STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK — New York City firefighters, families, public officials, and community leaders gathered on Staten Island for a solemn memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The ceremony was held on September 9 at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, also known as FerryHawks Stadium. It honored the 343 FDNY members who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, along with the hundreds of active and retired members who later died from illnesses connected to their service at the World Trade Center site.

Against the backdrop of Lower Manhattan, firefighters carried American flags across the field as the names and sacrifices of their fallen colleagues were remembered. An FDNY fireboat also delivered a red, white, and blue water salute in New York Harbor.

U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis shared images from the ceremony and paid tribute to the courage, bravery, selflessness, and sacrifice of the firefighters who responded on that tragic day—as well as those who continued to suffer from 9/11-related illnesses during the years that followed.

Commenting on the memorial, Moustafa Elsheikh said: “The courage and sacrifice of the FDNY heroes remain a lasting symbol of service to our nation. We stand with their families and with every first responder affected by September 11. Their service and legacy will never be forgotten.”

The memorial served as a powerful reminder that the consequences of September 11 did not end when the rescue and recovery operations concluded. Many first responders continue to face serious health conditions caused by their exposure to toxic materials at Ground Zero.

Twenty-five years later, New York remains united in remembrance and gratitude. The legacy of the FDNY heroes lives on through their families, their fellow firefighters, and the city they gave everything to protect.

TN News joins New York City in honoring every life lost and every first responder whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.