facebook is welcome to request an add onto Mahwah Elves - there is info for donations and sizing for clothing. Everyone is pulling together to help this family - they are great people and this is a horrible thing to have happened to them, they have lost everything. They were lucky they escaped this fire!

Can anyone confirm the sizes of the items needed? I saw on Facebook the mother is a L/XL, Father L, sons are 14/16 and daughter 16. Please confirm if anyone knows the family, I live in Mahwah and really want to help them. My heart breaks for this family, especially right after the holidays. I am going to do my best to collect as much as I possibly can for these people. Thank God they are safe but I can't even imagine losing everything I have, I pray we can come together as a community and help this family.

Hi All -- Just put together an article about the clothing collection at the fire department
http://mahwah.patch.com/articles/how-to-help-family-who-lost-home-in-fire-wednesday-night

Sheila,feel free to share my info with anyone,and contact me anytime you need to. Thanx

its a shame theres still people who think n write careless things while they hide behind there computer

Mahwah Junior Football will be at Continental Soldiers Field Equipment room on Saturday, January 5 from 10 am to 11 am collecting any gift cards and monetary donations to deliver to the family.

I know the family well...the father is a good friend of mine we grew up together. I have already begun to bag up tons of clothes and jackets etc and will be bringing them down to Mahwah on Saturday when I visit my mom. Also my mom has tons of stuff that belonged to my dad we will be donating. God bless them and lets hope they get back on their feet as soon as possible.

This town has seen it's share of disasters plus fighting and conflict in the last year, but it's nice to see people pulling together when it really matters! Wally is the exception to the rule ...

At Co 1 the collection has been very generous and clothes will be delivered tonight. If you would like to donate a gift card please drop it off in the Mailbox at Mahwah Fire Company 2 on Island Rd. PLEASE MARK THE CARD AS A DONATION FOR THE FAMILY. Any questions on type of cards needed please email Tony at Co. 2 at whopper961@aol.com

So sorry for their loss.., They are in our thoughts and prayers... Roger DeGroat and family..

Thank you everyone for all the help and support..I'm Rogers sister if anyone needs any info plz feel free to contact me 201 312 2988 ..thank you all once again..and as for Wally I want you to call me too because if u have something to say pleaseee call me and you can tell me..thank you..

I called Play N Trade today and they told me that they already donated an Xbox, games and some other items. I also have a call into GameStop (the store and corp) to see if we can get another Xbox more games and the turtle Beats headphones (replacing what they got for Christmas). I know both boys had an xbox and all 3 kids had iPads. They will need televisions for the games...any suggestions or anyone with "connections" please let me know! Hang in there Roger, Becky and the kids...We love you and we are here for you! Xoxo

If any one can please let me know who the hell is WALLY is please let me know. I would like to go face to face with him. So if you can help just let me know. The family are good people. They are LIKE FAMILY to me. I get called MOM and GRANDMA from the kids. They need our help so what ever you can help them out. We need to stick together and help those in need. Thank you for listening to me. But I want WALLYS number or address.

I read no more clothes are needed, but I have a 13 years old boy that actually grew out of a winter jacket and some clothes, good clothes looking like new. I don't want to through them away. It'll be excellent for the younger boy. I also have a $25 gift card that got for Xmas and would like to give it to them. I am new living in the Mahwah community, and don't know where the fire dept. is. Can someone direct me please.

Hey This is Wally Dennison, What happened to Roger and his family is Horrific.Today is the first time I have been on patch and saw replys to a Wally I did not see the comments this person made , however this is not me Wally Dennison, I was in contact with Roger all Day yesterday and visited him last night. Someone obvioulsly does not like me and wants people to think it is me, it may have to do with me bringing to light the ribal Corruption that has been going on, I will get to the bottom of who is resposible,

the guy who said the comments goes be the name walley van riper

Going forward please do not drop gift cards of at the fire houses. Dairy Queen on Franklin Turnpike (A&P Shopping Center) will now be taking the gift card donations. They will also give a free ice cream to anyone who drops off a gift card donation for the family. Thank you all for your continued generosity.

Thank you very much Rodney

I spoke to Becky today and they are GRATEFUL for all of the love and support from everyone! She did mention that storage is a huge concern so if anyone has space or a storage unit, it would be greatly appriciated! Also, gift cards would be easier because of the lack of storage and currently they are in a hotel so they will have to be carring around all of the things donated! Keep up the love and support! Once again the family wants everyone to know THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL they are for everything everyone is doing to help get them back on their feet! Xoxo

Has anyone heard if the dog was ever found?

The non-profit Saddle River Valley Cultural Center will be making a modest monetary donation. Please advise, if I should still drop off at DQ, or if they prefer different.

Also, please let Roger and Becky know that the family is welcome to this Saturday's 3 PM "Magic Show" performance at the center on West Saddle River Road:
http://saddlerivervalleyculturalcenter.org/SeasonShows2012-2013