Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Floral Park September 11th Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
1. Floral Park September 11th Memorial Marker
This steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center stands as a loving tribute to the residents of the village of Floral Park and all those who were lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
May we never forget
Dedicated October 1, 2011
We will not waver
We will not tire
We will not falter
And we will not fail.
Peace and freedom
will prevail.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Keith G. Fairben, NYPH Ryan D. Fitzgerald Howard Gelling Thomas Hetzel, FDNY Robert C. King Jr., FDNY Ronald P. Kloepfer, ESU NYPD Brian Magee Charles Mendez, FDNY Robert M. Regan, FDNY Michelle Bratton Billy Dean
Erected 2011.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list.
Location. 40° 43.433′ N, 73° 42.335′ W. Memorial is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Floral Boulevard and Vernon Street, on the right when traveling west on Floral Boulevard. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. 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: Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); John Lewis Childs (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Church of Floral Park (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club of Floral Park Bicentennial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firemans Hall (about 500 feet away); Floral Park Womans Club (about 500 feet away); 1779 House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
2. Floral Park September 11th Memorial
A steel beam from the World Trade Center site is installed on a pedestal with two quotations. A list of names are inscribed on panels that ring the pedestal.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
3. Floral Park September 11th Memorial
The plaque and monuments are located on the grounds of Floral Park Village Hall, next to the Firemen's Memorial.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
4. Floral Park September 11th Memorial Pedestal (close-up view)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
5. Floral Park September 11th Memorial
The view towards Floral Boulevard.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
6. Plaque on 9/11 Monument Pedestal
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
