Never Forget September 11^th, 2001: A personal reflection 25 years later

Twenty-Five years ago, Paul Faenza was a Sergeant in the New York City Police Department. On September 11^th, 2001, he responded with hundreds of other police officers and firefighters to Ground Zero. His presentation details that morning and beyond from a personal & professional perspective. From wading through knee high dust to witnessing the collapse of Building 7; searching buildings for evidence, digging on the pile, and taking part in an honor guard at the temporary morgue. The talk will provide a sense of what occurred that day from a First Responders’ point of view, and to ensure that people never forget the events of September 11^th, the lives lost and the lives we continue to lose to 9/11 related illnesses.

Tickets: $10 Museums on the Green members, $20 non-member, or donation-based ticket

Bio: Paul Faenza is originally from Franklin, MA. He joined the New York City Police Department in 1983 and served for twenty years, retiring as a Sergeant. He met his wife Brigid, also a retired NYPD Detective on the job. After retirement they moved to Vermont where they raised twin daughters, opened a bakery, and vacationed on the Cape. In 2022 they moved to Falmouth. Paul is currently a Docent and Brigid works in the Museum shop.