Family, friends and members of New York’s Finest joined in unveiling a memorial plaque honoring slain FDNY Station 26 EMT Yadira Arroyo on Sunday, March 17 at 1904 Watson Avenue. The event commemorated the second anniversary of the 44-year-old on-duty tragic passing. Arroyo, a 14-year veteran and mother of five, was killed in a fatal ambulance hijacking on the evening of Thursday, March 16 in Soundview.
Arroyo’s family showed their support at her memorial and plaque unveiling ceremony.
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A photo of Arroyo was presented to her family and friends by Oren Barzilay (front, 2nd from r), District Council 37 EMS Local 2507 president.
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Fellow EMTs were prepared to unveil the memorial plaque.
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EMT and FDNY members saluted the late Arroyo for her dedicated community service.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
