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Obituary: The 9/11 rescuers who died a day apart, 17 years on
When Thomas Phelan and Keith Young died within a day of each other last week, it was as a result of cancer, from which both had been suffering.
FBI agent dies from brain cancer linked to 9/11 attack on Pentagon
For 10 weeks after 9/11, FBI Special Agent Melissa S. Morrow spent hours upon hours sifting through the toxic terrorist crash site at the Pentagon.
KC FBI Agent, 9/11 first responder to be honored in death after courageous battle with brain cancer
Special Agent Melissa S. Morrow’s death is considered a “Line of Duty” death after 9/11 service
FBI: Agent’s cancer death due to Sept. 11 terror attacks
The FBI says one of its first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks has died of brain cancer linked to exposure to contaminants.
FBI: Agent’s cancer death due to Sept. 11 terror attacks
The FBI says one of its first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks has died of brain cancer linked to exposure to contaminants.
Funeral held for firefighter and former ferry boat captain who evacuated hundreds on 9/11
Firefighter Thomas Phelan lived in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, his entire life. And on Tuesday, it was where his funeral was held.
Ex-FDNY firefighter and ‘Chopped’ chef Keith Young dies of 911-related illness
A retired FDNY firefighter whose culinary skills brought him TV accolades as the beloved “Firehouse Chef” has died — the latest victim of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
9/11 Hero Thomas Phelan, Who Saved Hundreds of Lives, Dies of Cancer
A ferry captain who turned his boat into a rescue vessel during the 9/11 attacks and later became a firefighter died Friday of cancer at age 45.
Ferry Captain-Turned-Firefighter Who Helped Hundreds on 9/11 Dies of Illness
“Thomas will always be remembered as a true New York City hero,” State Sen. Martin Golden said
FDNY hero who evacuated hundreds on 9/11 dies at 45 of cancer
City firefighter Thomas Phelan, an unsung hero of 9/11 who evacuated hundreds of people from Lower Manhattan while working as a ferry captain, has died.