Dix Hills Fire Department Remembers Terry Farrell on Sept. 11

Photo by Steve Silverman

Members of the Dix Hills Fire Department visited the Huntington gravesite of their Chief Terry Farrell on Sept. 11.

Terry Farrell, who was also a firefighter with FDNY Company 4, was killed during the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He is buried at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, and Dix Hills firefighters have visited his grave every Sept. 11 after the 2001 attacks.

This year, the firefighters gathered to pray and remember Terry Farrell. First Assistant Chief Robert Fling welcomed the department and guests. Next, Ex-Chief and Commissioner Phil Tepe spoke about Farrell and his dedication as a firefighter in both Dix Hills and the FDNY. Department Chaplain Rabbi Howard Buechler reflected on 9/11 and offered a prayer in the memory of Farrell. Company Two Captain Brett Tepe read a speech that FDNY Chaplain Mychal Judge gave the day before 9/11 about the job of a firefighter.

After some quiet reflection, one by one, the firefighters placed flowers at Farrell’s grave and remembered his friendship and dedication as a firefighter.

Photo: Dix Hills Fire Department Ex-Chief and Commissioner Phil Tepe speaks at the 9/11 Memorial Service for Chief Terry Farrell.