Two former firefighters who reacted heroically to September 11 terrorist attacks In New York, they died due to illness related to this fateful day, according to the associated associations of firefighters.
The group announced on Sunday that the Thomas Dunn firefighter of Engine 234 in Brooklyn had died of illnesses associated with the World Trade Center.
The news followed only three days after the chief of the retired battalion Dennis Collopy died on January 30th from cancer, regarding his life efforts.
Firefighter Thomas Dunn, left, and retired Battalion chief Dennis Collopy, right, died of illnesses associated with September 11. (Association of Firefighters in Uniform and Porter Gifford, Getty, Background.)
“Thomas served FDNY -us honor and dedication, responding to the call when the city needed the most,” the group wrote, announcing Dunn’s death through social media.
“His family has already suffered a great loss because his brother, firefighter Jimmy Dunn of L114, passed away eight years ago. Please keep your father and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A private service will be held in Florida in Florida. . Never forget. “
Some of my colleagues Thomas Dunn responded to the news of his death, leaving a message of condolences.
“On September 11, I met Tommy as we survived the collapse of the southern tower by lowering it down the parking ramp on Albany Street,” Joseph Pasquarello wrote.
“Tommy was just outside the Academy and touched as an experienced professional. He helped people before the debris stopped landing.”
“Tommy, you did well. Rest with your brother easily and may God bless you and let his permanent light shine on you.”
Private service in Florida will be held for Dunn.
Terrorists flew out of the twin towers, killing almost 3000 people, including 343 firefighters. (Getty Images)
Others thanked him for his service and his heroic reactions at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, when the Al-Qaeda terrorists flew out plans to the twin towers, killing almost 3000 people, including 343 firefighters.
Retired Battalion Chief Dennis Collopy died after a “brave battle with cancer “ According to his obituary.
Was a 36-year-old veteran of the FDNY and a US army veteran, Uniform Firefighters Association said.
Kolopy survived his wife of 60, his two daughters and four grandchildren.
Originally from Bronx, he later lived in West Nyack, in the UPSTATE New York. He worked for FDNY until he retired in 2002.
“A truly big man, blessed to have the honor of knowing him. Rip. Brother,” John Murphy wrote in a Facebook group of firefighters.
“Rip Chief, thank you for your service to the country and community,” Michael Richard wrote. “Thank you for the top victim. Hooah. Your tour is over. Rest easy.”
The Collopy Funeral Mass is held on Tuesday at West Nyack.
FDNY firefighters are worn by colleagues of firefighters, Al Fuentes, who was injured in the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. (Matt Moyer/Corbis via Getty Images)
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More than 370 firefighters died after the attacks associated with 9/11, which include liver cancer and larynx cancer. Other diseases that have suffered the first answers include mesotelioma, muscular disorders, chronic rhinosinitis, gastroezophageal reflux disease (gerd), asthma, sleep apnea, other cancer, post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic respiratory disease.
Tower collapse in Manhattan He created a massive cloud of dust, which consists of chopped building materials, asbestos, silica, metal and concrete that covered the site of the World Trade Center and its surroundings.
