he ceremony was beautifully done,  D'Allara's widow Carol D'Allara told The Post.  It was an honorable tribute to my husband and the other heroes who were honored today. 

The ESU is an elite, specially-trained division of the NYPD whose officers are tasked with carrying out risky operations ranging from hostage situations and building collapses to water rescues and disaster relief.

The  world-renowned  cops make up the majority of the 23 NYPD officers killed on 9/11, the police commissioner said.

 On 9/11, when thousands of lives were at risk, ESU officers were the tip of the NYPD's spear. They fought to get as many people out of those buildings as possible - while they themselves ran in,  Tisch said.

6 The ESU is an elite division of the NYPD whose members are tasked with carrying out risky operations ranging from hostage situations and building collapses to water rescues and disaster relief. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

6  On 9/11, when thousands of lives were at risk, ESU officers were the tip of the NYPD's spear. They fought to get as many people out of those buildings as possible,  NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

But the bravery of the specialized officers during the 9/11 terrorist attacks  did not come without a price,  ESU commanding officer Assistant Chief Gerard Dowling said.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks were one of the deadliest days in ESU's history.

The elite crew lost 14 members on the morning alone, nearly as many as had been killed in the prior 70 years it existed before 2001.