July 8, 2010, Merrick Life
Brian McCauley Street Naming
Gianelli Avenue in North Merrick was dedicated in a street naming ceremony honoring 9/11 first responder, Brian McCauley.
“We Remember Him,” said Virginia McCauley, in a refrain from the poem she wrote honoring her son Brian. Brian McCauley is the latest Merokian, who was at the scene of the World Trade Center attack, to die. He died in January from complications of a rare form of cancer. Kayla and Terrence McCauley are among the first to hold one of the honorary plaques that renames Gianelli Avenue in memory of their uncle. Guests of honor included Congressman Peter King, Town of Hempstead Supevisor Kate Murray, town Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Legislator David Denenberg.