Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York

September 11 will be a difficult day for all. Many firehouses that lost members will conduct small private ceremonies or masses at their firehouses or nearby. The Chief of Operations has posted ceremonial protocol, which begins at 0846 hours on 9-11, taking place at all firehouses for all on-duty members, where all FDNY family members are invited to attend. The following other events are posted for all members info:

• At Ground Zero
The City's observance takes place at the WTC on the morning of 9-11. At 0700 hours guests start gathering at the site. Priority will be given to 9-11 families, and FF/public access will be accommodated as space allows. The program begins at 0830. At 0846, a moment of silence, followed by reading names of all persons lost on 9-11 while family members descend the ramp to lay flowers. Name reading will continue stopping only for additional moments of silence at 0903, 0959 & 1029 hours. Service concludes at 1200 hours with taps performed by FDNY & NYPD trumpeters followed by a brief music performance. Also, at sundown, the 'Tribute of Light' at WTC will return for one night.

• At FDNY Headquarters
At 1300 hours, a Memorial Service will be held at 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn. All members are invited to attend.

• At Firefighters Monument, Riverside Drive
The Companies of the B-18 are hosting the 2nd Annual Memorial Service at the Firefighters Monument on Riverside Drive & 100th St., Upper West Side, Manhattan.

*0930: Members assemble

*0953: Members form at attention

*0959: Moment of silence, followed by reading of 343 members' names lost on 9-11

*1029: Moment of silence & placing of the wreath

*1215: Mass at St. John the Devine.

All members are invited for this Unofficial Service, and then continue to the 1215 Mass at 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (& 112 St.). For info contact: Bill Riccardulli E45 (914) 804-3143, Todd Holgan L58 (516) 518-6039, Pete Busching L58 (516) 642-9615.