?New York’s Bravest’ and their Irish-American Soul – Ireland's Own

On 11 September 2001, the United States of America came under terrorist attack. Among the deadly toll of victims a stark figure stands out, permanently etched on the heart of New York City: 343. That is the number of firefighters who entered the collapsing, fire-engulfed buildings in a vain attempt to rescue those trapped inside, but sadly, did not make it back to safety. On the 25th anniversary of America’s second ‘Day of Infamy’, Pat Poland pays homage to