As we approach Sept. 11, our thoughts go back to the events in
New York City and Washington, D.C. On that day last year, 10 nurses died, most serving in public service roles. It is with sadness for their deaths and pride for their commitment to caring for others that we remember them.

Two nurses died on the planes that hit the World Trade Center. Touri Bolourchi was retired and Carol Flyzik was an ER and psych nurse who worked for Meditech.

Christine Egan was a Canadian community health nurse visiting her brother in the towers.

Lydia Bravo was an occupational health nurse working on the 94th floor.

Stephen Huczko, a nurse and EMT, was a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer who answered the call for help.

Kathy Mazza, a cardiothoracic nurse, was the commandant of the police academy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Michael Mullan, an ER nurse, was a firefighter.

Greg Buck was recruited into the fire department six weeks after graduation from nursing school.

Geoffrey Guja was a firefighter and part-time float nurse.

Ronald Bucca was a New York City fire marshal, the first to be killed in the line of duty.

We should remember these nurses when we look back on the events of Sept. 11 and honor them as we have honored nurses throughout the years who have given their lives during times of war.

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