Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation was attacked by those who proclaimed, “Death to America.” The attacks at the World Trade Center saw Port Authority police officers, the first of the first responders, heroically enter the burning Towers and begin what has been called the greatest rescue in history.
Port Authority cops from the PAPD World Trade Center Command were joined by Port Authority police officers from every PAPD command in New York and New Jersey, along with their mutual-aid partners from the NYPD, FDNY and many other agencies.
The courageous and selfless efforts of the PAPD and others reportedly saved about 25,000 people on that horrible day. Tragically, 37 Port Authority police officers sacrificed their lives so others could live. There is no greater sacrifice.
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers the 37 Port Authority police officers who perished on September 11, 2001, the greatest loss of life suffered by a police department in a single incident in the history of American law enforcement.
The Port Authority PBA also honors the sacrifices of 23 New York City police officers, 343 New York City firefighters and other responders who lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.
