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Mourners pack Queens church to honor 9/11 first responder Det. Luis Alvarez, a Ground Zero hero killed by cancer
In the final hours of his shortened life, heroic 9/11 first responder Det. Luis Alvarez was in hospice care when he spoke of the colleagues poisoned alongside him in the toxins of Ground Zero.
9/11 survivors push for permanent VCF funding at town hall hosted by Rep. Rose
Former NYPD Det. Luis (Lou) Alvarez and his years of tireless service weren’t far from the minds of a crowd in Sea View Tuesday night.
2 Port Authority Cops Die; One 9/11-Related
The Port Authority Police Department is mourning the loss of two officers who died from job-related health issues within several days of each other last month.
Luis Alvarez, a Hero to Fellow 9/11 Responders, Is Laid to Rest
During Mr. Alvarez’s emotional plea before Congress, his frail appearance displayed the stark realities facing many ground zero emergency responders.
Luis Alvarez, 9/11 responder and advocate, mourned by family, NYPD at emotional funeral
Luis Alvarez, a former New York City police detective who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks and fought for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, was remembered for his “tenacity and resilience”…
Deaths from 9/11-related illnesses will soon pass those lost on day of attacks: report
Nearly 18 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, more than 2,000 people have died of an illness related to the attacks.
9/11 responder Luis Alvarez mourned as brave advocate for Ground Zero workers
The former NYPD detective fought for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund while terminally ill.
September 11th Victim Aid and Compensation Fast Facts
Here is a look at the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010.
Heroes of 9/11 still fighting
On September 11th, 2001, and the days following, New York first responders were praised and lauded as heroes as they saved lives during the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil.
Dear Sen. Rubio: Support 9/11 compensation fund
Just Americans. That’s how we viewed ourselves in the aftermath of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, embracing national unity, resolve, and tenacity.