Category Archives: Families in the News

Staten Island homeowner Joe DiMartino shows off elaborate Christmas display, collects donations for charity

To honor Debra Ann DiMartino, who was killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, her husband, Joe, decorates his yard and house with a spectacular Christmas light display […]

Also posted in 9/11 Community Supports Victims of Terrorism and Disaster | Comments closed

Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center to honor 9/11 victims by telling their story

Jim Laychak lost his brother Dave in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He is now the president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund and is working to build a visitor center for the people who come to the Pentagon Memorial, to ensure that the stories of that day are never lost.

Also posted in 9/11 Memorials | Comments closed

Peter Ganci III, son of FDNY chief killed on 9/11, promoted to captain

Peter Ganci III is now an FDNY captain.

His father, FDNY Chief of Department Peter Ganci, was killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He had a chance to escape, but refused to leave his men and was killed in the collapse of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Also posted in 9/11 Community | Comments closed