BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//September 11th Families Association - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:September 11th Families Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://911families.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for September 11th Families Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20220929T154213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T181027Z UID:39445-1665561600-1680454800@911families.org SUMMARY:Fire Museum photography exhibit - Firehouse: The Photography of Jill Freedman DESCRIPTION:The FDNY Fire Museum will display a new photography exhibit called Firehouse: The Photography of Jill Freedman from October 12\, 2022 until April 2\, 2023. \nThe exhibit consists of photographs taken in the 1970s from a year-long project depicting FDNY firefighters from the Bronx and Harlem – some of the busiest firehouses in the city – during one of the most tumultuous times in the FDNY. \nTo learn more\, please click here. \nNew York City Fire Museum\n278 Spring Street (between Hudson and Varick Streets)\nNew York\, NY 10013 URL:https://911families.org/event/fire-museum-photography-exhibit-firehouse-the-photography-of-jill-freedman/ CATEGORIES:Exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221128T210618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T210821Z UID:39535-1667980800-1670068800@911families.org SUMMARY:Light up Wethersfield\, CT with Keane Foundation Luminaria kits for Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:Join the Richard M. Keane Foundation in a 48-year-old Wethersfield tradition by displaying luminaria\, special votive candles in sand-lined bags\, along your property this Christmas Eve. \nLuminaria are most beautiful when entire neighborhoods display them. It is recommended that you display bags at the end of your yard 6-10 feet apart along the road. Become a captain for your street. \nEach luminaria kit costs $2.00\, and includes a 16-hour candle\, special bag\, and instructions. All proceeds raised will benefit the Keane Foundation’s After-School Enrichment Programs and the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center. \nKits are available at Wethersfield Travel in Old Wethersfield now through 12:00pm on Thursday\, December 22\, 2022 for use on Christmas Eve. To order your kits\, please call 860-402-8989\, and they will be ready for you to pick up at your convenience. \nLight your luminaria at dusk on Christmas Eve\, they will shine until Christmas morning! \nThe Richard M. Keane Foundation was established to create a 9/11 Memorial Sports Center in the Wethersfield community. Richard Keane\, a community leader who loved children and sports\, was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11\, 2001. \nWethersfield Travel\n219 Main Street\nOld Wethersfield\, CT 06109 \nKeane Foundation 9/11 Memorial Sports Center\n30 Greenfield Street\nWethersfield\, CT  06109 URL:https://911families.org/event/light-up-wethersfield-ct-with-keane-foundation-luminaria-kits-for-christmas-eve-3/ CATEGORIES:event in honour of a September 11th victim,Exhibit,Family event,Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221207T204727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T204735Z UID:39573-1668412800-1673370000@911families.org SUMMARY:Coping with the holidays while grieving DESCRIPTION:Grief can be especially hard to cope with over the holidays. We compiled some tips here\, here\, here\, and here to help you cope. URL:https://911families.org/event/coping-with-the-holidays-while-grieving/ CATEGORIES:Bereavement support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221027T172228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T172228Z UID:39495-1669136400-1672506000@911families.org SUMMARY:Lights for Life – charity Christmas light display in memory of Debra Ann DiMartino DESCRIPTION:Lights 4 Life\, Joseph DiMartino’s fabulous display of Christmas decorations\, will again raise money for Staten Island University Hospital’s Pediatric Cancer Unit in honor of his wife\, Debra Ann DiMartino\, who was killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks. \nThis year #Lights4Life begins at 5:00pm on Thanksgiving Thursday\, November 22\, 2022 and can be seen nightly until after Christmas. \nIf you would like to donate\, please use Venmo @Joseph-DiMartino-7 or mail a check made out to SIUH Foundation\, Inc. and send it to the address below. \nJoseph DiMartino\n107 Sharrotts Road\nStaten Island\, NY 10309 URL:https://911families.org/event/lights-for-life-charity-christmas-light-display-in-memory-of-debra-ann-dimartino-3/ CATEGORIES:Children's event,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Exhibit,Family event,Fundraiser,Support children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T203232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T203332Z UID:39561-1669881600-1670778000@911families.org SUMMARY:NYPD's 67th Precinct East Flatbush Toy Drive DESCRIPTION:Please donate new and unwrapped toys to the 67th Precinct’s Toy Drive until Sunday\, December 11\, 2022. \nGifts are needed for children aged 8 months to 16 years old. \nNYPD 67th Precinct\n2820 Snyder Avenue\nBrooklyn\, NY 11226 URL:https://911families.org/event/nypds-67th-precinct-east-flatbush-toy-drive/ CATEGORIES:Toy drive/food drive/clothing drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T213354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T213803Z UID:39563-1669881600-1672419600@911families.org SUMMARY:Nominations open for World Trade Center Health Program STAC Committee DESCRIPTION:Nominations for the World Trade Center Health Program’s Scientific/Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) will be accepted until December 30\, 2022. \nThe STAC Committee consists of 17 experts on various aspects of World Trade Center health. \nCurrently\, the WTC Health Program is seeking nominations for members in the following categories \n\nOccupational physician;\nEnvironmental medicine or environmental health professional;\nRepresentative of World Trade Center rescue or recovery workers.\n\nThe usual term of membership is 4 years. \nMore information on the committee can be found here. \nNominate someone here. URL:https://911families.org/event/nominations-open-for-world-trade-center-health-program-stac-committee/ CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221128T183455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T183832Z UID:39533-1669903200-1669928400@911families.org SUMMARY:Wake for retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo\, E-226 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo\, of E-226\, died on November 26\, 2022 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Chiodo served the FDNY for 25 years. He was 65. \nHis wake will be held on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Colonial Funeral Home on Staten Island. \nFF Chiodo’s funeral will take place at 11:00am on Friday\, December 2\, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Staten Island. \nEntombment will follow the funeral at Resurrection Cemetery. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the Chiodo family requests that donations in memory of FF Chiodo be made to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. \nTo leave a message of condolence to the family\, please click here. \nColonial Funeral Home\n2819 Hylan Boulevard\nStaten Island\, NY 10306 \nOur Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church\n61 New Dorp Lane\nStaten Island\, NY 10306 \nResurrection Cemetery\n361 Sharrott Ave.\nStaten Island\, NY10309 \nFDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\, Ltd.\nP.O. BOX 340949\nBrooklyn\, NY 11234 URL:https://911families.org/event/wake-for-retired-fdny-firefighter-peter-a-chiodo-e-226/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221123T162131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T162201Z UID:39528-1669968000-1670086800@911families.org SUMMARY:Screening of documentary film "Remembering Mychal" - Syracuse\, NY DESCRIPTION:A screening of Remembering Mychal\, one of the documentaries about beloved FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge\, will be shown on the weekend of Friday\, December 2\, 2022 and Saturday\, December 3\, 2022 at All Saints Church in Syracuse. \nThe film\, directed by Brendan Fay\, a friend of Father Mychal’s\, shows a memorial service with a wide variety of Judge’s friends sharing stories. \nDetails about the time are still being finalized\, but please save the date if you are in the area. \nA link to the film’s trailer can be found here. \nAll Saints Church\n1340 Lancaster Avenue\nSyracuse\, NY 13210 URL:https://911families.org/event/screening-of-documentary-film-remembering-mychal-syracuse-ny/ CATEGORIES:event in honour of a September 11th victim,Movie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221128T183746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T183746Z UID:39534-1669978800-1669986000@911families.org SUMMARY:Funeral for retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo\, E-226 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo\, of E-226\, died on November 26\, 2022 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Chiodo served the FDNY for 25 years. He was 65. \nFF Chiodo’s funeral will take place at 11:00am on Friday\, December 2\, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Staten Island. \nEntombment will follow the funeral at Resurrection Cemetery. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the Chiodo family requests that donations in memory of FF Chiodo be made to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. \nTo leave a message of condolence to the family\, please click here. \nOur Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church\n61 New Dorp Lane\nStaten Island\, NY 10306 \nResurrection Cemetery\n361 Sharrott Ave.\nStaten Island\, NY 10309 \nFDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\, Ltd.\nP.O. Box 340949\nBrooklyn\, NY 11234 URL:https://911families.org/event/funeral-for-retired-fdny-firefighter-peter-a-chiodo-e-226/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221122T214308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155856Z UID:39526-1670058000-1670086800@911families.org SUMMARY:Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser – Morristown\, NJ DESCRIPTION:The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday\, December 3\, 2022 and Sunday\, December 4\, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown\, NJ. \nFor every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days\, $10.00 will be donated to the Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation. Please mention the Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation when checking out. \nA hot dog cart onsite will offer free hot dogs\, cookies\, and drinks. You can also shop\, choosing from a variety of holiday decorations. \nDonations to the foundation are accepted here. \nThe Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation honors Kevin Hannaford\, who was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center at the age of 32. He had a small son\, Patrick\, 2\, and was expecting his second child when he was killed at Cantor Fitzgerald. Appropriately\, the foundation supports bereaved children with scholarships and other educational opportunities. \nCountry Mile Gardens\n108 Mount Kemble Drive\nMorristown\, NJ 07960 \nThe Kevin J. Hannaford Sr. Foundation\nP.O. Box 121\n19 Morristown Road\nBasking Ridge\, NJ 07920-121 URL:https://911families.org/event/kevin-j-hannaford-sr-foundation-christmas-tree-fundraiser-morristown-nj-3/ CATEGORIES:Children's event,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Family event,Fundraiser,Sale/Shopping event,Support children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221122T214436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155926Z UID:39527-1670144400-1670173200@911families.org SUMMARY:Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser – Morristown\, NJ DESCRIPTION:The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Sunday\, December 4\, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown\, NJ. \nFor every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days\, $10.00 will be donated to the Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation. Please mention the Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation when checking out. \nA hot dog cart onsite will offer free hot dogs\, cookies\, and drinks. You can also shop\, choosing from a variety of holiday decorations. \nDonations to the foundation are accepted here. \nThe Kevin J. Hannaford\, Sr. Foundation honors Kevin Hannaford\, who was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center at the age of 32. He had a small son\, Patrick\, 2\, and was expecting his second child when he was killed at Cantor Fitzgerald. Appropriately\, the foundation supports bereaved children with scholarships and other educational opportunities. \nCountry Mile Gardens\n108 Mount Kemble Drive\nMorristown\, NJ 07960 \nThe Kevin J. Hannaford Sr. Foundation\nP.O. Box 121\n19 Morristown Road\nBasking Ridge\, NJ 07920-121 URL:https://911families.org/event/kevin-j-hannaford-sr-foundation-christmas-tree-fundraiser-morristown-nj-4/ CATEGORIES:Children's event,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Family event,Fundraiser,Sale/Shopping event,Support children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221116T212753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T212805Z UID:39522-1670155200-1670166000@911families.org SUMMARY:NYC Fire Museum’s Santa Rescue DESCRIPTION:Watch an FDNY ladder truck rescue Santa Claus from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum on Sunday\, December 4\, 2022 at 12:00pm. Once he’s safely inside the Museum\, Santa will take gift requests and pose for photos. \nRefreshments and entertainment will be provided to participants. Attending families can also explore the Museum during the event. \nTickets must be purchased in advance – no tickets are available at the door. Tickets may be purchased here. \nNew York City Fire Museum\n278 Spring Street (between Hudson and Varick Streets)\nNew York\, NY 10013 URL:https://911families.org/event/nyc-fire-museums-santa-rescue/ CATEGORIES:Children's event,Family event,Open house,Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T190208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T190222Z UID:39559-1670241600-1670252400@911families.org SUMMARY:Port Authority Police Department vs. New Jersey State Police Ice Hockey - East Rutherford\, NJ DESCRIPTION:The hockey teams of the Port Authority Police Department and the New Jersey State Police will play a charity game at the American Dream Ice Rink on Saturday\, December 10\, 2022 at noon. \nAdmission is free if you bring a new\, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. \nAmerican Dream Ice Rink\n1 American Dream Way\nEast Rutherford\, NJ 07073 URL:https://911families.org/event/port-authority-police-department-vs-new-jersey-state-police-ice-hockey-east-rutherford-nj/ CATEGORIES:Family event,Hockey,Toy drive/food drive/clothing drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T165040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T165529Z UID:39551-1670400000-1670432400@911families.org SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for retired PAPD Detective Matthew Besheer - Punta Gorda\, FL DESCRIPTION:Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 28\, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state\, local\, and federal levels. \nDuring his career\, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997\, he was awarded the Attorney General’s Award\, a great honor. \nBesheer’s detective work was showcased on the History Channel documentary Road to 9/11\, Nightline\, and in the book\, The Hunt for KSM. \nDetective Besheer retired from the PAPD in 2000\, moved to Florida and joined the Punta Gorda Police Dept.\, but returned to NYC on September 11\, 2001 to assist at the site of the World Trade Center. \nThere will be a Celebration of Life for Detective Besheer on Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 in North Port and another one in central New Jersey on Friday\, December 16\, 2022. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the family asks that you please consider making a donation in Detective Besheer’s honor to either the National D-Day Foundation or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. \nYou can post a message to his family here. \nFarley Funeral Homes and Crematory – North Port\n5900 South Biscayne Boulevard\nNorth Port\, FL 34287 URL:https://911families.org/event/celebration-of-life-for-retired-papd-detective-matthew-besheer-punta-gorda-fl/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T185331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T185331Z UID:39558-1670432400-1670605200@911families.org SUMMARY:Fill the Cruiser toy drive - Arlington\, VA DESCRIPTION:The Arlington County Police Department will hold their annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive on Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm during Ballston BID Day. \nDonations are also accepted at Police Headquarters until Friday\, December 9\, 2022. \nArlington County Police Headquarters\n1425 Courthouse Road\nArlington\, VA URL:https://911families.org/event/fill-the-cruiser-toy-drive-arlington-va/ CATEGORIES:Toy drive/food drive/clothing drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221208T184502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T184718Z UID:39575-1670508000-1670533200@911families.org SUMMARY:Wake for retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty\, B-9 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3\, 2022. \nBC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102\, then moved to Manhattan\, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1\, and then served as a Battalion Chief in the 9th Battalion in midtown\, before finishing his career as Chief of Safety. Chief O’Flaherty retired after 38 years of service following injuries sustained during the September 11\, 2001 terrorist attacks. \nHe is survived by his wife of 54 years\, Karin O’Flaherty\, and four adult children. \nHis wake will be held at Macken Mortuary in Rockville Centre on Thursday\, December 8\, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. \nChief O’Flaherty’s funeral Mass will be said at 10:30am on Friday\, December 9\, 2022 at the Cathedral of St. Agnes in Rockville Centre. \nPrivate cremation will immediately follow Mass. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the family requests that donations in memory of Chief O’Flaherty are directed to any of FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\, Long Beach Waterfront Warriors\, or the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. \nCondolences may be left for the family here. \nMacken Mortuary\n52 Clinton Avenue\nRockville Centre\, NY 11570 \nSt. Agnes Cathedral\n29 Quealy Place\nRockville Centre\, NY 11570 \nFDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\nP.O. Box 340949\nBrooklyn\, NY 11234 \nLong Beach Waterfront Warriors\nP.O. Box 210\nLong Beach\, NY 11561 \nThe New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation\n21 Asch Loop\nBronx\, NY 10475 URL:https://911families.org/event/wake-for-retired-fdny-battalion-chief-brian-e-oflaherty-b-9/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221208T185158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T185158Z UID:39577-1670581800-1670589000@911families.org SUMMARY:Funeral for retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty\, B-9 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3\, 2022. \nBC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102\, then moved to Manhattan\, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1\, and then served as a Battalion Chief in the 9th Battalion in midtown\, before finishing his career as Chief of Safety. Chief O’Flaherty retired after 38 years of service following injuries sustained during the September 11\, 2001 terrorist attacks. \nHe is survived by his wife of 54 years\, Karin O’Flaherty\, and four adult children. \nChief O’Flaherty’s funeral Mass will be said at 10:30am on Friday\, December 9\, 2022 at the Cathedral of St. Agnes in Rockville Centre. Private cremation will immediately follow Mass. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the family requests that donations in memory of Chief O’Flaherty are directed to any of FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\, Long Beach Waterfront Warriors\, or the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. \nCondolences may be left for the family here. \nMacken Mortuary\n52 Clinton Avenue\nRockville Centre\, NY 11570 \nSt. Agnes Cathedral\n29 Quealy Place\nRockville Centre\, NY 11570 \nFDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation\nP.O. Box 340949\nBrooklyn\, NY 11234 \nLong Beach Waterfront Warriors\nP.O. Box 210\nLong Beach\, NY 11561 \nThe New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation\n21 Asch Loop\nBronx\, NY 10475 URL:https://911families.org/event/funeral-for-retired-fdny-battalion-chief-brian-e-oflaherty-b-9/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221209T195004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T195004Z UID:39585-1670666400-1670673600@911families.org SUMMARY:Street Renaming for PAPD Officer James W. Kennelly - Massapequa\, NY DESCRIPTION:Old Sunrise Highway between Carman Hills Road and County Line Road in Massapequa will be renamed in honor of Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly\, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on June 17\, 2017. Officer Kennelly was also a member of Massapequa Volunteer FD. \nPlease meet at the corner of Carman Hills Road and Old Sunrise Highway to honor his sacrifice. \nCarman Hills Road and Old Sunrise Highway\nMassapequa\, NY 11758 URL:https://911families.org/event/street-renaming-for-papd-officer-james-w-kennelly-massapequa-ny/ CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Site illness or death,Street, building or project renaming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221207T182430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T182430Z UID:39570-1670767200-1670788800@911families.org SUMMARY:Wake for retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga\, E-301 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga\, 75\, died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 5\, 2022. His FDNY career lasted 38 years. He retired out of Engine Company 301. \nHis wake will be held on Sunday\, December 11\, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at R. Stutzmann & Sons Funeral Home in Queens. \nHis funeral Mass will be said at 9:45am on Monday\, December 12\, 2022 at American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Queens. \nBurial at Calverton Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral Mass. \nCondolence messages may be sent to the family here. \nStutzmann & Sons Funeral Home\n224-39 Jamaica Avenue\nQueens\, NY 11428 \nAmerican Martyrs Roman Catholic Church\n79-43 Bell Boulevard\nQueens\, NY 11364 \nCalverton Cemetery\n210 Princeton Boulevard\nCalverton\, NY 11792 URL:https://911families.org/event/wake-for-retired-fdny-ff-michael-j-arriaga-e-301/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221209T171709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T171709Z UID:39583-1670783400-1670787000@911families.org SUMMARY:Worldwide Candle-Lighting Day ceremony - via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Join Rick’s Place in honoring those we have lost at 6:30pm on Sunday\, December 11\, 2022 in a Zoom candle-lighting ceremony of remembrance. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required as space is limited. Register here. URL:https://911families.org/event/worldwide-candle-lighting-day-ceremony-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Candlelight vigil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221207T182804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T182804Z UID:39572-1670837400-1670842800@911families.org SUMMARY:Funeral for retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga\, E-301 DESCRIPTION:Retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga\, 75\, died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 5\, 2022. His FDNY career lasted 38 years. He retired out of Engine Company 301. \nHis funeral Mass will be said at 9:45am on Monday\, December 12\, 2022 at American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Queens. \nBurial at Calverton Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral Mass. \nCondolence messages may be sent to the family here. \nAmerican Martyrs Roman Catholic Church\n79-43 Bell Boulevard\nQueens\, NY 11364 \nCalverton Cemetery\n210 Princeton Boulevard\nCalverton\, NY 11792 URL:https://911families.org/event/funeral-for-retired-fdny-ff-michael-j-arriaga-e-301/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service,Site illness or death END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T182043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T183630Z UID:39556-1670958000-1670961600@911families.org SUMMARY:Survivors of Blue Suicide talk "Holidays Can Be Hard" DESCRIPTION:Survivors of Blue Suicide will hold a talk\, Holidays Can Be Hard\, about getting through the holidays on Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022 at 6:00pm Central Time (7:00pm Eastern Time). \nThe talk will focus on ways to remember and include your loved one in your holiday\, how to enjoy the holidays in a new way\, and what to do when you’re just really struggling. \nTo participate\, please click here or here to register and you will receive information about the talk\, which will be held on Zoom. URL:https://911families.org/event/survivors-of-blue-suicide-talk-holidays-can-be-hard/ CATEGORIES:Bereavement support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221202T162636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T162646Z UID:39549-1671019200-1671040800@911families.org SUMMARY:Battery Park City Holiday Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:There will be a blood drive on Wednesday\, December 14\, 2022\, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at the River Terrace Community Room in Battery Park City. Blood is urgently needed in New York City. \nAppointments are required – please make an appointment by clicking here. \n6 River Terrace (between North End Ave. and River Terrace)\nGround Floor Community Room\nNew York\, NY 10282 URL:https://911families.org/event/battery-park-city-holiday-blood-drive/ CATEGORIES:Blood or bone marrow drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221215T181154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T181154Z UID:39599-1671091200-1673110800@911families.org SUMMARY:Volunteers needed for NY Islanders Game benefitting Answer the Call   DESCRIPTION:Answer the Call (aka NY Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund) has been selected as the charity partner for the NY Islanders for the game on Tuesday\, January 10\, 2023 at UBS Arena in Elmont\, NY\, as the Islanders take on the Dallas Stars. \nThey need volunteers to staff a table in the arena throughout the game. Volunteers would sell items\, hand out temporary tattoos\, and serve as ambassadors for Answer the Call.  Volunteers would start at approximately 4:45pm and stay until the end of the second intermission. \nPlease click here to volunteer. \nUBS Arena\n2400 Hempstead Turnpike\nElmont\, NY 11003 \nAnswer the Call aka NY Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund\n156 West 56th Street\, Suite 901\nNew York\, NY 10019 URL:https://911families.org/event/volunteers-needed-for-ny-islanders-game-benefitting-answer-the-call/ CATEGORIES:Hockey,Support children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T165155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T165715Z UID:39552-1671177600-1671210000@911families.org SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for retired PAPD Detective Matthew Besheer - Central NJ DESCRIPTION:Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 29\, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state\, local\, and federal levels. \nDuring his career\, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997\, he was awarded the Attorney General’s Award\, a great honor. \nBesheer’s detective work was showcased on the History Channel documentary Road to 9/11\, Nightline\, and in the book\, The Hunt for KSM. \nDetective Besheer retired from the PAPD in 2000\, moved to Florida and joined the Punta Gorda Police Dept.\, but returned to NYC on September 11\, 2001 to assist at the site of the World Trade Center. \nThere will be a Celebration of Life for Detective Besheer on Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 in North Port and another one in central New Jersey on Friday\, December 16\, 2022. \nIn lieu of flowers\, the family asks that you please consider making a donation in Detective Besheer’s honor to either the National D-Day Foundation or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. \nYou can post a message to his family here. URL:https://911families.org/event/celebration-of-life-for-retired-papd-detective-matthew-besheer-central-nj/ CATEGORIES:Event in honor of a September 11th recovery worker,Funeral/wake/memorial service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221213T203007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T203007Z UID:39589-1671264000-1671274800@911families.org SUMMARY:Rick’s Place Pancake Breakfast with Santa -- Westfield\, MA DESCRIPTION:Rick’s Place is hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa from 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday\, December 17\, 2022\, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Westfield\, Massachusetts. \nTickets cost $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child aged 6 to 12. Children under 6 attend free. Proceeds benefit Rick’s Place\, Rachel’s Table\, and Kev’s Foundation. \nBring your camera – Santa will pose for pictures! \nRick’s Place honors Eric “Rick” Thorpe\, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks\, by serving as a special place for bereaved children. \nOur Lady of the Blessed Sacrament\n127 Holyoke Road\nWestfield\, MA 01085 URL:https://911families.org/event/ricks-place-pancake-breakfast-with-santa-westfield-ma/ CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Children's event,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Family event,Support children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T233000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221209T170546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T195211Z UID:39581-1671303600-1671319800@911families.org SUMMARY:Mistletoe Ball to support several charities including Team Shamrock - Spring Lake\, NJ DESCRIPTION:The second annual Mistletoe Ball will be held on Saturday\, December 17\, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Shore Club NJ. \nTickets cost $150.00 and can be purchased here. The evening’s proceeds will benefit several charities\, including Team Shamrock\, which honors Don Robertson\, Jr. who was killed on 9/11\, Common Ground Grief Center\, the Alayna Jayne Foundation\, the Huntington Disease Society of America\, and John Litowinsky. \nThe event runs from 7:00pm until 1:00am and features live music by Enjoy\, Anthony S. Ferraro and Sheriff Restless; a 6-hour premium open bar; heavy passed hors d’oeuvres\, a raw bar\, pasta station\, carving station\, and desserts; hand-rolled cigars and a photo booth. \nDress code is “black tie admired\, not required”. \nShore Club NJ\n700 State Highway 71\nSpring Lake\, NJ 07762 URL:https://911families.org/event/mistletoe-ball-to-support-several-charities-including-team-shamrock-spring-lake-nj/ CATEGORIES:Cocktails,Dance,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221214T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T171433Z UID:39594-1671386400-1671390000@911families.org SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Gathering for the Grieving DESCRIPTION:The Cathedral of St. John the Divine will hold a Blue Christmas vigil on Sunday\, December 18\, 2022 from 6:15pm until 7:00pm\, the longest night of the year\, for those struggling with grief\, isolation\, and other difficult emotions during the holidays. \nPlease enter at the main entrance on West 112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. \nCathedral of St. John the Divine\n1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street)\nNew York\, NY 10025 URL:https://911families.org/event/blue-christmas-for-the-grieving/ CATEGORIES:Grief support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221205T183929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T183929Z UID:39557-1671562800-1671566400@911families.org SUMMARY:Survivors of Blue Suicide "Let’s Just Talk" session DESCRIPTION:Survivors of Blue Suicide will hold a “Let’s Just Talk” session via Zoom on Tuesday\, December 20\, 2022 at 6:00pm Central Time (7:00pm Eastern Time). \nSurvivors will have an opportunity to share\, support others\, and gain support. \nRegister here or here to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://911families.org/event/survivors-of-blue-suicide-lets-just-talk-session/ CATEGORIES:Bereavement support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T060250 CREATED:20221220T175928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T181827Z UID:39603-1672236000-1672261200@911families.org SUMMARY:Wake for FDNY Firefighter William P. Moon II\, Rescue 2 DESCRIPTION:FDNY Firefighter William P. Moon II of Rescue 2 was critically injured during a training exercise and did not survive. He died on December 18\, 2022. He was 47\, and leaves a wife and two young children. He served the FDNY for 21 years. \nHis wake will be held at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in East Islip on Wednesday\, December 28\, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm with a firematic service with the Islip FD\, where FF Moon volunteered\, at 7:30pm. \nFF Moon’s funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am on Thursday\, December 29\, 2022 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Bay Shore\, NY. Burial will follow in Oakwood  Cemetery. \nIn lieu of flowers\, please consider a donation to the Moon Children Scholarship Fund To make a donation\, please click here and select “FF William P. Moon Children’s Scholarship Fund” from the drop-down menu. 100% of donations will go to the Moon Children Scholarship Fund. \nTo leave a condolence message for the Moon family\, please click here. \nFredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home\n200 East Main Street\nEast Islip\, NY 11730 \nSt. Patrick’s R.C. Church\n9 North Clinton Avenue\nBay Shore\, NY 11706 \nOakwood Cemetery\nBrentwood Road & Moffitt Boulevard\nBay Shore\, NY 11706 URL:https://911families.org/event/wake-for-fdny-firefighter-william-p-moon-ii-rescue-2/ CATEGORIES:Funeral/wake/memorial service,Injured in the line of duty,LODD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR