Monsignor Martin Geraghty, pastor for 13 years at the St. Francis de Sales Church in Belle Harbor, presided over 12 memorial services for the members of his church who perished on September 11. Belle Harbor and neighboring Rockaway, a middle-class seaside enclave of police officers, firefighters, nurses and civil servants, was hit hard by the attack on the World Trade Center. … [Read more...] about Monsignor Martin T. Geraghty: Helping Rockaway Heal
9/11
The Final Note
The Pipes and Drums Bands of the Fire and Police Departments were on hand to plat a final farewell to colleagues. In the past, New York has had many happy associations with the sound of bagpipes, including the rousing jubilation of the bands marching up 5th Avenue on St. Patrick's Day. The tragically high number of fatalities amongst the police and fire departments -- 343 in … [Read more...] about The Final Note
Dr. Kerry Kelly:
FDNY’s Chief Medical Officer
The next time there's a tragic fire in New York City, it's a good bet Kerry Kelly will be on the scene. Her Dad is a retired FDNY Lieutenant. Her grandfather was a firefighter. One of her three brothers also works for the department.
But Kelly is not one of the growing numbers of women joining the firefighters' ranks. Though a trailblazer, her path to the FDNY included stops … [Read more...] about Dr. Kerry Kelly:
FDNY’s Chief Medical Officer
Governor George Pataki:
Leadership Through Tragedy
George Pataki's already strong record has been enhanced by the leadership qualities he demonstrated in the days following the September 11 attacks. Pataki worked with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to liaise with the President's office to secure federal protection and security for New York City. He sought federal funding to aid the rescue process and to ultimately bring about the … [Read more...] about Governor George Pataki:
Leadership Through Tragedy
John McLoughlin: The Survivor
The primary jurisdiction of the Port Authority police lies within a 25-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty. The PAPD is responsible for law enforcement, firefighting and rescue operations coveting the airports, ports, bridges and runnels in both New York and New Jersey. They also provided security for the World Trade Center, which housed the Port Authority's executive offices … [Read more...] about John McLoughlin: The Survivor