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Originally posted by O No!:
My late husband was one of the folks who went in trying to dig people out after the towers had fallen. He had been a construction worker and so he knew how those towers had been built. He went week after week, and only came home on week-ends.
I have no proof, but I believe that all the dust and asbestos, etc. were what led to the cancer that killed him.
I'm crying as I type this. Not only did all of those poor people die that day, but quite a few more unsung heroes died trying to rescue and recover.
And you know what? Even if he had known that it would eventually kill him, he would have gone anyway.
I still love that man so much...
I'm so sorry to hear that. There were many heroes that day and in the days that followed. I've heard many stories of the rescuers having chronic illnesses like respiratory problems and cancers. I hope they're all receiving the great care they deserve.
God bless you, O No. Your husband was a brave man. You're in my thoughts.