Giants honor 9/11 heroes before emotional Sunday Night Football opener against Cowboys

MetLife Stadium held a pregame tribute for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks before the Giants’ game against the Dallas Cowboys. The ceremony included FDNY’s Ladder 343 truck, an authentic World Trade Center steel beam, and a performance of the national anthem by NYPD and FDNY members. Players and coaches wore commemorative hats and T-shirts, while a photo montage of 9/11 victims was shown.

• MetLife Stadium hosted a 25th-anniversary tribute to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks before the Giants vs. Cowboys game.
• The tribute featured FDNY’s Ladder 343 truck, a World Trade Center steel beam, and a ‘Tribute in Light’ display.
• NYPD and FDNY members performed the national anthem.
• Players and coaches wore commemorative NYPD, FDNY, and PAPD hats and ‘Never Forget’ T-shirts.
• Members of the Palumbo family, whose father died on 9/11, served as honorary captains.
• A photo montage of 9/11 victims was displayed during a moment of silence.
• New Giants coach John Harbaugh emphasized honoring the heroes of that day.