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.
Retired FF Adolfo Otano, formerly of Engine 202, has died of World Trade Center-related illness toxins from working at the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 10:30am at St. James Cathedral in Brooklyn. St. James […]
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Charles L. Jones III, of Ladder 165, who died on January 29, 2013 of esophageal cancer contracted during his work at the World Trade Center recovery effort. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-317and […]
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Martin Fullam, of Ladder 87, who died of the World Trade Center-related illnesses polymyositis and pulmonary fibrosis on January 28, 2013. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-167 and L-87. All off-duty members and their […]
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team will host a flag football game on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, NJ. Players will include rescue and recovery workers from the World Trade Center recovery operation, NFL players and amputees from the Wounded Warrior team. The Wounded Warrior […]
Lung cancer is the number-1 cancer killer in America, and of course, it is rampant among World Trade Center recovery workers. 433 people a day die from lung cancer - 159,480 deaths a year. Support the American Lung Association and raise funds to fight lung cancer by climbing 32 flights of stairs on Saturday, February […]
The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation will host their second annual dinner fundraiser at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach on Friday, February 28, 2014. The cocktail hour will begin at 7:00pm, followed by dinner. $100.00 per person includes dinner, DJ and open bar. Journal advertising opportunities are available. To purchase tickets or for […]