Vulcan Society FDNY 9/11 Memorial

FDNY Vulcan Society Members at 9/11 Memorial at Quincy Street Community Garden for the 22nd Anniversary as the Rev. C. Vernon Simpson, Jr gives a word of prayer. photo cred: Donna Marie D.

City Council Member Chi Ossé, DA Letitia James, Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman and Vulcan Society FDNY Member Rev. C Vernon Simpson Jr.

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman, Vulcan Society President Regina Wilson and Quincy Street Community Garden Treasurer Rismia Johnson.

Yesterday, I had the solemn honor of visiting the 9/11 Memorial at Quincy Street Community Garden right here in our district to pay tribute to the FDNY firefighters who bravely sacrificed their lives.

The Vulcan Society invited us and as we remember these brave souls, their heroism continues to inspire us, reminding us of the unyielding spirit of our community. I am so thankful for the members of the Vulcan society who continuously put their lives in harm way for the sacrifice of keeping others safe.

On 9/11 many of them did not return home. May we continue the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives as we carry their spirit with us, in our daily lives, in our actions, and in our words.

Let us honor them by living lives of service, by reaching out to our neighbors in times of need, and by building a world that is safer, kinder, and more just.

May we NEVER FORGET.

Gerard Baptiste

Vernon Cherry

Tarel Coleman

Andre Fletcher

Keith Glascoe

Ronnie Henderson

William Henry

Karl Joseph

Keithroy Maynard

Vernon Richard

Shawn Powell

Leon Smith Jr.