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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…
Tributes at service for NYPD 9/11 first responder Robert Summers
More than 100 people gathered at a Rockville Centre church Friday to pay tribute to 9/11 first responder Robert S. Summers, a retired NYPD officer who died this week of cancer officials said he contracted while working at Ground Zero.
‘Heroic’ retired NYPD cop dies from 9/11-linked cancer weeks after Ground Zero illness claimed another officer
Sixteen years after rushing to the smoldering wreckage of the World Trade Center, hero cop Robert Summers paid the ultimate price for his courage.
Sept. 11 survivors, first responders face higher rates of heart disease
First responders and survivors at the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were exposed to hazardous materials.