The approximately seven-hour surgery capped months of appointments and tests where doctors could not determine what afflicted Sorrentino. Two months after, Sorrentino underwent surgery in a race against the aggressive disease that had “spread like wildfire.” One month later, Sorrentino learned he had bladder cancer.
The father of the groom spent it gritting his teeth through the pain that felt like a constant burn or vise-tight pinch. It was May 4th, 2019, the wedding day of Sorrentino’s son. Nearly two decades later, the after-effects of that horrific day cast a shadow on a joyous day. “The most horrific day of my life, I can tell you that.” “Unless you lived it, you can’t explain the feeling and sound of that day,” said Sorrentino, 59, now a maintenance engineer for a Brooklyn hotel. Remembering is our responsibility and learning from them is our honor.“‘Unless you lived it, you can’t explain the feeling and sound of that day.’ ” - Chris Sorrentino on Sept. Since its inception, the Wall of Remembrance has become recognized for its beautiful and meaningful tribute to these men and women. Fully a third of the responders who died on 9/11 either lived or worked in the Borough. It was fitting that New York City’s first memorial to 9/11 would be here, in Brooklyn. To hear the sound of children laughing, feel the sun’s warmth and listen to the quiet voice of the ocean. Families come here for comfort, not for grief. MCU Park- home of the Brooklyn Cyclones- is the perfect setting for the Wall of Remembrance Coney Island is a historic and beloved site along the ocean. On the Wall, their portraits form a powerful, unforgettable testament, eloquently spoken, reminding us these are real people behind the names and numbers of September 11. Touched by the magnitude of their sacrifice, Brooklyn-born and raised Sol Moglen conceived of the idea for a memorial. Comprised of 3 30 x 12 foot granite walls, the Coney Island memorial contains the laser-engraved images of 346 Firefighters, 37 Port Authority Officers, 23 NYC Police Officers, 3 NYS Officers, 1 Fire Patrol, First responders and 1 K-9 Rescue dog named Sirius.
The Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance in MCU (formerly KeySpan ) Park stands as a graceful and beautiful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th, 2001.
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