"The Guardian Angels are commemorating the one-year anniversary of the tragic subway attack in Brooklyn that claimed the life of Debrina Kawan, a woman from Toms River, New Jersey. Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, led the remembrance ceremony at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, where Kawan was set on fire while sleeping on an F train. Sliwa described the attack as unimaginable and emphasized the ongoing efforts of the Guardian Angels to ensure no one suffers in silence."
"Following the attack, the Guardian Angels resumed their patrols of the New York City subway system, a move reminiscent of their activities during the crime-ridden era of the late 1970s. Sliwa announced plans to increase the number of volunteers and enhance their training to address the current safety concerns in the subway system. The group aims to provide wellness checks and support to homeless and emotionally disturbed individuals, as well as report any issues to the NYPD."
The Guardian Angels held a remembrance at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station for Debrina Kawan, who was set on fire while sleeping on an F train and later died. Curtis Sliwa led the ceremony and called the attack unimaginable, emphasizing ongoing efforts to ensure no one suffers in silence. Following the attack, the Guardians resumed subway patrols and plan to increase volunteer numbers and training. The group will perform wellness checks and support homeless and emotionally disturbed individuals while reporting issues to the NYPD. Authorities charged Sebastian Zapeta-Calil with first-degree murder and arson after surveillance captured him watching Kawan burn. Mayor Eric Adams increased police subway presence; the Guardians continue patrols and left a wreath at the incident site.
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