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 FDNY Firefighter James "Jimmy" Lanza died on April 6, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. Noted for his generosity and his charity work, Jimmy was beloved. He spent much of his career at El Barrio's Bravest, E-53/L-43. He was 71. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00am at […]
The Bipartisan Policy Center will present a panel discussion entitled Wringing Order from Chaos: Principles for U.S. Engagement in the Middle East on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:30am at their center in Washington D.C. The event will be available online as well. Ryan Crocker, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer is a beloved member of the September 11th community who has battled for the rights of those sickened by the toxins at the World Trade Center site while fighting stage 4 cancer. The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation has helped Ray greatly, as it helps countless families with members who […]
The annual Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery at the Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheatre will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 6:30am. Prelude music performed by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will start at 6:15am. The worship service will be non-denominational. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Easter […]
Firefighter Robert "Bert" Mentrasti of the Fairview Fire District has died of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was 54. His wake will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 and on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm each day at the Ballard Durand Funeral Home in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Mentrasti’s funeral will be held […]
Firefighter Robert "Bert" Mentrasti of the Fairview Fire District has died of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was 54. His wake will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 and on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm each day at the Ballard Durand Funeral Home in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Mentrasti’s funeral will be held […]