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 Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His wake will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His wake will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady of Victory […]
For the second straight year, New York City’s Fleet Week will be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. Virtual Fleet Week New York will be held on social media from Wednesday, May 26, 2021 until Monday, May 31, 2021. This year's schedule of events is still under development, but will occur on Fleet Week New […]
Retired FDNY Lt. Thomas Nixon died on May 22, 2021 at the age of 80. In addition to his FDNY career, he was a union plumber. He served the FDNY for 23 years, beginning his career at Engine 15, retiring out of Ladder 85. He was already retired in 2001, but still responded to the […]
Firefighter William N. Tolley Memorial Park in Bethpage, NY has been completed. It features a playset shaped like a fire truck. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:00pm. FF Tolley of FDNY Ladder 135, was killed in the line of duty on April 20, 2017. Firefighter William N. Tolley […]