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Raymond J. Pfeifer, 9/11 Firefighter Who Sought Care for Survivors, Dies at 59
Raymond J. Pfeifer, who spent eight months digging through the toxic debris of the collapsed World Trade Center for the remains of fellow firefighters and other victims and years lobbying, successfully, for health benefits for those who survived, died…
NYC’s Sept. 11 Memorial to Honor Ground Zero Recovery Workers
A permanent installation honoring World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers who risked their health in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be added to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan.
Walkway at 9/11 memorial will honor Ground Zero rescuers
Ground Zero rescuers and recovery workers will be honored by a permanent walkway through a grassy clearing at the 9/11 memorial partially financed by former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, it was announced Tuesday.
Memorial Glade ‘commemorative space’ to honor 9/11 rescue workers at Ground Zero
They were the women and men who spent more than eight months spearheading rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, and they have long garnered the greatest honor and respect.
Maloney Applauds Announcement of New Dedication for 9/11 Rescue and Recovery
Following news from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that a permanent dedication will be erected in honor and memory of rescue and recovery at Ground Zero, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), lead House sponsor of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, and its reauthorization, released the following statement:
Rescue And Recovery Workers Will Get Permanent Dedication At 9/11 Memorial
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is planning a permanent dedication recognizing the rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero.
Sept. 11 dedication planned for rescue and recovery workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH’-moh) and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have announced plans for a permanent dedication at the Sept. 11 Memorial that would recognize rescue and recovery workers at ground zero.
Dedication at 9/11 Memorial to honor rescue and recovery workers at Ground Zero
A ceremony was held Tuesday honoring the rescue and recovery workers who toiled at Ground Zero after the September 11th attacks, but eventually there are plans to permanently honor their efforts.
FDNY Responder Who Fought for Better Health Care After 9/11 Dies of Cancer
An FDNY 9/11 first responder who advocated tirelessly for better health care for those exposed to toxic dust clouds at Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks, even as he battled cancer himself, has died, officials said.
Ray Pfeifer, Firefighter, Voice for 9/11 Health Care, Dies
A retired New York City firefighter who spent months at the World Trade Center site digging through debris and then fought for health care for first responders even when wracked with late-stage cancer has died.