14 Long Island Victims Added to FDNY Memorial
The FDNY honored 36 members, including 14 with ties to Long Island, whose names were added to a memorial dedicated to firefighters and EMS personnel who have died from 9/11-related illnesses. The ceremony recognized those who succumbed to illnesses linked to Ground Zero recovery efforts, highlighting that over 600 first responders have died from such causes, surpassing the 343 who died at the Twin Towers. The memorial now includes 438 names, reflecting ongoing losses among first responders affected by toxic exposures after 9/11.
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