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9/11-Related Death Toll Continues Rise Nationally

By BOB HENNELLY
Posted 5/1/17

The Fire Department 9/11-related death toll continued to mount with the passing last month of retired Firefighter James Lanza, 71. So far this year, six firefighters have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses.

According to the Uniformed Firefighters Association, 128 firefighters and fire officers have died from 9/11-related ill­nesses. Three hundred forty-three FDNY employees died in the attack.

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