The two joined New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Manhattan at Rescue Company 1, a unit of the Fire Department of New York. The White House says Rescue 1 lost nearly half its members when it responded to the north tower of the World Trade Center.
With @VP Biden and @billyjoel today at #Rescue1 before the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride. pic.twitter.com/pw2JOMqqUa
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) September 11, 2015
Biden greeted firefighters with hugs and handshakes in front of memorial plaques honoring their comrades who died on 9/11 and in other incidents. He praised the firefighters for their loyalty and told them to take care of themselves.
The vice president also plans to join Cuomo on Friday at the kickoff for the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride.