“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.
End of watch: NYPD salutes heroes fallen from 9/11-related illnesses at somber Police Plaza ceremony
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.
'Never forget': Annual 9/11 stair climb event held Saturday
The tolling of a fire bell rang out across Thomas County Central High School's football field, The Jackets Nest, on Saturday morning. Five rings of the bell, done three times, is a longstanding firefighters' tradition of a call to an end of duty. More.
Madisonville 9/11 Heroes Run happening Nov. 20
After a two-month postponement due to a rise in COVID-19 numbers, the 9/11 Heroes Run will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20. Local Race Director Kelly Forbes said the money from the race fees will be split 50/50 between the Travis Manion Foundation and the local Patrick Rudd Project. More.
Dunmore students learn lessons of kindness from unlikely Canadians who stepped up on 9/11
Dunmore High School freshman Brayden Reuther, a student in Mary Casebolt's communications class, listens to Gander, Newfoundland, Mayor Percy Farwell during a Zoom call Friday recall the town's experience on 9/11. Freshmen in Mary Casebolt’s communications class at Dunmore High School listens during a Zoom call Friday. More.
Sept. 11 Memorial Trail to Shanksville gets boost from land purchase in New Jersey
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail, which will link to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, has advanced with action in New Jersey. N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to spend $65 million to buy a 9-mile greenway, which will be a segment of the 9/11 Trail. 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.
Documentary on 9/11 hero “Remembering Mychal” premieres in New York
Premiere screening of the documentary film Remembering Mychal, about the late FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge, the first victim of 9/11, was held on October 26 at Scandinavia House in New York City. The film is directed by Brendan Fay and edited by Ed Caraballo. More.