Press

 

APRIL 2021

"The Survivor Tree signifies our resilience as a people and is a sign of hope in the face of so much tragedy."

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Photo courtesy Friends of Postcards

Photo courtesy Friends of Postcards

APRIL 2021

"It’s an honor to welcome a Survivor Tree to Staten Island’s Postcards Memorial and we hope that future generations will reflect at this site, remember those lost on 9/11 and since due to illness, and continue to tell the story of the Survivor Tree."

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AUGUST 2019

"This place is so special to so many people ... for people to come out on a Sunday morning, this shows people care about it."

Dominick R. DeRubbio, Executive Director, Friends of Postcards / Read Full Article

Photos courtesy Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon

 

AUGUST 2019

"Friends of Postcards is dedicated to improving Staten Island’s September 11th Postcards and First Responders Memorial which honors the heroes lost on September 11th and those that lost their lives battling illness since."

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AUGUST 2019

"Friends of Postcards will work tirelessly to preserve the story of Staten Islanders lost on September 11, 2001, and since due to illness and encourage others to help us with this cause."

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SeptemBer 2018

"We honor the stories of heroism told, and the untold, and we take a moment to express gratitude for the talents they brought into this world."

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo / Read Full Article

 

 

JULY 2018

"Postcards is in dire need of some TLC if it is to remain a pristine source of comfort, so I went to the Mayor and sought his financial help. His positive response was instantaneous and unwavering, and for that I am truly grateful."

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo / Read Full Article