CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — For the last quarter century, the California 9-11 Memorial in Clovis has honored the lives lost, the heroes and the stories.
Hundreds gathered Friday morning for the largest remembrance ceremony outside of New York.
For retired New York Fireman Andy Isolano, it’s a day that changed his life forever.
Isolano lost 13 close friends, hundreds of fellow first responders and the job he loved.
The lung damage he suffered forced him to step away and retire.
Every day, he carries the pain.
“I always feel like it should be getting easier, but it doesn’t get any easier as a matter of fact,” he said. “Obviously, with 25 years, is actually a little harder. It’s amazing to believe it’s been that long.”
He returned to share his story 25 years later.
He spoke with KMJ’s Broeske and Musson Show on Thursday before Friday’s event.
The California 9-11 Memorial Ceremony was held at “Never Forget Lane” off of Peach and Dakota.
