New Rochelle resident Daniel Foley, FDNY, dies from 9/11-related cancer https://t.co/ptbtVqwQpg
— lohud.com (@lohud) February 23, 2020
Foley spent the months after the attacks on America digging through the concrete and steel looking for victims.
One of the victims was his own brother, Thomas, who was also a member of the FDNY, WCBS reported.
Thomas Foley, a volunteer firefighter and a member of Rescue Co. 3 based in the South Bronx, was found 10 days after the attack. The company lost eight members during 9/11, The Journal News reported.
Daniel Foley was also part of the same company in which his brother served. He was cited 10 times for bravery, WNBC reported.
Daniel Foley, a 21-year veteran of the FDNY, died at the age of 46 https://t.co/RMeInevR39
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) February 23, 2020
Daniel Foley received his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 24, 2019, almost 18 years after his service after 9/11. He died on Feb. 22, The Journal News reported.
According to the World Trade Center Health Program, the number of people who died from 9/11-related illnesses was 2,691 as of December.
Along with cancer, some of the other illnesses related to 9/11 include asthma, sleep apnea, COPD and PTSD, the World Trade Center Health Program reported.
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