Port Authority PBA Disappointed with 9/11 PLEA Agreements
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti expressed the organization’s deep disappointment… Read More
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We always honor and remember Port Authority Police Officer Steven J. Tursellino, E.O.W. 9/13/2013.
Police Officer Tursellino succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery.
Steve, continue your rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #WTC #September11 #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024, National Police Women's Day.
The Port Authority PBA always recognizes the great women of the PAPD for their dedication, courage and sacrifice.
The Port Authority PBA especially acknowledges Captain Kathy Mazza, E.O.W. 9/11/2001. On that infamous day, Captain Mazza put others before herself. Her selfless actions allowed many to live. Captain Mazza's body was recovered next to the remains of a woman in a rescue chair who Captain Mazza refused to leave while desperately trying to save the woman's life. There is no greater love.
#nationalpolicewomensday #PAPD #PAPDWLEA #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2024
HORROR, SACRIFICE, GRIEF; SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
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Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
On the 23rd Remembrance of September 11, 2001, as we remember and honor the PAPD37 and the sixteen Port Authority police officers who have since succumbed to 9/11 illnesses, we also honor and remember Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro, E.O.W. 9/11/2022.
Police Officer Varvaro was killed in a motor vehicle accident as he was responding to his assignment at the 2022 World Trade Center September 11th Ceremony.
Anthony, continue your rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #AV38
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
On September 11, 2001, thirty-seven Port Authority Police Officers were killed in the line-of-duty at the World Trade Center. The thirty-seven Port Authority police officers lost was, and still is, the greatest number of line-of-duty deaths suffered by a police department in a single incident in the history of American law enforcement. Certainly, an unwanted distinction but one embraced by every Port Authority police officer.
Since that horrible day, the sacrifice has continued. Just as we will always honor and remember the PAPD37, we also honor and remember the sixteen Port Authority police officers who have succumbed to 9/11 related illnesses contracted during their heroic work in the nine months of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery.End Of Watch - Post 9/11
PO John M. Cortazzo, March 14, 2009
PO Pavlos D. Pallas, March 14, 2011
PO Steven J. Tursellino, September 13, 2013
Sgt. Vincent J. Oliva, November 27, 2013
Sgt. Lawrence Guarnieri, November 4, 2014
PO Charles Barzydlo July 17, 2016
PO James Kennelly, June 17, 2017
PO Mark J. Meier, July 31, 2017
Lt. John J. Brant, July 19, 2018
PO Michael E. Teel, March 21, 2019
PO William J. Leahy, June 6, 2019
Det. Thomas M. Inman, April 12, 2020
Lt. William E. Doubraski, November 23, 2020
PO Frederick G. Maley, July 17, 2022
PO David J. Lee, July 29, 2022
Cpt. Richard L. Ruiz, November 18, 2023May they all rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#PAPD #PAPBA #PAPD37 #thesacrificecontinues #WTC #September11
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
THE SACRIFICE CONTINUES
The whopping total is 3,830% greater than the death toll for the tragedy itself: 430 heros were killed in the Twin Tower collapse and rescue mission.
Nearly 17K first responders are suffering cancers, diseases linked to 9/11 over two decades later
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Tomorrow will be the 23rd Remembrance of September 11, 2001. There will be ceremonies throughout our nation to honor those who perished during the attacks. None more poignant than the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Ceremony.
It will be a day of honor, remembering the sacrifices and sadness.
September 11th also reminds us of our vulnerabilities as a nation with a hope that our leaders will never allow the United States of America to ever so tragically suffer again.
The members of the Port Authority PBA always honor and remember all those lost on that horrible day, especially the PAPD 37 and all First Responders.
#PAPD #PAPBA #WTC #September11 #ThePentagon #ShanksvillePA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hell's Kitchen, NYC;
Recently, a 67 year-old man waiting for a Greyhound bus in the South Wing of the Port Authority Bus Terminal was the victim of an unprovoked knife attack by an unhinged 40 year-old Bronx man. The attacker, armed with a five-inch knife, attempted to stab the victim seven times in the neck and chest. The victim was able to fight off the attacker.
Police Officers Rojas-Diaz and Peterson were on patrol in the vicinity of the attack and responded to the sound of the victim's screams. During their response, they were flagged down by an off-duty New York City police detective who identified the attacker. Rojas-Diaz and Peterson attempted to stop the armed attacker who violently resisted arrest. Police Officers Djecbitric, Haas, Watson and Demaitre rushed to the scene and assisted in disarming and detaining the attacker.
The Port Authority PBA thanks these officers for a job well done.
Photo 1, L-R: Police Officers Stefon Watson and Brian Haas.
Photo 2, L-R: Police Officers Wickenson Demaitre, Ellmina Djecbitric, Gabyola Rojas-Diaz, Antonio Peterson.
#PAPD ##PAPBA #PAPDBT #PABT #PANYNJ #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024
September 9, 2024, Staten Island, NY;
Congratulations to the PAPD JFK A Team, 2024 champions of the 38 Heroes Softball Tournament.
Photo 1: The JFK A Team with the Police Officer Anthony Varvaro Trophy.
Photo 2: PAPD Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums during the opening ceremony.
Photo 3: L-R Sergeant Mike Pace and Police Officer Chris Knott, NLIA Command, the tournament organizers, and Mr. Charles Amoroso, father of Hero 9/11 PAPD Police Officer Christopher Amoroso, E.O.W. 9/11/2001.
#38HeroesSoftballTournament #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024
Rest in Peace, Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge, E.O.W. 9/6/2024.
Police Officer Coolidge succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier when, in a foot pursuit of a suspect, the suspect opened fire striking Coolidge.
He served with the Phoenix Police Department for five years and is survived by his wife and baby daughter.
Zane, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #PhoenixPolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Sunday, September 08, 2024