FDNY Families Remember 25 Years After 9/11 | New York City News

Staten Island honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a moving tribute for FDNY families, featuring water salutes, giant flags, and personal stories of loss and pride — including Mia Welsh, whose father died from 9/11-linked cancer, and Thomas Smith Jr., honoring his father’s sacrifice as a “Trench Dog.” Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore acknowledged the enduring grief and the silent toll of illness on first responders’ families, reminding all that remembrance is not just a moment but a lifelong commitment. 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/8e4ae2c9910daca0