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"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"

Remembering the Fallen Heroes of

September 11

NEVER FORGOTTEN — SEPTEMBER 11TH 🇺🇸

On this solemn anniversary of September 11th, we stop and remember a day that forever changed our nation. We remember the thousands of innocent men, women, and children whose lives were taken far too soon. We remember the families who received the phone calls and faced unimaginable heartbreak. And we remember the heroes who ran toward danger while others were desperately trying to escape it.

We honor the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency workers, military personnel, and ordinary Americans who demonstrated extraordinary courage that day. They did not stop to ask who needed help. They simply stepped forward. Many never came home. They gave everything they had in service to others, and their sacrifice represents the very best of what it means to be an American.

We also remember those who survived, those who were injured, those who lost loved ones, and the countless first responders and workers who continued to carry the physical and emotional scars of that terrible day. Their stories matter. Their sacrifices matter. Their lives matter.

September 11th reminds us that our freedom and our way of life should never be taken for granted. It reminds us that in our darkest moments, Americans can stand together, help one another, and find strength in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Today, we remember not with hatred, but with gratitude. Gratitude for the lives that were lived, for the heroes who answered the call, and for the countless acts of courage and kindness that followed. We remember the flags raised, the hands extended, the strangers helping strangers, and a nation that stood together as one.

Twenty-five years later, the passage of time cannot erase the memories of that day. We may grow older, our children may learn about September 11th from history books rather than personal experience, but we must continue to tell their stories so that the sacrifices of those who were lost are never forgotten.

To the families who lost someone they loved: we remember with you.

To the heroes who gave their lives: we honor you.

To those who answered the call and carried the burden afterward: we thank you.

And to every American who remembers: may we never forget.

May we always remember the lives lost, the courage displayed, and the incredible resilience of the American people.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 God Bless the families who continue to carry these memories. God Bless our first responders. God Bless our military. And God Bless the United States of America.

September 11, 2001 — Forever in our hearts. 🇺🇸🙏


The Primum Non Nocere Foundation, INC. is a group of Emergency Medical Service professionals with 250+ years of experience. PNNF is dedicated to assisting other men and women in our field during times of need. Your support and contributions enable us to continuously meet goals and constantly improve conditions across the spectrum. Your generous donation helps fund our mission.


Our impact in numbers

15

The number of states in which PNNF.NET programs are offered to families of all races and creed. To Date - Over $40,000 in donations have been allocated to assist 82 EMS providers and their families from 11 different states.

127

The number of individuals and families PNNF.NET has assisted, when uncertainties such as a loss of income due to accident, illness or even death occurred.


PNNF TEAM

A brother and sisterhood of EMS Professionals who provide assistance to their EMS counterparts during times of need.

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OUR HISTORY

As of 2015, we are proud to have been able to provide assistance to many of our peers who often get on the job injuries, deal with personal illness, family tragedies and many other adverse scenarios that occur in life. PNNF has worked and volunteered with multiple EMS Units within New York, New Jersey and the Carolina’s. Life long friendships have been cultivated as we each share a common theme of our unique experiences.

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PNNF.NET MISSION

Primum Non Nocere Foundation, INC. is an organization of men and women who are dedicated to improving the lives of EMS workers through education, awareness and philanthropy. When crisis inevitably occurs, we are there to lend financial and emotional support to men, women and children through our non-profit organization.

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Earlier this month we received word that our friend and founder of "Start Em Early" Foundation Erik, had a very bad accident and suffered full thickness/3rd degree burns to both legs and hands. To help him and his family while he heals, we "Filled the Fridge" and shelves with a good amount of food via Amazon Smile and will be paying their utilities for September.


Our Board Members

Linda Reissman

Board Member

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Louis Cazzetta

Founder & President

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Nicholas A. Portera

Board Member

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Keith McCaffery

Founding Member

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Tammy Lababerra

Board Member

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Brian Collins, EMT-P

Board of Director & Founding Member

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Sean O'Sullivan, Esq.

Parliamentarian & Founding Member

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AnnMarie Cazetta

Secretary/Treasurer & Founding Member

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Some of Our Testimonials

March 10, 2023
We are also currently assisting another Emergency Medical Technicians from SI New York. She was injured when her ambulance was hit and turned over by a driver running a red light. We are assisting her and her family with enough groceries and household items to keep them good until she can return to work in April.
March 10, 2023
In February we received a request to check on a NYC Emergency Medical Technician that was injured in the line of duty last year and is having a hard time. This EMT was shot by a patient in the back of his ambulance while attempting to transport him to the hospital. Eight months later and the EMT is still having neurological issues with his arm, shoulder and suffering from PTSD. He is now having issues with workers comp as they are looking to decrease his payments. The EMT is also taking care of his mother who is fighting through her own medical issues. We were able to pay $550 towards their utilities to make sure they had no disruptions through the NYC winter.
March 10, 2023
In January we received information that an Emergency Medical Technician from North Carolina was in need of our assistance. He has been out of work for the past couple of months due to severe side effects from COVID. He is currently in the rears with utilities and upcoming rent pending with no relief in sight. We were able to assist him with paying his January 2023 rent and continue emotional support as he continues to heal and navigate through workers comp and disability insurance.
March 9, 2023
Hi Louis, Thank you so much for everything around the holidays. Here is the thank you note for the website if you would like to post it. It really meant a lot to me and my family. The Primum non Nocere Foundation has been so wonderful to my family and me. They knew we were in need around the holiday season and immediately asked to help in any way they could. They kindly blessed us with food to get us through the holiday season. I am lucky to be a member of this community. They are doing wonderful work and I want to make sure their good work gets the recognition it deserves! Thanks for everything. KS and family
September 19, 2022
Received a Generous donation from members of the Knights of Columbus-Old Bohemia Council in Delaware with the help of a good friend Patrick. Thank you for the support both yourself and your fellow Knights continue to give Primum Non Nocere Foundation.
September 19, 2022
What Blessing! I cannot even put my feelings into words not 2 days after finding out about Mitch I've been in constant contact with Luis. Our EMS family is blessed to have this wonderful human being and this organization to help in times of need. God Bless and watch over you all!
September 19, 2022
Earlier this month we received word that our friend and founder of "Start Em Early" Foundation Erik had a very bad accident and suffered full thickness/3rd degree b urns to both legs and hand. To help him and his family while he heals we "Filled the Fridge" and shelves with a good amount of food via Amazon Smile and will be paying their utilities for September.
June 28, 2022
A BIG Shout Out!
June 28, 2022
Teri Hamilton: I can't THANK YOU ENOUGH!
June 28, 2022
Received this Via FedEx this morning from EMS Chances/EMS Everything LLC