In Remembrance

This weekend, Paul and four other firemen from his department went up to Seattle to participate in a 9/11 tribute in honor of the fallen FDNY firefighters. I was lucky enough to tag along and watch the event.


There were over 200 firefighters in attendance from various departments in Washington and Oregon.

Each man or woman was given a photo of a fallen firefighter to wear around their neck as they climbed the stairs at Two Union Square; up 55 floors.

Once they reached the top, if they had the desire or stamina, they were asked to return via elevator to the ground level to carry a new photo up the 55 floors. They would climb until each of the 343 were honored individually.

You knew each man and woman was proud to be there...honored to carry an image of one who gave their all.

Their presence a silent affirmation that they would not forget.