Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Engine 24 Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 of the New York City Fire Department 9/11 Memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021
1. Engine 24 Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 of the New York City Fire Department 9/11 Memorial
On September 11, 2001, the following firefighters from Engine 24 Ladder 5 and Battalion 2 of the New York City Fire Department lost their lives in the performance of their duties at the World Trade Center.
William McGovern, Battalion 2 Chief Richard Prunty, Battalion 2 Chief Vincent Giammona, Captain Michael Warchola, Lieutenant Faustino Apostol, Firefighter John Santore, Firefighter Thomas Hannafin, Firefighter Gregory Saucedo, Firefighter Paul Keating, Firefighter Louis Arena, Firefighter Andrew Brunn, Firefighter
"They have clear'd the beams away, they tenderly lift me forth."
Walt Whitman
Song of Myself
In grateful recognition of their sacrifice from the Greenwich Village Block Associations on behalf of our community.
Erected by Greenwich Village Block Associations; Fire Department of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Charity & Public Work • Military.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Firefighter John A. Santore (here, next to this marker); Battalion Chief William J. McGovern (here, next to this marker); Firefighter Gregory T. Saucedo (here, next to this marker); Firefighter Paul H. Keating (here, next to this marker); Battalion Chief Richard A. Prunty (here, next to this marker); Engine 24 ◆ Ladder 5 (here, next to this marker); Firefighter Faustino Apostol, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Firefighter Andrew C. Brunn (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7,752 times since then and 278 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
