The FDNY Marine Corps Association is going to erect and dedicate a Memorial Monument to the memory of 17 NYC Firefighters who were also Marines when they were killed on September 11, 2001 at the USMC National Museum in Quantico, Va. on October 5th at 10:30 am following a short parade. A reception will take place following the Dedication Ceremony in the Museum at Noon. A large “Iron & Steel Run” convoy escorting two pieces of WTC Steel to be attached to the monument will depart Floyd Bennett Field with a police escort on October 4th at 7:30 am sharp, following an opening ceremony that will begin at 6:30 am. All members of the FDNY are welcome to participate in this Memorial Monument Event. For additional information and questions, please contact one of the following:

• John Newman at 631-722-5804, or 631-291-3499; or email: rocknew280@hotmail.com
• Frank Ancona at 718-986-9822; or email: fireNtheft@aol.com
• Joe Bachert at 631-605-1444; or email: nycfireman236@aol.com.