Merrick, NY, USA. 11th Sep.2015. Firefighters from Merrick & NYC stand in line and hold their caps over their hearts during Merrick Memorial Ceremony for Merrick volunteer firefighters and residents who died due to 9/11 terrorist attack at NYC Twin Towers. Ex-Chief Ronnie E. Gies, of Merrick F.D. and FDNY Squad 288, and Ex-Captain Brian E. Sweeney, of Merrick F.D. and FDNY Rescue 1, died responding to the attacks on September 11, 2001.