Nearly 600 people including families of fallen first responders, friends and staunch supporters joined the Benefit Fund in honoring the families of New York’s fallen heroes at the 25th Annual Picnic. Guests were greeted by, Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub, Benefit Fund Chairman, and several of the Board of Directors to include: Joseph P. Coppotelli, John Q. Doyle, Lawrence Ehrlich, John W. Neary, Thomas M. Rooney & Brian A. Waldbaum. Other special guests included, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly & John A. Franco, retired MLB relief pitcher, for the New York Mets.