Martha Avenue in East Patchogue, NY Named “Mark W. Gajewski Way”

As all our readers know, our inspiration, Mark “Ski” Gajewski, died in 2017 from 9/11-related illness after having spent nine months working on the pile in 2001. On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio officially dedicated a portion of Martha Avenue in East Patchogue as “Mark W. Gajewski Way.”

Thank you again to the following individuals and groups:

• Supervisor Ed Romaine
• Councilman Michael Loguercio
• Ms. Victoria Molloy
• Legislature Leslie and John Kennedy
• Mr. John Feal
• 9/11 Responders Remembered Part Board Members   
• North Patchogue & Bellport Fire Department
• South Country Ambulance
• All of the officers at the 5^th Precinct
• The Dep’t of Highway
• All of the Patriot Guard Riders
• And of course, our neighbors, family, and friends.

We greatly appreciate all the effort that each of you have done to make this dedication happen. No words can accurately express the love, appreciation, and the admiration that my family and I have for each one of you. You all have done—and continue to do—outstanding work for the families affected by the tragic events of 9/11.

Here are some of the news coverage of the event:

• Long Island.com: East Patchogue Street Named for Fallen 9/11 Responder
• Town of Brookhaven: Dedicate East Patchogue Street in Honor of 9/11 First Responder Mark “Ski” Gajewski
• Patch: Local Hero Honored During Street Renaming Ceremony
• TBR NewsMedia: 9/11 Responders remembered: A personal story
• Greater Patchogue: Town Dedicates E. Patchogue Roadway to 9/11 Responder Mark Gajewski