Putnam Lake Firefighters Raise Funds For 9/11 Memorial Run

PUTNAM LAKE, N.Y. -- Having lost many family members and friends on Sept. 11, 2001, members and officers of the Putnam Lake Fire Department are raising funds for a remembrance 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk in April to help fund the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Assistant Chief Vincent Fanelli of the Putnam Lake Fire Department is seeking participants and donations for a 5K/walk-run to benefit the 9/11 Museum that will take place on April 24.
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02/12/2016 3:00 p.m.

"Sept. 11, 2001, will always remain in our memories. Where we were, what we were doing and who we were with. On that day members from our department, located just 60 miles north of New York City, would make the journey down to help in the relief efforts," said Vincent Fanelli, assistant chief of the Putnam Lake Fire Department. "That day we have lost family members and many friends."

On April 24, the department members will be running and walking in their honor to raise money, which will go toward the 9/11 Memorial, located where the two towers once stood, he said.

"We will never forget and must make sure that no one else does," added Fanelli.

The department has set up a sign-up and donation page for members of the community who would like to take part or donate money. To date, firefighters have raised $35.

For more information, contact the department at 845-279-8480.

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