NewsSNN NewsSeptember 11, 2026Manatee County
Retired NYC firefighters in Tampa Bay reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
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Retired New York City firefighters Rich Riccio and Louis Kikis, now living in the Tampa Bay area, share their memories of responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks as the nation marks 25 years since the event.
Read the full story at SNN NewsWhy It Matters
Local residents who served as first responders during the 9/11 attacks reflect on their experiences and the ongoing personal impact of the event two and a half decades later.
Key Facts
- Nearly 3,000 American lives were lost in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago.
- Rich Riccio and Louis Kikis worked as NYC firefighters during the attacks.
- Both firefighters now live in the Tampa Bay area.
Who's Mentioned
locationWorld Trade“Site of the 9/11 attacks”locationPalm Harbour“Location in Florida”locationNYC“New York City”PersonLouis Kikis“Retired NYC firefighter living in Tampa Bay”PersonRich Riccio“Retired NYC firefighter living in Tampa Bay”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting the story”locationTampa Bay“Region in Florida”