Bellport Fire Department September 11th Memorial
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy Photography The american flag set up on Bellport FD Ladder.
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy PhotographyA piece of metal from the World Trade Center set up in a memorial.
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy Photography Bellport Fire Department Chief of Department David DiDio speaking during the 9/11 memorial.
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy PhotographyBellport Fire Department Members saluting during the national anthem.
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy PhotographyA Bellport FD Member ringing the bell after each name read off fallen persons list.
Photo by Bradley Fowler / Fire Guy PhotographyReefs at the ceremony in honor of the fallen first responders.
On Monday, September 11th, the Bellport Fire Department hosted a September 11th memorial service at the Bellport Marina. The Bellport Fire Department honored the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, 9 emergency medical personnel. 22 years later the first responders are still dying from 9/11 cancer and diseases. Since last September 11th, 43 firefighters have died from 9/11 illnesses, bringing the total up to 341 firefighters, two shy of the 343.