Son of Carmel Firefighter Who Died 9/11 to Throw First Pitch at Citi Field Thursday

Carmel resident Brian Harlin will help throw out the first ball at Citi Field on Thursday.

It's part of a tradition that started more than three decades ago, as former New York Met Rusty Staub and the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children’s Benefit Fund will host more than 800 family members and supporters of fallen New York Police Officers and Firefighters, Port Authority Police, and EMS Personnel at the fund's Annual Game & Family Day.

The day will feature a pre-game barbeque and family picnic event with special appearances by former New York Mets players as well as top officials from the Police and Fire Departments, including NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton and FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro.

The ceremonial first pitch will be tossed out by the children of three 9/11 fallen NYC Heroes:

• Kelly Talty (Wantagh, NY), daughter of NYPD officer Paul Talty, ESS-10
• Brian Harlin (Carmel, NY), son of FDNY Firefighter Daniel Harlin, Ladder Company 2
• Julian Miles Davis (Massapequa, NY), son of PAPD Officer Clinton Davis, assigned World Trade Center

PHOTO: Daniel Harlin with son Brian/contributed