This special weekend will honor the service and sacrifice of your loved one and the other firefighters being honored this year.
This special service will honor your loved ones—whose names are being added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. To bring this moment of remembrance closer to home, the ceremony will be held at the College of Staten Island, making it easier for Fire Hero Families and colleagues to gather, reflect, and honor their legacy together.
While this may not be your first memorial—this ceremony is a powerful reminder that their sacrifice has not been forgotten. You’ll be surrounded by fellow FDNY families, friends, and firefighters who knew and served alongside your loved one. This is a time to reflect, reconnect, and feel the strength of the fire service community that continues to carry their legacy forward. It’s a moment of healing, remembrance, and lasting solidarity
Schedule
Family Welcome Reception
As you arrive on Staten Island for this meaningful tribute, we invite you to join us for a Family Welcome Reception at the College of Staten Island. This is an opportunity to connect with other Fire Hero Families, NFFF staff, and members of the FDNY community in a relaxed and supportive setting. Refreshments will be served as we gather to reflect, share stories, and begin this special remembrance together.
NFFF/FDNY Memorial Service
This special event will honor the service and sacrifice of your loved one and other firefighters who died in the line of duty as a result of World Trade Center illnesses. Their names will be formally added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The day will begin with the National Fallen Firefighters FDNY Memorial Service—a moving tribute steeped in fire service traditions—and conclude with an evening Candlelight Service. All family members are invited to attend.
Family Dinner
Following the Memorial Service, we invite you to join us for an evening dinner—a time to relax, share a meal, and connect with fellow Fire Hero Families and friends. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on the day, honor your loved one’s memory, and find support in the company of those who walk a similar path. We hope this gathering offers both a moment of peace and a sense of shared strength.
Truly an amazing experience! Everyone was so wonderful and accommodating. We felt like each person we interacted with genuinely cared about our family. Thank you for continuing your support.