Faces of the Fallen: FDNY Honors 32 More Heroes Who Died of 9/11-Related Illnesses By FDNY.NET on September 7, 2017 in Latest News 0 FDNY/NBC 4 New York FDNY Adds 32 Names to WTC Memorial Wall By Benjamin Carroll The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, were the deadliest acts of terror in U.S. history. More than 2,600 people lost their lives when two hijackers crashed passenger jets into the Twin Towers. Hundreds of first responders died that day. But many more, exposed to toxic dust and other hazards, have succumbed to illnesses related to their rescue and recovery efforts over the years. On Thursday, the FDNY added 32 more names to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall. They were firefighters, EMS, paramedics and engineers; they were beloved parents, grandparents, friends and siblings. And they will forever be remembered as heroes of New York City These are the faces of the 32 FDNY heroes who died due to 9/11-related illnesses. Read More:
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