Many first responders who worked at the 911 main terrorism impact site continue to suffer and die due to the cancer causing debris and materials they handled. Luis Alverez former NYPD Detective continued the fight for Congress to reauthorize the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
'He had won this battle': Hundreds say goodbye to Luis Alvarez, 9/11 first responder
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...er/1637846001/
From article:
Alvarez, 53, was among thousands of first responders who spent months digging through the rubble for survivors, then bodies. He died Saturday after a years-long battle with cancer he blamed on three months toiling at Ground Zero.
Police Commissioner James O'Neill eulogized Alvarez as a dedicated officer who fought to ensure that the needs of first responders won't be ignored. He noted that 23 police officers died the day of the attack – and 222 have died since. He implored Congress to reauthorize the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
https://www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/watch...ez-63254597728
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