Maspeth remembers first responders lost on 9/11

The National Anthem was sung by children from the St. Stan's Players. Photo by Walter Karling

By Jacob kaye

Maspeth Savings Bank hosted a tribute to the first responders lost during 9/11 in the Queens neighborhood last week.

The ceremony was held at Maspeth Memorial Park on the corner of 69th Street and Grand Avenue on Friday, Sept. 10.

It featured music from the St. Stan’s Players, Liz and Bill Huisman, a laying of a wreath from the FDNY, a reading of the names and remarks from Rep. Grace Meng, Assemblymember Brian Barnwell, City Councilman Robert Holden and Maspeth Savings Bank President Kenneth Rudzweick.

Maspeth Memorial Park after the laying of the wreath. Photo by Walter Karling