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On Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center on Museum Row in Uniondale will honor the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, which was established in memory of Terry Farrell - a decorated member of Rescue 4/FDNY and a former chief of the Hicksville and Dix Hills fire departments who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Fund Chairman Brian Farrell, a Wantagh resident and a brother of the late Terry Farrell, will accept the plaque on behalf of the fund at the museum's annual Badge of Courage Dinner & Seminar, which will take place at the museum.
Terry Farrell, along with 342 of his brothers, perished in the World Trade Center attack. The fund, which was created in 2002, was established to support the needs of firefighters across this nation. It assists firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs.
"Our motto is - supporting firefighters who serve our communities," said Brian.
According to Angelo Catalano, president of the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, "The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund has helped so many firefighters and their families in so many different ways over the last six years. The Farrell family has turned a terrible tragedy into something positive, and we are grateful for all of their efforts within the firefighting community."
Prior to the gala dinner, a three-hour educational seminar, beginning at 4 p.m. will be held for hundreds of local and out-of-town firefighters. It will provide the opportunity to draw upon the expertise of a multidisciplinary faculty covering several different topics. The seminar will be led by FDNY Chief (Ret.) John W. Norman, III, a veteran of more than 37 years in the fire service.
Tickets to the Badge of Courage Dinner at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum are available; all event proceeds will benefit the Museum. For more details, contact Alana Petrocelli at 572-4177 or visit www.ncfiremuseum.org.
Brian Farrell is one of six brothers born to Ruth and Joseph Farrell. He served in the United States Marine Corps seeing action in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines. During his tour of duty, then Sgt. Farrell received several combat awards including the Vietnam service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, and Purple Heart with cluster. Brian received his bachelor of science degree in labor relations from SUNY Old Westbury and his Juris doctorate from St. John's University. He resides in Wantagh with his wife, Laura, and is the proud father to Erin, Christopher, Brian and Tara.
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