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Interview with Supporter Patricia Marro

Posted by Robert Allen on April 18, 2011 with 0 Comments

In this podcast interview Robert Allen gets a chance to speak with one of the Benefit Funds newest supporters Patricia Marro.  Patricia is the head of marketing of Digital Edge.  Digital Edge is a highly-specialized technology organization focused on supporting back-end technology services within data centers. The Benefit Fund is not a new discovery for [...]

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Board Meeting Held at FDNY Headquarters

Posted by Robert Allen on February 7, 2011 with 0 Comments

We want to thank Fire Commissioner Cassano for his hospitality and to his team for showing us around.  We had a great experience and are looking forward to returning for another visit.

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25th Annual Dinner Photos and Video

Posted by Robert Allen on December 6, 2010 with 1 Comments

Here are some of the fabulous images from our Annual Gala Dinner at the New York Hilton. Photo Credit:Ron Jordan Natoli This is the video that was shown at the dinner honoring four heroes who paid the ultimate price.

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Media Coverage of the 25th Annual Dinner

Posted by Robert Allen on November 19, 2010 with 0 Comments

There is no question in anyone’s mind that the 25th annual dinner was a terrific success.  Those of you who were with us in person as well as those who joined us on the live video feed felt the excitement in the room.  The press also took notice of what a wonderful event it was.  [...]

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NY 1 Report on 25th Annual Dinner

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2010 with 0 Comments

The hometown news channel NY1 reporter George Whipple filed an excellent report on our 25th Annual dinner at the Hilton. “This organization is all about trying to never forget the loss that takes place when a police officer or fireman or Port Authority or EMS person is killed in the line of duty, giving their [...]

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25th Annual Dinner Highlights

Posted by Robert Allen on November 5, 2010 with 2 Comments

The 25th Annual dinner was a rousing success.  Over 1,000 guests filled the ballroom at the New York Hilton.  The incredible showing of support was overwhelming. Here are some of the photographs from the event. Here is a video clip of the children of our fallen heroes singing the National Anthem

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25th Annual Dinner Live Video Stream Replay

Posted by Robert Allen on November 2, 2010 with 2 Comments

If you were not able to attend our 25th Anniversary Gala fund raising Dinner on November 3 in person watch the replay of the video streaming live from the grand ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel. Part 1 Watch live streaming video from answerthecall at livestream.com Part 2 Watch live streaming video from answerthecall [...]

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Rehearsal for Star Spangled Banner

Posted by Robert Allen on October 24, 2010 with 0 Comments

For the first time children of our fallen heroes will be singing the National Anthem at the annual Benefit Fund Dinner. We were with these talented children today along with firefighter Regina Wilson who has honored us for many years with her beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. This year she will be directing these [...]

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Mayors Video Segments Rudolph Giuliani

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video segment from the tribute to the New York City Mayors on October 8, 2009 at the New York Hilton

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Mayors Video Segments David Dinkins

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video highlight of the tribute to the New York City Mayors featuring David Dinkins

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