The wall honors those who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center.
The FDNY has added the second largest groups of names to the 9/11 memorial wall since its inception.
Last week, 43 names were added to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall for deaths related to illnesses from theThe family of the FDNY came together Wednesday to mourn as one - honoring those they lost this year ahead of the 22nd anniversary of September 11.
"As we approach the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, the FDNY continues to feel the impact of that day. Each year, this memorial wall grows as we honor of those who gave their lives in service of others," said Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. "These brave men and women showed up that day, and in the days and months following the attacks to participate in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site. We will never forget them.
Grandchildren pointed to the new names on the memorial. Widows left flowers. The department added a flag for each member who died this year. A tragically growing garden of sorrow and grief in America's colors. A total of 343 FDNY personnel died on 9/11. They have lost nearly as many to illness that stems from that day since - 43 this past year alone.Firefighter Dennis J. Komar
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