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How the NYPD and FDNY honor 9/11 with football, 20 years on

How the NYPD and FDNY honor 9/11 with football, 20 years on

The annual FDNY-NYPD football game is a tradition that honors the memory of the 9/11 attacks, which occurred 20 years ago. This event serves as a way for the New York City emergency services to come together and commemorate the tragic day. The game is a symbolic gesture, as it represents the unity and camaraderie that emerged in the aftermath of the attacks. It allows the NYPD and FDNY to pay tribute to their fallen colleagues and the broader community that was affected by the events of 9/11. The article highlights the significance of this tradition, which has become a way for the city to collectively remember the sacrifices made and the resilience demonstrated in the face of such a devastating tragedy. The game serves as a reminder of the weight of remembering, and the importance of honoring the memory of those who lost their lives.

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