September 11, 2001 - 10th Anniversary

Remembrance Ceremony

Click Here for a complete description of the ceremony done by many Massachusetts departments. Lists the tasks starting with June 11th (three months before September 11th) up to the day of the ceremony, and the days after. Includes contingencies, military protocol, and background / historical information about the September 11th attacks.

Publications

FDNY 2001-2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience: This official FDNY publication will contain exclusive photos and include interviews with dozens of FDNY members who responded that day and worked in the aftermath.

WTC: In Their Own Words: Edited by Harvey Eisner and published by Firehouse Magazine, features exclusive interviews with firefighters on-the-scene at the World Trade Center Attack, along with previously unpublished photographs.

(The) Fallen Heroes of September 11, 2001: This beautiful book tells the remarkable story of a group of ordinary New Yorkers who accomplished an extraordinary feat to build a fitting memorial to honor the fallen heroes. The book has portraits of all 417 first responders. All funds go to support the work and programs of the Wall of Remembrance.

A Decade of Hope: Written by Dennis Smith, this book consists of a series of interviews with the heroes and families of those most affected by the tragedy, either through feats of bravery in the rescue efforts, or heroic bearing up in the face of unimaginable loss.