Mets Honor 9/11 Heroes in NYC | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

Twenty-five years after 9/11, former Mets players like David Wright and Al Leiter returned to New York City’s Ladder Company Twenty-Five firehouse—not for a photo op, but to honor the fallen first responders. This annual pilgrimage began as a promise made in grief, rooted in the Mets’ own role in the city’s healing: from turning Shea Stadium into a donation hub to Mike Piazza’s iconic home run that symbolized resilience. Today, these visits are more than tradition—they’re a living tribute, reminding New Yorkers that community, courage, and remembrance endure, even as time passes. Listen in…