BY BEN VERDE
The Fire Department of
New York updated its memorial
of fi refi ghters killed in the
World Trade Center attacks on
Sept. 14, adding the names of
members who died from post-
9/11 illnesses.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel
Nigro presided over a ceremony
at the department’s Brooklyn
headquarters, in which
the names of 25 members were
added to its memorial wall.
“On September 11, we lost
343 brave members, but our
losses did not end that day,”
said Nigro. “We made a solemn
promise to never forget
those men and women, and
we make that same promise
to the growing list of heroes
who have given their lives to
illnesses related to their work
in rescue and recovery at the
World Trade Center site. This
year, we are grateful to gather
in person to remember these 25
extraordinary individuals.”
Among the 25 names added
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are Lieutenant Donald Franz
of Engine 329, Firefi ghter Anthony
R. Iraci of Engine 155,
and EMT Rene Sanchez.
As the 20th anniversary
of the World Trade Center attacks
passes, data shows that
more people have now died
from post-9/11 illnesses than
were killed on the day of the
attacks. Thousands of emergency
workers who worked at
Ground Zero afterward have
been claimed by respiratory
illnesses.
THE HONOR CONTINUES: (Top left) FDNY Chief of Department Thomas
Richardson speaks during the department’s 9/11 memorial wall dedication
ceremony. (Top right) An FDNY member bows his head during a
prayer at the ceremony. Photos by Paul Frangipane
FDNY adds names to
9/11 memorial wall
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