by: Andria Segedy Seven-year-old Jaden Hayes will be creating smiles, “American Idol” contestant Jax will be singing and local Scouts will have a valuable role as more than 1,300 runners complete the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk Savannah the morning of Sept. 10 at Orleans Square. Runners passing the Whitaker Street side of […]
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Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is coming up on Sunday
By Douglas CountsPublished: September 5, 2016, 5:48 pm KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL-TV) – There is a very unique and special event coming up this Sunday to honor and remember those first responders who died in the 9-11 attacks. In remembrance of the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, members of the public will join area […]
As Towers Burned, a Hero in Red Bandanna Saved Lives
By Elizabeth Armstrong Moore, Newser Staff (NEWSER) – His father gave him a red bandanna when he was 6, and Welles Crowther carried one every day after, tucked in his back pocket or, when playing lacrosse or hockey, under his helmet. And so it was on Sept. 11, 2001, when the 24-year-old Boston College graduate—an […]
‘Never Forget’: Mainers make aid to 9/11 responders their mission
FALMOUTH — Kevin Hogan remembers right where he was on Sept. 11, 2001. He was in New York City, working as a firefighter in the Bronx. It was his final day of scheduled vacation, although he ended up volunteering at the scene of the most devastating terrorist attack on U.S. soil: the day the twin […]
Robert Stearns to Sing at St Patrick’s Cathedral for 9/11 Memorial Service
Contact: Stephen Jenks,Eagles’ Wings, 716-759-1058 NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ — Robert Stearns, renowned musician and inspirational communicator, has been invited as the guest soloist at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, September 10, for a service commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11. This solemn assembly will be marked by prayers offered by Cardinal […]
FDNY CHAPLAIN KILLED ON 9/11 HONORED DURING REMEMBRANCE WALK
Hundreds gathered Sunday to remember FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge. Judge died on September 11th fifteen years ago. The Franciscan priest was giving the last rites to a firefighter when one of the towers collapsed and Father Mychal was killed by falling debris. He had the ability to bond with anyone at any level […]
2 injured in crash on Hylan Boulevard in Midland Beach
By Maura Grunlund | grunlund@siadvance.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two people were injured when a car hit a utility pole on Hylan Boulevard in Midland Beach shortly before noon on Tuesday. The two patients suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries, and were transported to Staten Island University Hospital […]
FDNY Adds 17 Names to Memorial Wall for Deaths Related to World Trade Center Illnesses
September 2, 2016 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** The FDNY will add the names of 17 FDNY members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall on Tuesday, September 6, at 4 p.m. at FDNY Headquarters – 9 MetroTech […]
The Marty and Tom Celic Run: An Island Tradition that Could be Around Forever
SILive – September 06, 2016 by Cormac Gordon It was a typical Celic Run on Saturday at Clove Lakes, the road race that suits this Island may better than all the others. It was, as always, a family affair. With all sorts of people present who are still connected to Marty and Tom Celic. There […]
FDNY Chaplain Killed Reading Last Rites to Firefighter on 9/11 Honored During Remembrance Walk
WPIX – September 06, 2016 by Magee Hickey MIDTOWN, Manhattan — Hundreds gathered Sunday to remember FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge. Judge died on September 11th fifteen years ago. The Franciscan priest was giving the last rites to a firefighter when one of the towers collapsed and Father Mychal was killed by falling debris. “He […]
