September 7, 2024
"The Rescue," Monument to Firefighter Joseph Maffeo, in Staten Island, New York
Taking a short walk after my doctor's appointment Friday afternoon, I stumbled upon the Joseph Maffeo Monument outside Staten Island University Hospital along Seaview Avenue in Staten Island, New York. Titled "The Rescue," the bronze sculpture depicting the heroic Maffeo saving a baby was conceived by celebrated artist Gregory Perillo. The dramatic portrayal pays tribute to all the brave firefighters who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.