austinfiredept paid tribute to #911 with a memorial service and stair climb to honor those fallen in the terror attacks of 9/11. NYC retired firefighter Paul Matulis, living in Austin, embraces his companion Jessica Kerndt after the playing of Taps. Firefighters participate in both services and have been since that fateful day 16 years ago. #911memorial #afd #atx #austinremembers #firstresponders #nycfd #fdny statesman photo by ralphbarrera