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11/20/2025

“The so-called ‘graveyard’ at Fresh Kills in Staten Island, New York — a place where the remains, debris, and memories from the World Trade Center were carefully sifted, studied, and honored. It stands as a somber reminder of the immense loss, the painstaking recovery efforts, and the countless lives forever changed after 9/11.”

11/19/2025

“Belmar, NJ has never forgotten — and never will. This community continues to honor the heroes, remember the lives lost, and keep the spirit of unity and resilience alive with every passing year.”

11/19/2025

FDNY Engine 1, stationed in Midtown Manhattan as part of Battalion 8, was among the early units dispatched to the World Trade Center after the first plane struck the North Tower at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001. Like so many FDNY companies that day, the members of Engine 1 responded without hesitation, racing downtown into an unfolding disaster that no one had fully understood in those first moments. Upon arrival, they joined the massive rescue operation already underway, assisting with evacuations, helping injured civilians, and moving deeper into the towers as conditions rapidly worsened. Engine 1’s firefighters, along with their ladder company—Ladder 24—worked inside the complex amid smoke, fire, and structural collapse risks that increased by the minute. When the towers fell, the impact claimed thousands of lives, including many firefighters who had rushed in to save others. The sacrifice, courage, and unwavering duty displayed by the members of Engine 1 on 9/11 stand as a lasting testament to the spirit of the FDNY. Their actions that morning remain deeply honored, remembered, and woven into the legacy of bravery shown at the World Trade Center.

11/19/2025

“Yesterday marked the birthday of firefighter Joseph Gullickson, born on March 19, 1964. He would have been 59 years old.

We will never forget the profound sacrifice he made on September 11, 2001. ❤️🙏🇺🇲
— at the 9/11 Memorial, World Trade Center Site.”

11/19/2025

HE SHOWED THEM THE WAY OUT… BUT NEVER MADE IT HIMSELF

Amid the chaos and devastation inside the North Tower, a team of firefighters from Engine Co. 7 encountered Lieutenant Kevin Pfeifer as they made their way down the stairwell. In that critical moment, Kevin guided them, giving precise instructions—the safest path to escape the inferno.

“He kept his company together, and he made sure the other firefighters had a way out,” remembered his brother, Chief Joseph Pfeifer, who stood just outside as the tower collapsed, engulfing Kevin in a blinding cloud of dust and debris.

Thanks to his leadership, Engine 7 escaped—just thirty seconds before the North Tower came down.

Kevin did not.

💔😥 True to his nature, he stayed behind, embodying the courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication that defined his life—leading, protecting, and putting others first until the very end.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET the extraordinary heroism and ultimate sacrifice made that day.

11/19/2025

REMEMBERING THE HEROES OF 9/11

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Chief Joseph Pfeifer became the first FDNY battalion chief to arrive at the World Trade Center. Within minutes of the initial impact, he stepped into action, establishing the very first command post inside the North Tower. He was the first to walk through those doors—answering a call no one could have imagined—and one of the last leaders to make it out alive.

In the midst of chaos, flames, and unimaginable destruction, Chief Pfeifer demonstrated extraordinary courage and steady, decisive leadership. His calm presence and rapid decisions guided both firefighters and civilians, contributing to the survival of countless lives during one of the darkest moments in American history.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication shown by Chief Pfeifer and the many heroes who risked—and gave—their lives on that day.

11/19/2025

“I reached Ground Zero that morning and spent the entire day photographing on autopilot. I encountered these firefighters by chance. The heavy, choking smoke overwhelmed them, stinging their eyes. The image can be seen as a metaphor for tears — for the grief and anguish of that day.” — Jeff Mermelstein, photographer

11/19/2025

It is with profound regret that the department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Anthony F. Mastrelli, who succumbed to his WTC-related illness on November 13, 2024.

FF Mastrelli proudly served our department for 31 years. He is survived by his father, Anthony; his wife, Marcie; his daughter, Alexis; his sons, Kyle and Cameron; and his extended family and friends.

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation
McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home
385 Main St.
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Monday, November 18, 2024
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 11:00 am
St. Kilian Parish
485 Conklin St.
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Private cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of FF Mastrelli be directed to:

The Firefighter Anthony F. Mastrelli Children’s Scholarship Fund

Mailed contributions:
The FDNY Foundation
9 MetroTech Center, Room 5E-10
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Online contributions:
Visit www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate

Select “Firefighter Anthony F. Mastrelli Children’s Scholarship Fund” from the drop-down menu.

100% of all donations will support Firefighter Mastrelli’s youngest son, Cameron.

May his memory be a blessing, and may his legacy continue to shine as an eternal light for us all.

11/19/2025

Pete Langone looks upward, fully aware of the danger he was walking into before stepping into the North Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001.

This is the kind of image that belongs on that controversial Nike ad.

“Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”

11/19/2025

George Cain made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, and we will never forget his bravery and dedication. ❤️🙏🇺🇲

Firefighter Ge
orge Cain was in training to participate in the New York City Marathon in fall 2001. He consistently maintained his physical fitness and was an avid skier, golfer, and mountain climber. Above all, he was a person who connected deeply with others, as his mother, Rosemary, from Massapequa, recalled.

"There was nothing he wouldn't do to assist others. He was always the first to respond from the truck," she said. On September 11, the alarm for the World Trade Center sounded just minutes before Cain was scheduled to finish his shift with Ladder Co. 7 of Manhattan's Battalion 8. He was ascending the stairs in search of survivors when one of the towers collapsed.

His cousin, Fire Lt. George Healy from Lynbrook, diligently searched through the debris for him every day following the tragedy. Rosemary Cain mentioned receiving an outpouring of support from neighbors of the 29th Street firehouse, who "all cherished George."

She appeared on Fox TV news to share her son’s story and honor the other missing firefighters. "I felt compelled to do something for my son, to ensure people knew who he was," she said. "When one firefighter is lost, we learn everything about him. But now, with so many, I fear they will merely become names on a list. Each one had a unique personality. Each had a family that loved him."

George Cain was born in Woodside, Queens, raised in Massapequa, and graduated from Massapequa High School in 1984. Having served as a firefighter for seven years, he cherished the camaraderie of the firehouse. "I never worried when he went to work because I knew they looked out for one another," his mother shared.

11/19/2025

FDNY firefighter Vincent Princiotta made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, and we will never forget his bravery and dedication.

Vinny was a loving husband and father, a devoted son, and a family man who embraced life fully and inspired others to do the same. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many outdoor activities, including surfing, sailing, bicycling, skiing, and snowboarding. Vinny cherished his life as a New York City firefighter, especially the ‘Brotherhood,’ and what mattered most to him was knowing he could help others.

Those who knew him remember a caring, generous man with a great sense of humor, often expressed through his light-hearted practical jokes. Vinny touched the lives and hearts of everyone around him.

11/19/2025

Ladder Company 3 – Forever Honored, Forever Remembered 🚒🕊
On September 11, 2001, Ladder Company 3 was among the first FDNY units to charge toward the unfolding tragedy at the World Trade Center. With unwavering courage and a fierce commitment to saving others, they entered the North Tower without hesitation.

When the tower collapsed, the entire crew made the ultimate sacrifice — heroes to the very end.

Today, their fire truck, battered and scarred from that day, rests at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. It stands as a solemn and powerful symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and the extraordinary spirit of those who ran into danger when others fled.

We will never forget Ladder 3. We will never forget 9/11. 💔🇺🇸

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