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Wall Plaque Bears Names of Kinnelon Officers Who Responded

Officers spent several days at Ground Zero following attacks.

When people enter the , it is not uncommon for them not to notice what is on the walls, but something special hangs there for the three officers who volunteered to respond to Ground Zero on the night of 9/11.

Sgts. Joe Fiduccia, Joseph Napoletano and Ptl. Christopher Carbone assisted in search and recovery efforts hours after the Twin Towers had been attacked.

Later this week, we will share the story from Sgt. Fiduccia's point of view. Here's what else you can expect to see as far as 9/11 coverage this week:

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  • We'll show you what a few tri-boro residents had to say about what the anniversary of 9/11 means to them in a special compilation video.
  • A closer look at educational curriculum regarding 9/11. Tri-boro Patch will share what is being done locally in tri-boro school districts to teach students about the event and the special anniversary.
  • We'll have photo galleries of the first day of school at Kinnelon Public Schools (Tuesday) and Butler and Bloomingdale Public Schools (Wednesday).
  • The story of a Kinnelon police officer who responded the day of 9/11.
  • Stories about two Kinnelon victims' family members and what they are doing on this year's anniversary.
  • Complete coverage of all 9/11-related activities on Sunday, including Kinnelon's dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in front of the  and the Butler and Bloomingdale Candlelight Walk beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Municipal Building, 101 Hamburg Turnpike.


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