Children of fallen 9/11 heroes honored at First Responders Children’s Foundation gala
The First Responders Children’s Foundation held its annual gala to honor the children of fallen 9/11 heroes. Patricia Smith and Patrick Lyons received the Legacy of Courage Awards for their parents' sacrifices during the attacks. The event also marked a commitment to supporting the families of first responders over the past 25 years.
- ▪Patricia Smith and Patrick Lyons were honored at the First Responders Children’s Foundation gala for their parents' heroism during 9/11.
- ▪Patricia Smith's mother, Moira Smith, was the only female NYPD officer killed in the attacks.
- ▪Patrick Lyons was born after his father, FDNY Lt. Patrick J. Lyons, died while responding to the emergency.
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Metro Children of fallen 9/11 heroes honored at First Responders Children’s Foundation gala By Joe Marino and David Propper Published May 24, 2026, 4:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The children of two fallen 9/11 heroes — including the only female NYPD cop to perish at the Twins Towers and an FDNY firefighter who never met his son – were honored by the First Responders Children’s Foundation this month. Patricia Smith and Patrick Lyons both received Legacy of Courage Awards at the foundation’s annual gala on May 16 as the head of the nonprofit said the night was meant to show “a commitment to the future of the families we serve.” 4 NYC top cop Jessica Tisch, late NYPD cop Moira’s Smith’s daughter Patricia Smith, and foundation…
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