It was ten years ago when we all shared in the horror of 9/11. We all united and mourned the loss of lives and celebrated the first responders as they rushed to the scene to offer assistance - many of the responders perished. There were many who rushed in to help shortly after the towers fell and remained on the site for weeks on end assisting in the recovery and search efforts.
According to the latest reports, cancer causing toxins have been found on the uniform worn by a cop who survived being buried in World Trade Center debris on 9/11. Officer Alonzo Harris whose uniform was tested and found to have the toxins said that it was a reality check for all of us.
Sixty-five cops have died from 9/11-related cancers and 297 more have been diagnosed, according to PBA officials.
Read more: New York Daily News
Let us think of the families who have lost their loved ones and those whose journey through cancer is further complicated by the lack of support.
While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme cancer changes our lives forever...
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