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County Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Tribute & Unveiling of Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial
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(Valhalla, NY) – Overlooking both The Rising memorial and the newly unveiled Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined the County in mourning those lost due to the terrorist attack that day twenty years ago.
Latimer said: “Each year, this day is day of reflection for those who lived through it and a day to provide comfort to those who lost so much. Now, twenty years later, this day must also serve as a lesson to those too young to remember. I hope this ceremony can both provide comfort and a reminder to all what occurred on that seemingly normal September morning on which the world was changed forever.”
The County’s ceremony, emceed by ABC7 Journalist Marcus Solis, marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11, once again hosted at the breathtaking Kensico Dam Plaza was a service filled with powerful remarks, moving prayers by Reverend Erwin Lee Trollinger, Imam Shaffieq Chace, & Rabbi Howard Goldsmith, comforting music provided by SUNY Purchase, sadness, but also, hope.
Solis said: “As a reporter who covered the attacks on 9/11, the 20th anniversary has special meaning. I am truly honored to be taking part in the ceremony in Westchester where I live, and where so many families were impacted.”
The ceremony opened with a procession Westchester County Department of Public Safety Ceremonial Unit Color Guard, the Pipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester County and representatives from the NYPD and FDNY. This moving tribute was followed by a rendition the Star Spangled Banner performed by New York Presbyterian Lawrence ICU nurse and Mount Vernon resident Carlo Jose “CJ” Zenarosa.
The solemn occasion was then marked by the laying of a wreath by Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Richard Wishnie, Lisabeta Vukaj – sister Of Simon Marash Dedvukaj who was killed in the north tower – and a member of the Westchester County Department of Safety Police Honor Guard.
The day prior to the ceremony, September 10, Latimer was joined by family members of those fallen for a private unveiling of the newly furnished Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial. This new monument, placed next The Rising at Kensico Dam Plaza, was designed by a committee made up of loved ones of those lost.
Committee Co- Chair and New York City Police Officer Matthew J. McCauley said: “Twenty years after our first responders rushed to the disaster areas that were created in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, these selfless, courageous, brave and humble men and women continue to make the ultimate sacrifice from 9/11 related illnesses. First responders from eleven different agencies, including six from the City of Yonkers Fire & Police Departments and four from the City of White Plains Fire Department are among the initial 41 names engraved on the memorial being unveiled today adjacent to “The Rising.” We applaud Westchester County Executive George Latimer for recognizing that a memorial in the honor of those 9/11 first responders that resided and/or worked or volunteered for Westchester County Agencies and who lost their lives to 9/11 related illnesses was long overdue. The collaboration between County Executive Latimer, his team and this Memorial Committee has had one goal from the beginning, to “Never Forget.” Unfortunately, we expect the number of names here to at least double in size by next year once we capture all that have been lost who are associated with Westchester County. Again, we thank County Executive Latimer for understanding the sobering truth and reality that this memorial will continue to grow in size for decades to come. By supporting this Memorial Committee’s vision, he, along with the rest of the County, has ensured that 9/11 First Responders from Westchester County will never be forgotten.”
The committee, and Westchester County, tragically lost co-chair Peter Woods to a 9/11 related illness earlier this year.
Following the public unveiling of the new memorial, an Eternal Light was lit. A light that will shine 24/7 over the memorial as a testament to the light shone over this County by the heroes this monument is dedicated to.
The ceremony continued on with the reading of the names of those Westchester residents killed on 9/11 and those Westchester residents who have died from 9/11 related illnesses by Westchester County Legislators, District Attorney Miriam Rocah, County Clerk Tim Idoni and family members of those lost.
Names of those lost on 9/11:
- William Abrahamson
- Peter Craig Alderman
- Kazuhiro Anai
- Sharon Balkcom
- Yelena Belilovsky
- Michael J. Berkeley
- George Bishop
- Michael A. Boccardi
- Michelle Renee Bratton
- Thomas M. Brennan
- Jonathan Eric Briley
- Mark Brisman
- Lloyd Brown
- Ronald Bucca
- Tom Burke
- Mary T. Caulfield
- Alex Ciccone
- Kevin Francis Cleary
- Robert J. Coll
- Helen Crossin-Kittle
- Joan Cullinan
- Patrick W. Danahy
- Dwight Darcy
- Marisa DiNardo
- Simon A. Dhanani
- John J. Doherty
- Christopher Michael Duffy
- Paul Fiori
- Thomas Fitzpatrick
- Simon Dedvukaj
- Kevin Joseph Frawley
- Alan W. Friedlander
- John Patrick Gallagher
- Charles Garbarini
- Peter Gelinas
- Kieran Joseph Gorman
- Yugi Goya
- Gary Haag
- Richard B. Hall
- Vincent Halloran
- W. Ward Haynes
- Nobuhiro Hayatsu
- Katsuyuki Hirai
- Thomas Warren Hohlweck, Jr.
- Montgomery McCullogh Hord
- Louis Steven Inghilterra
- Ariel Louis Jacobs
- Arthur Joseph Jones
- Douglas G. Karpiloff
- Satoshi Kikuchihara
- Takashi Kinoshita
- Glenn Kirwin
- Richard J. Klares
- Gary Koecheler
- Vanessa Langer
- Denis Lavelle
- Joseph Leavey
- Michael A. Lepore
- Richard Lynch, Jr.
- Michael J. Lyons
- Katie Marie McCloskey
- John T. McErlean, Jr.
- Francis McGuinn
- Michael McHugh, Jr.
- Barry J. McKeon
- Robert C. McLaughlin, Jr.
- Christopher D. Mello
- Yamel Merino
- William Minardi
- Krishna V. Moorthy
- George Morell
- Dennis Moroney
- Takuya Nakamura
- Soichi Numata
- James A. Oakley
- Diana J. O’Connor
- Amy O’Doherty
- Marni Pont O’Doherty
- Samuel Oitice
- Sean Gordon Corbett O’Neill
- Chris Orgielewicz
- Timothy F. O’Sullivan
- Michael B. Packer
- Thomas Palazzo
- James Nicholas Pappageorge
- William H. Pohlmann
- Hemanth Kumar Puttur
- Vincent A. Princiotta
- Valsa Raju
- Robert A. Rasmussen
- John Reo
- Joseph R. Riverso
- Gregory E. Rodriguez
- Edward Ryan
- Tatiana Ryjova
- Sam Salvo
- Eric Sand
- Robert Scandole
- Marian Serva
- Daniel Shea
- Joseph Shea
- Linda Sheehan
- Thomas J. Shubert
- Allan Shwartzstein
- David Silver
- Michael John Simon
- Thomas E. Sinton III
- Rochelle M. Snell
- Robert Speisman
- Joseph P. Spor, Jr.
- Timothy C. Stout
- John Swaine
- Sean Patrick Tallon
- Michael A. Tamuccio
- Kenichiro Tanaka
- Joanna Vidal
- Jeffrey Walz
- James Arthur Waring
- Timothy Matthew Welty
- William Wik
- Marc Zeplin
- Ivelin Ziminski
- Joseph J. Zuccala
Names read of those lost to 9/11 Related Illnesses:
- Firefighter – Gary S. Allo – White Plains Fire Department
- Police Officer – Christopher M. Barry – NYPD
- Sergeant – Patrick J. Boyle – NYPD
- Sergeant – Patrick T. Coyne – NYPD
- Battalion – Chief Kevin R. Byrnes – FDNY
- John M. Cozza – Construction Industry
- Emergency Medical Technician – Luis De Pena, Jr – FDNY
- Police Officer Kenneth X. Domenech – NYPD
- Police Officer Nicholas G. Finelli – NYPD
- Lieutenant – Clark W. Douglass – White Plains Fire Department
- Firefighter – Daniel R. Foley – FDNY
- Detective – Mark S. Gado – New Rochelle Police Department
- Richard A. Grace – Construction Industry
- Commissioner Peter S. Guyett – Yonkers Fire Department
- Firefighter – Herbert D. Harriott – Rye Fire Department
- Police Officer – Joseph F. Heid – NYPD
- Detective – Michael A. Houlahan – NYPD
- John A. Lo Bianco – Construction Industry
- Police Officer – Anthony Maggiore – Yonkers Police Department
- Executive Director – Stephan Hittmann – FDNY
- Fire Fighter – Gary S. Martin – White Plains Fire Department
- Lieutenant – Roy D. McLaughlin – Yonkers Police Department
- Firefighter – Robert A. Mentrasti – Fairview Fire Department
- Detective – James W. Monahan – NYPD
- Police Officer – Walter L. Mallinson – Harrison Police Department
- Lieutenant – John W. Moran – FDNY
- Firefighter – Kevin J. Nolan – FDNY
- Police Officer – Kathleen O’Connor Funigello – New Rochelle Police Department
- Firefighter – John V. Peteani Jr – Yonkers Fire Department
- Firefighter – Michael R. O’Hanlon – FDNY
- Firefighter – Eduardo A. Rivera – Yonkers Fire Department
- Detective – Joseph E. Seabrook – NYPD
- Captain – Robert J. Spatta – Croton on the Hudson Fire Department
- Deputy Chief – Frank G. Strollo – New Rochelle Fire Department
- Captain – Ronald G. Peifer SR – NYPD
- Captain – Dennis P. Tortorella – Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department
- Firefighter – Neill S. Tyndal JR – Yonkers Fire Department
- Detective – Charles J. Wassil JR – Peekskill Police Department
- Lieutenant – Marden C. Wolf – White Plains Fire Department
- James P. Sullivan – New York City Transit Authority
- Sergeant – Peter C. Woods – NYPD, Hartsdale Fire Commissioner & Co-Chair of this Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial
The tribute concluded with a moment of silence, flyover by County Police and a performance of Taps by Mount Pleasant Police Officer Peter Blume.
News courtesy of the office of the Westchester County Executive.
Two New 9/11 Memorials Unveiled to Remember Heroes Lost… ‘Humility & Sacrifice’ ‘Courage & Honor’
Each stone is etched with the names of the Westchester first responders lost to 9/11 related illnesses.
September 10, Valhalla–
Under a blue sky and perfect temperatures in Kensico Dam Plaza, at the foot of The Rising, also a 9/11 memorial, family members and friends shed tears, exchanged stories… and also touched the names of lost loved ones, all recognized as heroes, names etched in white into two new granite stone memorials, unveiled by County officials, 20 years after 9/11.
Family members pointed to or ran fingers lovingly along a name, lingering sometimes… to reflect and remember.
Each family member also received a bouquet of flowers, and soon red and white flowers lay gently below the memorials in respect. The private unveiling preceded tomorrow’s public ceremony at 3:30. Additional information from the County about these new Memorials, a million dollar effort long in the making, follows. –– Grace Bennett
Said County Executive George Latimer: “This memorial is the culmination of a promise this County government made to the families and loved ones of these true Westchester heroes. We will not ever take for granted the actions of these individuals and hope that each person who visits this memorial understands their lasting impact.”
The new memorial is made up of granite stones set on a stone veneer wall. Each stone is etched with the names of the Westchester first responders lost to 9/11 related illnesses. The Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial is designed to complement the stonework of the Dam and surround The Rising as an eternal watch.
The total length of each wall is 20’ and will hold up to 4 4’ long memorial stones each, for a total of 8 memorial stones. A light – which will be known as the Eternal Light – is centered between the two walls and directly across the entrance to the original memorial, The Rising. This light will be on 24/7 to signify the light shone on the County by those this memorial intends to honor.
Construction of this solemn memorial was done by R. Pugni and Sons, Inc. The design of the memorial was completed by a combination of the County’s dedicated Department of Planning. Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation and a committee made up of loved ones of those lost to 9/11 related illnesses. The committee, was co-chaired by New York City Police Officer Matthew J. McCauley and NYPD Sargent Peter Woods who lost his battle to a 9/11 related illness earlier this year.
McCauley said: “On the eve of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks we are reminded of the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day, including those from Westchester County who are memorialized at “The Rising.” Unfortunately, the toll of those lost continues to increase due to 9/11 related illnesses that have claimed so many of our 9/11 First Responders. Again, Westchester County has seen far too many lost to 9/11 illnesses. As the Co-Chair of a Committee made up widows, children, other family members, friends and first responders themselves, we applaud Westchester County Executive George Latimer and his team for supporting our vision and desire to have a memorial for those 9/11 First Responders that worked or resided in county, who have died of illnesses they developed as a result of their heroic actions in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This permanent memorial alongside “The Rising” will ensure that the sacrifice of all lost that day and thereafter is never forgotten.”
The committee, who the County owes a debt of gratitude to for their dedicated work, is made up of:
- Peter Woods, Co-Chair
- Matthew McCauley, Co-Chair
- Georgia Asciutto
- Valerie Sullivan
- Anne Byrnes
- Margaret O’Hanlon
- Chelsea Wilson
- Patricia Mallinson
- Ellen Peifer
- Sabrina Douglass
- Chief Andrew Sandor, New Rochelle Fire Department
- Firefighter Robert Barbella, White Plains Fire Department
- Carol Ann Gleason
- Andrew Mentrasti
- Sara Trujillo
- Kevin McGuire
- Firefighter Sandra Bessels, Harrison Fire Department
- Firefighter Robert Curtin, Mount Vernon Fire Department
This committee, through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, met regularly to plan this new memorial. The work done by them, to honor their loved ones, will be forever cherished by the people of Westchester County. Following this private unveiling for families, Latimer and first responders from the region, will fully unveil the memorial to the public during the County’s 9/11 ceremony the following day at 3:30p.m.
The full list of names included in this first round of engraving include:
- Firefighter – Gary S. Allo – White Plains Fire Department
- Police Officer – Christopher M. Barry – NYPD
- Sergeant – Patrick J. Boyle – NYPD
- Sergeant – Patrick T. Coyne – NYPD
- Battalion – Chief Kevin R. Byrnes – FDNY
- John M. Cozza – Construction Industry
- Emergency Medical Technician – Luis De Pena, Jr – FDNY
- Police Officer Kenneth X. Domenech – NYPD
- Police Officer Nicholas G. Finelli – NYPD
- Lieutenant – Clark W. Douglass – White Plains Fire Department
- Firefighter – Daniel R. Foley – FDNY
- Detective – Mark S. Gado – New Rochelle Police Department
- Richard A. Grace – Construction Industry
- Commissioner Peter S. Guyett – Yonkers Fire Department
- Firefighter – Herbert D. Harriott – Rye Fire Department
- Police Officer – Joseph F. Heid – NYPD
- Detective – Michael A. Houlahan – NYPD
- John A. Lo Bianco – Construction Industry
- Police Officer – Anthony Maggiore – Yonkers Police Department
- Executive Director – Stephan Hittmann – FDNY
- Fire Fighter – Gary S. Martin – White Plains Fire Department
- Lieutenant – Roy D. McLaughlin – Yonkers Police Department
- Firefighter – Robert A. Mentrasti – Fairview Fire Department
- Detective – James W. Monahan – NYPD
- Police Officer – Walter L. Mallinson – Harrison Police Department
- Lieutenant – John W. Moran – FDNY
- Firefighter – Kevin J. Nolan – FDNY
- Police Officer – Kathleen O’Connor Funigello – New Rochelle Police Department
- Firefighter – John V. Peteani Jr – Yonkers Fire Department
- Firefighter – Michael R. O’Hanlon – FDNY
- Firefighter – Eduardo A. Rivera – Yonkers Fire Department
- Detective – Joseph E. Seabrook – NYPD
- Captain – Robert J. Spatta – Croton on the Hudson Fire Department
- Deputy Chief – Frank G. Strollo – New Rochelle Fire Department
- Captain – Ronald G. Peifer SR – FDNY
- Captain – Dennis P. Tortorella – Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department
- Firefighter – Neill S. Tyndal JR – Yonkers Fire Department
- Detective – Charles J. Wassil JR – Peekskill Police Department
- Lieutenant – Marden C. Wolf – White Plains Fire Department
- James P. Sullivan – New York City Transit Authority
- Sergeant – Peter C. Woods – NYPD, Hartsdale Fire Commissioner & Co-Chair Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial
Hundreds of Westchester Residents Benefit from WJCS Covid Relief Hub
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The Covid pandemic has presented people with some of the greatest challenges of their lives. Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) launched the WJCS Covid Relief Hub, in partnership with UJA-Federation of NY, in November 2020 to deliver critically needed short-term mental health counseling and career services to Westchester residents at no cost.
New Castle Community Day Returns Saturday, September 18! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chappaqua
Mark your calendars: The annual New Castle Community Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chappaqua in cooperation with the Town of New Castle, will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the downtown Chappaqua Train Station Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Rotary of Chappaqua President Marlene Canapi described the event is a community gathering with entertainment, food and refreshments, rides for kids, music, informational booths for community organizations, vendors, service providers, volunteer corps, religious groups, and many more.
“We look forward to welcoming and celebrating our community in person!”
In addition, the Rotary announced that Northwell Health & Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be administering:
- the Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 18 and up
- the Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 and up
- Booster vaccine to anyone who is eligible
About the Rotary Club
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
What we do
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
- Promote peace
- Fight disease
- Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Save mothers and children
- Support education
- Grow local economies
Mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Vision statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Guiding Principles
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
- FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
- THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
- FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Avenues of Service
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
- Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
- Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.
- Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
- International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
- Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs.
News Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Chappaqua
