Category Archives: Families in the News

Mother shares 9/11 memories of daughter’s last phone call

At the Town of Deerpark’s September 11th Memorial Service this year, after the official speeches, the attendees are invited to share their stories. This year, family member Mary Bratton recounted […]

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NYPD cop who spent weeks digging at Ground Zero for FDNY brother killed by 9/11-related cancer 18 years later

NYPD Detective Joseph Paolillo, 55, died of a rare cancer linked to his time at the recovery efforts searching for the remains of his brother, FDNY Battalion Chief John Paolillo, 51, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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9/11 widow pleads for return of stolen wedding ring

Wedding rings belonging to September 11th widow Monica Iken have been stolen. 

Please call 347-742-0431 if you know the whereabouts of the rings.

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