“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.
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.
20th anniversary of 9/11 tragedy stirs painful memories for Jeff Hammond
Sleep taunts Jeff Hammond. Sleep does not come easily for him, and what little he steals is cluttered with agonizing memories. Those memories. Flashbacks borne from his darkest day – one that remains inconceivable for the retired U.S. Army Major General. 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.