PGRNY Current Missions

Special Mission

Lt Joseph Torrillo

NYC Firefighter

Southold, NY - 06/08/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

American Legion Post 803 is having a ceremony for BetheOnePTSD, that is set up to make people aware of the trauma that military and first responders can endure. Lt Torrillo is to be honored and guest speaker about bearing PTSD. Lt Torillo was buried beneath the rubble of the South Tower. After being dug out of the debris, he was placed on a boat to be transported to New Jersey for medical treatment for his massive injuries. As the North Tower fell it crashed onto the boat he was on and he had to be transfered to another boat, finally making it to medical care.

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand a flag line for the ceremony and to honor Lt Torrillo for his service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/08/2025 at 01:30pm

Staging Location:

American Legion Post 803
51655 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

Pleaase bring your flags. Ceremony will start at 2pm.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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