On the recordSeptember 9, 2015
On Monday, three New Yorkers--Morris and Beth Faitelewicz, who celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in June, and Yehuda Bayme, fiance to their only daughter--lost their lives in a Sullivan County car accident. This tragedy is being felt deeply in the Lower East Side. Not only were they respected community members, but Morris and Beth had been involved in response and recovery efforts on 9/11. Morris served as vice chair of Manhattan's Community Board 3, was citywide coordinator and deputy inspector of NYPD's Auxiliary Volunteer Emergency Services Rescue Unit in the World Trade Center area, and was a dedicated Hatzolah member. He was among the first to rush to the World Trade Center. For his efforts, he earned a Port Authority exceptional service award and a city council proclamation. Beth, an ER nurse, also served with distinction after the towers collapsed. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring their memories. Rest in peace. ____________________
