In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, there emerged a truism that was often repeated in law enforcement circles: “we cannot afford to become complacent.” It is a statement that is worth revisiting today as we mark the 12 months that have passed since the attack on the U.S. Capitol last January. More.
The threat of terrorism is evolving — are we evolving with it?
DeLand Fire Department Awarded 9/11 Survivor Tree Sapling
The DeLand Fire Department has been awarded a sapling from the 9/11 Survivor Tree. The sapling has been planted on the southwest side of the new DeLand Fire Station 81 at 343 W. Howry Ave.. The 343 address number represents the 343 firefighters who were killed on 9/11. More.
Timeline For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
The events of 9/11 were one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in US history. Some of the first individuals affected were police officers, first responders, people living and fleeing the area, and volunteers involved with debris cleanup. More.
Memorial park in Mandeville named for 9/11 victim Lou Williams
A small park in the Beau Rivage neighborhood dubbed “Lou’s Lot” received an official dedication last month as a memorial to Mandeville businessman Lou Williams, one of more than 3,000 Americans who died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. More.
9/11 Shanksville fire chief seeks help for new heart
Former Shanksville Fire Chief Terry Shaffer was added to the heart transplant list in Nov. after two years of struggling with his health. The average heart transplant costs more than $1 million. Now, family and friends are asking the public for help as Shaffer will need money to pay for post-surgery needs that insurance won't cover. More.
Her artwork at the Oculus pays tribute to 20th anniversary of 9/11
Known to New Jersey and New York art circles as WOOLPUNK, Michelle Vitale’s original works, Ocufluent I & II, have been exhibited throughout the holiday season in the Oculus Transportation Hub at 2 World Trade Center in New York City. More.
Three fire departments, veterans' center get checks from American Legion 9/11 event
American Legion Riders awarded $1,000 checks this month to three area volunteer fire departments that took part in the Legion’s 9/11 celebration and Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 11 at the Lynn C. Weeman Post 514, American Legion, hall off Lewis Ave. in Temperance. More.
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgages of fallen and injured first responders from LI and elsewhere
The families of more than a dozen first responders, including five from Long Island, were among those whose mortgages were paid off this year by Tunnel to Towers, the nonprofit announced Wednesday. Among those to receive the payments are families of seven NYPD officers, four FDNY firefighters, two New Jersey police officers and one federal correction officer. More.