Two FDNY Heroes Die from 9/11-Related Illnesses, Total Deaths Now Exceed 370

Firefighter Thomas Dunn and Battalion Chief Dennis Collopy, both responders to the World Trade Center attacks, succumbed to long-term health complications connected to their service.

• Firefighter Thomas Dunn, 53, and retired Battalion Chief Dennis Collopy, 84, both passed away from illnesses linked to their work at Ground Zero following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• Dunn served seven years with FDNY and was remembered for his bravery during the collapse of the South Tower, while Collopy dedicated 36 years to the department and was also a U.S. Army veteran.
• Dunn's death adds to a personal family tragedy, as his brother, also a firefighter, passed away eight years ago; his family plans a private service in Florida.
• Since the 9/11 attacks, more than 370 firefighters have died from related illnesses, surpassing the 343 who perished on the day of the tragedy.
• The toxic exposure at Ground Zero has been linked to numerous health issues, including cancers, respiratory diseases, and PTSD, highlighting the ongoing toll on first responders.

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