9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
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February 2021
Build-a-Rig Raffle to Honor the late NYPD Officer Scott Blackshaw
Raffle tickets are on sale to raise funds to purchase a funeral rig honoring Scott Blackshaw for the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. Tickets cost $100.00 each and 1,000 tickets will be sold. The prize is either a 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle from O’Toole’s Harley or $15,000 in cash. Tickets and more details are available here or here. Retired NYPD Officer Scott Blackshaw, 52, died in 2018 of World Trade Center-related esophageal and brain cancers. The drawing will be held…
Find out more »Brick paver fundraiser to build a fountain at the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Garden
The small town of Middletown, New Jersey was devastated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, losing more people than any other town except New York City itself. The Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Garden Committee is raising money to add a fountain to the memorial. They're selling brick pavers that will form a path to the fountain. Bricks can be engraved with a name or message. If you order a brick before April 30, 2021, it can be installed in time…
Find out more »Virtual celebration of life for James Vincent McQuade, retired DSNY
James Vincent McQuade was born on April 30, 1971 and died in Florida of World Trade Center-related illness on February 15, 2021. He was 49. He had a long career with DSNY, serving at the World Trade Center recovery efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A virtual memorial service can be seen here. Messages for his family can be left here.
Find out more »Applications being accepted for 2021 Richard J. Guadagno Fellow at Flight 93 National Memorial
Our friends at the Flight 93 National Memorial are looking for a creative, self-motivated and independent young professional to be the next Richard J. Guadagno Fellow. The Fellow would join the Flight 93 National Memorial team of park rangers, memorial partners and volunteers, working with the interpretation division, as well as collaboration with education and resource management divisions. The Richard J. Guadagno Fellow will serve from approximately April 2021 through January 2022, the start date is flexible. Ideal candidates should…
Find out more »Leave a message for the family of Joseph Michael Abate, Local 3
Native Staten Islander Joseph Michael Abate, of the Electrician’s Union, Local #3, 67, died in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 18, 2021 of World Trade Center-related lung cancer. He was an electrician for the New York City Police Department for 37 years, retiring nearly five years ago. As per Joseph's wishes, a Celebration of Joseph's life will be held privately with immediate family members only. The family respectfully asks, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the…
Find out more »March 2021
Fundraising Run to support the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation
Retired FDNY FF Jeff Cool's oldest son, Jeff, Jr., will run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours in Joey’s name from March 4, 2021 until March 6, 2021. Joseph DiBernardo jumped with Jeff from a burning building on Black Sunday, January 23, 2005. Both were gravely injured, along with several others. Two other FDNY officers, Lt. John Bellew and Lt. Curtis Meyron, were killed. Joseph died of his injuries years later. Donations can be made either through Jeff…
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