First responders from around the Bay Area spent part of Saturday running in honor of the firefighters who died on September 11. As a little boy captain David Garofalo knew he wanted to be a firefighter. For nearly three decades, he’s put himself in the line of fire to help others. More.
Firefighters run 5K in full gear to honor fallen 9/11 heroes
9/11 commemorative painting to hang in Wilmington
A painting created in the wake of 9/11 to honor first responders has been donated to the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) by Bancroft Construction Company and its president Greg Sawka. The unveiling took place Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the lobby of the Louis L. Redding City County Building. More.
Photographer Focuses on the Story of 9/11
For the past 20 years, photographer Frank Ritter has been documenting the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site. His photos capture acts of remembrance, celebrations of heroism, and many other scenes that tell the continuing story of the 9/11 tragedy. More.
Aspen resident to be honored for assistance to 9/11 families, survivors
Connecticut-based nonprofit Voices Center for Resilience will honor Aspen resident Robert J. Hurst next week for his work in support of those impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2011. Hurst is among several honorees who will be recognized Nov. 3 at Voices’ annual Always Remember Gala, set for 6 p.m. at the New York Athletic Club. More.
Marine veteran’s service dog, named for 9/11 FDNY hero, joins ceremony at Ground Zero firehouse
The name of FDNY 9/11 victim Lt. Greg Atlas echoed once more through his Ground Zero firehouse with a Tuesday visit from a service dog named in the hero’s honor. The frisky two-year-old, christened “Atlas” and donated to a Desert Storm veteran with the help of a city firefighters group, made himself at home inside Engine 10 during the uplifting visit with his new owner and ex-Marine Jim Grandchamp. More.
After 20 years, vision for 9/11 trail becoming reality
Brickley, a Woodbridge resident and prominent state leader, has been working for 20 years to lead an effort to create a trail system linking all three September 11 sites: The National September 11 Memorial in New York City, where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and the 9/11 National Pentagon Memorial. More.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez reintroduces bill for 9/11 cleanup crews
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and two other legislators have reintroduced a bill in the House to put immigrants who cleared debris after the Sept. 11 attacks on a fast track to legal immigration status in the U.S. More.
A swab could save an FDNY firefighter with 9/11-related illness
A series of “Be the Match” registry drives are being held for former FDNY firefighter Brian Kevan who is battling a form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Kevan needs a bone marrow transplant from a matching donor. The New York Blood Center partnered with the FDNY to host a series of drives in his honor. More.