Wednesday is the Mets' 31st Annual New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund Game and Family Day at Citi Field for over 800 loved ones of fallen NYPD, FDNY and Port Authority heroes. I am privileged to have the opportunity to cover this event. It means a lot to me.
This annual gathering, which features a pre-game barbecue and picnic with Mets alumni in attendance, was started by Mets legend (and a Squawker Jon favorite) Rusty Staub in 1985. So it is not just Harvey Day; it is Hero Day.
Some of the children of the fallen NYC heroes will be throwing out the first pitch Wednesday night:
- Gabriella and Giovanna Ambelas, daughters of FDNY Lt.