2 Retired NYC Firefighters Die of 9/11-Related Illnesses on Same Day
Two retired NYC firefighters who were part of the rescue and recovery efforts following the 9/11 attacks, died on the same day from 9/11 related illnesses.
New York City firefighters salute in front of a memorial on the side of a firehouse adjacent to One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial site during ceremonies on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York on Sept. 11, 2019. Craig Ruttle/AP Photo
Two retired New York City firefighters who were part of the rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, died on the same day from 9/11 related illnesses, officials confirmed on Feb. 9.
The pair, 74-year-old Paul Deo, Jr. and 63-year-old Richard Jones, passed away on Friday, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) announced.
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