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Show A SALUTE TO THE HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11TH The International Association of Chiefs of Police and PARADEhonorthepolice, fire and emergency personnel who served during our nation’s recent crisis. Wealso salute the Police Officer of the Year. OR 36 YEARS, THE International Association of Chiefs of Police and PARADE have recognized outstanding acts of heroism andservice in law enforcement throughourannual Police Officer of the Year program. In addition,this year we havecreated the Distinguished Service Awardto honorthe bravery, dedication and sacrifice ofall those whotookpart in the rescue and recovery at the World Trade Centerin NewYork City, at the Pentagon and in Somerset County, Pa. This special, onetime awardwill be presentedto representatives ofpolice,firefighters and emergency medical workers in all three jurisdictions. “Their actions demonstrate forcefully how peopleinall lines of public safety unite in a crisis, evenat the sacrifice of their ownlives,” said Bruce D. Glasscock,president of the [ACP andchief of the Police Departmentof Plano,Tex.“Never before on American soil have so many cometogetherat suchrisk at such a critical moment.” In NewYorkCity, 344 fire.personnel were killed. along with 60 Port Authority and New York City police officers, three court officers and agents of the FBI and the Secret Service. But more than 25,000 lives were saved. “We must ur Nation’s Bravest AndFines focus on the factthat our police officers and ‘Their actions duainatiole forcefully how people in all lines of public firefighters conducted Safety unite in a crisis, even at the sacrifice of their own lives.’ the mosteffective rescue missionin the history of our country,” —Bruce D.Glasscock, president, International Association of Chiefs of Police New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani told PARADE. “Theysaved thousands of children from becomingorphans, even thoughtheir own children are now orphans.Ifthey had not beenin or near the World Trade Center, we would have lost even more lives.” At the Pentagon, in Arlington County, ez Va., Fire ChiefEdward Plaugher said that 200 firemen and rescue workers, backed by 30 fire engines, fought flames and saved lives. “There were a couple hundred more from law enforcement,” he added. Ten different municipalities sent firefighters. About80 people, including some rescuers, were taken to hospitals. = aS “The critical first response by our fire personnel was one ofcalm and confidence, Which helped stabilize the scene and keep things under control,”said Plaugher. In Pennsylvania, Maj. Lyle Szupinka, area commanderfor the State Police, said, “So many people worked so hard for so long, and nobody stopped. Itwas awe- BY LARRY SMITH AND MICHAEL O’SHEA inspiring.”” More than 150 FBI agents investigated, while up to 400 state tro ers stood guard. The troopers saluted] family members as they came to visit. A Newark, N.J., police sergeant, Jos-| eph Farina, has been named the 2001 Police Officer of the Year for his heroism ata fire in April 2000. Farina, who also helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, says he was humbled and inspired by’ help and never came back,” he said. “They are true heroes,” continued PAGE 8 - OCTOBER 26, 2001 - PARADE MAGAZINE: |
