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THEN
The World Trade Center in New York City was attacked by terrorists on 9/11/2001. FDNY lost 343 first responders that day.
We pledged we would never forget.
YESTERDAY
FDNY Retired Firefighter Robert Fulco died 09/23/2023 of cancer from exposure to and ingestion of toxic materials and carcinogens during rescue operations at the World Trade Center.
His death was the 343rd recorded death of 9/11 rescue personnel.
FDNY has now lost as many first responders post-9/11 from the rescue efforts as were lost on 9/11.
We must never forget.
TODAY
More than 4,000 first responders, survivors, family members, and supporters participated in the 22nd Annual Tunnels to Towers Run.
They haven’t forgotten.