Firefighter John R. Elges did not die on September 11, 2001 but the sickness he developed after that tragic day eventually took his life, like many other heroes who we have lost since. Making his way to Ground Zero with other members of his firehouse, Elges worked the pile for ten grueling days, sifting through the rubble helping recovery efforts as did thousands of others in the aftermath. More.
9/11 Firefighter Honored With Street Renaming in Island Park
Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together - PART I, INTERVIEW II
As part of our virtual series, "Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together," our next interview is with Ed Cetnar, Superintendent of Police, Port Authority Police Department. This second interview will give a chance to hear the perspective of law enforcement leadership on the benefits and importance of addressing post-traumatic stress. More.
9/11 Firefighters and Unending Tragedy: 'Together as One Neighborhood'
Jerry Sanford retired to Naples, Florida, after a 29-year career as a New York City firefighter, but the city managed to call him back to help his brothers right before one of the most critical times in the history of the United States: 9/11. More.
End of watch: NYPD salutes heroes fallen from 9/11-related illnesses at somber Police Plaza ceremony
“Fidelis ad mortem,” translates to “faithful until the death,” a Latin phrase the NYPD often use when an officer has reached the end of their watch. Through a stream of glistening tears from onlookers, the NYPD kept that phrase in mind as it added 28 more names to their Hall of Heroes Monday. More.
Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together – PART 1, INTERVIEW 1
The jarring and difficult nature of the 9/11 attacks brought a new light to how officer trauma is viewed. While societal perspectives of post-traumatic stress have changed over the last few years, stigmas remain. More.
Chief Sombo recalls efforts at Ground Zero after 9/11
This year’s Veterans Day observance at Elizabeth Forward Middle School honored local military veterans while commemorating the 9/11 terror attack 20 years ago and the first responder heroes of that event. More.
9-11 Presentation
The World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists the following day. Ray, who was a trained EMT, volunteered to help at Ground Zero. This presentation is being made by a veteran and SNHU graduate, Raymond Summers. More.
Bronx street co-named to honor NYPD officer who died of 9/11-related illness
A street in the Bronx was co-named after an NYPD officer who died of a 9/11-releated illness. Officer Patrick McGovern was a 19-year veteran of the NYPD who died from cancer in 2019. He developed the illness following his rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in downtown Manhattan. More.