Since September 11, 2001, the #FDNY has lost more than 360 members to World Trade Center related illnesses. Wednesday, the Department added 32 names to the memorial wall at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.
"Next week, we will mark the 23rd anniversary of September 11. As we do every year, we will reflect on the 343 members who died that day. And we will be sobered in knowing that those insurmountable losses did not end at the World trade Center site. Instead, we have seen our members become sick because of time they spent working in rescue and recovery. We have seen them – more than 360 members – die because of their bravery and selflessness," said Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker.
"World Trade Center illnesses have touched every aspect of this Department, from civilians, to paramedics, to Fire Marshals, to Chiefs. And for all of you with us today, they were your parents, children, friends, and loved ones. Each of the names we add to the wall today represent lives that were lived, people that were loved, and heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for this Department and this City," said Acting Chief of Department John Esposito.