Chalkboard Heroes Remember 9/11 | Oakland News

Nine New York City firefighters, some of the last from the Upper East Side era still on duty, returned to their old firehouse to preserve historic chalkboard riding lists—once displaying names of firefighters on duty, now bearing the names of nine fallen comrades lost on 9/11. These lists, at risk of fading after the towers fell, were saved by dedicated conservators who recognized their profound historical and personal value. For these survivors, each name is a story—a captain, a father of twins—and a daily haunting question: why did they survive when their brothers didn’t? Stephen Saucedo, whose own brother perished that day, says time doesn’t heal all wounds, but you learn to adapt. Their mission now is to honor and pass down the legacy of those lost, ensuring future generations remember not just the date, but the sacrifice etched in every chalk mark on that wall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/123ceef4e7ed17bf