NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay Retired NYC Firefighters Remember 9/11 on 25th Anniversary
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Retired New York City firefighters Rich Riccio and Louis Kikis reflect on their experiences and lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as Tampa Bay and the nation mark 25 years since the event.
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It records local personal accounts of retired first responders regarding a major historical event.
Key Facts
- The article marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- Rich Riccio and Louis Kikis are retired New York City firefighters living in the Tampa Bay area.
- Both men worked as NYC firefighters during the World Trade Center attacks.