9-11-01 We Remember

All of us here at turkey-talk.com, and fellow NWTF members across New York State extend our thoughts and prayers for the victims of the acts of terrorism  at the World Trade Center,  Pentagon, and the 4th plane that went down in Pennsylvania. We offer our condolences and prayers for Long Island #1 chapter members Cynthia Giugliano & Walter Weaver who perished in the Trade Center. We also pray for their families, and loved ones.  We stand united along with the rest of our great nation.

"God Bless America"

GIUGLIANO-Cynthia, age 46, of Nesconset, NY. A victim of the World Trade Center Disaster on September 11, 2001. She was a Chief Technical Specialist for Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield on the 27th floor of Tower 1. Beloved wife of Larry. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Donations can be made to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, PO Box 999, Ojai, CA 93024 or at www.ndsdf.org.

WEAVER-Walter E., Police Officer, NYPD (ESU Truck #3, Bronx), 30 years old, of Hicksville, NY, tragically perished on September 11, 2001, in the heroic effort, performing in the line of duty. Walter was assigned to the Emergency Services Unit in February, 1998. “Wally” as he was called by friends. Beloved son of Scotty and Joan Weaver. Loving brother of Brian and Michael. Cherished boyfriend of Shannon Faulkner. Additional info submitted by Robert Watterson......NWTF member Walter Weaver was a safe Hunter, a Jakes Day committee member, a NY State Hunter Safety Instructor, and a Wilderness Search & Rescue Member. Walter answered his final call for help on September 11th, 2001 at the World Trade Center. Walter had carried out victims of this tragedy to the triage center, and had gone back in to work a hydraulic tool to open an elevator full of people trapped on the 6th floor. Walter was one of the rescue workers who didn't come out of the World Trade Center.Walter is survived by his parents, two brothers, fiancée, friends, and hunting companions. He left behind his dreams, and his plans for the future with his fiancée Shannon Faulkner.

New York State Sportsmen Education Foundation (NYSSEF) has started a scholarship fund, and a memorial building fund for a Search & Rescue building that will be named: Walter Weaver Search & Rescue Bldg. Region 1. Donations to the building fund or scholarship can be sent to: NYSSEF, P.O. Box 1532, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779