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.
On September 11, 2001, Col. Paul J. Evanko of the Pennsylvania State Police responded to the crash of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 in a field in rural Pennsylvania. His notes from that time inspired a new exhibit, Witness to History: Col. Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The exhibit will […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Michael J. Toal of Ladder 20 died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 29, 2021. He was a 29-year veteran of the FDNY. His wake will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home in Wall Township, NJ. FF Toal’s Mass of Christian […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Michael J. Toal of Ladder 20 died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 29, 2021. He was a 29-year veteran of the FDNY. FF Toal’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake, NJ. In lieu of flowers, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Michael J. Toal of Ladder 20 died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 29, 2021. He was a 29-year veteran of the FDNY. FF Toal’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Catharine Church in Spring Lake, NJ. In lieu of flowers, […]
The 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held from Saturday, October 2, 2021 through Sunday, October 3, 2021, honoring firefighters nationwide who have died in the line of duty. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Candlelight Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 7:00pm ET. Those FDNY firefighters whose names […]
The live streaming of the 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Service can be seen here or here on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 10:00am ET. Two hundred and fifteen names of firefighters who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The ceremony will last two and […]
The live streaming of the 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Service can be seen here or here on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 10:00am ET. Two hundred and fifteen names of firefighters who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The ceremony will last two and […]
Retired NYPD Officer William Michael Kelly, 59, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died on October 3, 2021. The Rockaway native had World Trade Center-related skin cancer, which contributed to his death. Billy served in the New York City Police Department, retiring in 2004. His memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00am […]
Retired NYPD Officer William Michael Kelly, 59, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died on October 3, 2021. The Rockaway native had World Trade Center-related skin cancer, which contributed to his death. Billy served in the New York City Police Department, retiring in 2004. His memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00am […]
A fundraiser will be held at Governor’s at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 to benefit FDNY Firefighter Robert Olsen, who has been diagnosed with advanced ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) after misdiagnoses. Rob is a 23-year veteran of the FDNY who spent his career […]
There will be an evening benefit for the Fealgood Foundation at 8:00pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at City Winery. Doors open at 6:00pm. The event is a concert and film tribute to those World Trade Center recovery workers, especially FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer and NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez who lobbied Congress to cover the […]
Retired NYPD Chief James L. Ward, 76, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on October 10, 2021. His wake will be held at Nolan Funeral Home in Northport, NY on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. His cremation will be private. Burial and a celebration of Jim’s […]
A 10-13 benefit event will be held for the family of NYPD SDS Cornelius “Dougie” Douglas on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:00pm until midnight at Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx. A $40.00 admission donation at the door will help Dougie’s family cope with expenses left after his death in June 2021 from […]
The Ray Pfeifer Foundation Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021. Sponsorships, foursomes, and post-golf celebration tickets are all available at Golf@TheRPF.org now. The winner’s trophy will now be called the “Lou Alvarez Cup” in honor of NYPD Detective Lou Alvarez who died of World Trade Center-related cancer just weeks after successfully […]
Retired FDNY FF Rudolf “Rudy” Dent, 75, retired member of L-33, died on Saturday night due to World Trade Center-related illness. He served the FDNY for 26 years, including his response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also served as a NYPD officer for 4 years, and was a Vietnam veteran. His […]
FF Rudolf “Rudy” Dent, retired member of L-33, died on Saturday night due to World Trade Center-related illness. He served the FDNY for 26 years, including his response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also served as a NYPD officer for 4 years, and was a Vietnam veteran. A graveside service will […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Arthur S. Lakiotes, 75, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. His wake will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm and again on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and then from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Marine Park Funeral Home […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Arthur S. Lakiotes, 75, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. His wake will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and then from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Marine Park Funeral Home in Brooklyn. Chief Lakiotes’ Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021, […]
The fourth annual Firefighter Mike O'Hanlon Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, NY. Registration begins at 10:30am, with a BBQ lunch at 11:00am. Golf will be played in best ball 4-man scramble format. After the day’s golf, there will be a […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Arthur S. Lakiotes, 75, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Chief Lakiotes’ Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow at Green-Wood Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Arthur S. […]
The fourth annual Firefighter Mike O'Hanlon Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, NY. Registration begins at 10:30am, with a BBQ lunch at 11:00am. Golf will be played in best ball 4-man scramble format. After the day’s golf, there will be a […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Arthur S. Lakiotes, 75, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Chief Lakiotes’ Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow at Green-Wood Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Arthur S. […]
From 1:00pm until 4:00pm on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe, NY, the 9th annual Charity Chili Cook-Off will feature chilis concocted by local EMS, DPW, fire and police departments as they compete for the title of 2021 Chili Champions. Admission costs $25.00. Each ticket includes 4 4-ounce chili samples. […]