Merrick, New York, USA. September 11, 2015. RILEY E. GIES, one-year-old granddaughter of Fire Chief Ronnie E Gies who died responding to 9/11 NYC Terrorist Attack, is held by CRAIG MALTZ, a Bellmore volunteer firefighter, at Merrick Memorial Ceremony for Merrick volunteer firefighters and residents who died due to 9/11 terrorist attack at NYC Twin Towers. Ex-Chief Ronnie E. Gies of Merrick F.D. and FDNY Squad 288, and Ex-Captain Brian E. Sweeney, of Merrick F.D. and FDNY Rescue 1, died responding to the attacks on September 11, 2001. (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)
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