On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Steve Orr did what he often did when he had an off day from Engine 276 in Midwood, Brooklyn: he hit the gym.
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2021, Steve Orr and the men remaining from Engine 276 will gather first at the station, then at a cemetery on Long Island. They’ll break open the cooler they’ve brought along, crack a few beers, and tell stories of their fallen comrades — tales not just about their heroism in the line of duty, but their triumph on the football field, too.