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Father, son — 9/11 first responders — die months apart of cancer
Fifteen years after the horrific attacks and aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a father and son have succumbed to cancer within months of each other.
9/11 First Responders Memorial to be dedicated Oct. 1
Gone, but not forgotten. Borough President James Oddo will host a dedication ceremony for Staten Island’s First Responders Memorial on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m.
Father and son first responders die less than a year apart from cancer linked to 9/11 recovery
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Robert Alexander and his father, Raymond, both had the day off — until two airliners crashed into the World Trade Center towers.
Father and son 9/11 first responders die of cancer months apart
They were father and son. They were first responders on September 11, 2001, and now, their recent deaths are being tied to their heroism on that horrific day, more than 15 years later.
FDNY engineer dies at 43 amid battle against 9/11-linked brain tumor, one year after his firefighter dad’s death
Firefighter Robert Alexander always followed in his father’s footsteps — even in death.
9/11 survivor continues seeking medical, financial help
Bri Ramkumar worked at the world trade center for 17 years. When the planes hit she thought the world was coming to an end.
Wake held for firefighter who died of 9/11-related illness
Loved ones and fellow firefighters paid their respects Friday to one of their own. Retired firefighter Michael Duffy dies this past Tuesday after suffering from several Sept. 11-related illnesses.
Retired FDNY firefighter Michael Duffy dead at 63 after battle with 9/11-linked cancer
Another firefighter has lost his life to a 9/11-related cancer. Retired Firefighter Michael Duffy, a 20-year veteran of the department who spent time at Ground Zero after the terror attacks, died on Aug. 8, officials said Thursday.
Op-Ed: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund isn’t just for First Responders
There is a common misconception among many 9/11 survivors that the 9/11 Zadroga Health & Compensation Act was established to provide health care and compensation only for first responders. That is not true.
NYC Survivors of 9/11 Attack at Higher Risk for Chronic Heart, Lung Diseases, Study Shows
Nearly 16 years after terrorists destroyed New York’s World Trade Center, people who were exposed to high concentrations of hazardous materials and dust clouds still face significantly higher rates of chronic diseases, including heart and respiratory illnesses, finds an…