Today, we honor the memory of New York City Fire Department Firefighter Dan Noonan, a true hero who recently passed away from a 9/11-related illness. He was 76 years old, and leaves behind a legacy of courage and service. We will never forget Dan’s advocacy on behalf of the FDNY and entire 9/11 community. It was an honor and a privilege for Barasch & McGarry - Lawyers for the 9/11 Community to represent such a remarkable individual. 364 active duty FDNY members have lost their lives due to 9/11-related illnesses, along with hundreds of retired firefighters like Dan who selflessly answered the call in our country’s most dire hour of need. On September 11, 2001, Dan was retired from the FDNY and living in California. But when he learned about the terrorist attacks, he made a 55-hour journey from San Diego to Ground Zero, volunteering with search-and-rescue and recovery teams at the site. Dan, who had previously responded to the New York Telephone Fire in 1975, was later diagnosed with cancer and respiratory illness from his exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center site. Yet, he continued to fight, not just for his own health, but for his brother firefighters who faced life-threatening illnesses. Let us honor Dan’s memory by continuing his fight, and let us never forget the sacrifice he made. Many of us knew him not just as a hero, but also as a dear friend. We will miss you, Dan.
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"Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough" and yet the 34 year NHS/State cover up of Robbie Powell's grossly negligent death and many others continue. Robbie died a year and 2 days after the Hillsborough tragedy! RIP Robbie xx https://lnkd.in/e7F7t2i8 https://lnkd.in/eyF5prnj
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📢 This was too important to me to not post it on LinkedIn. The scorching 110F/43C temperatures in Arizona have been relentless this summer, and therein lies an ominous danger: children left in hot cars. In my years in healthcare, I've seen the devastating impact of such preventable tragedies. I’ve also wondered, how could that happen? It’s not as simple as you think. Researchers have found that deviations from a routine increase the likelihood of a parent (or grandparent!) forgetting about a child in a vehicle. You can take these simple steps to prevent such tragedies: ↳ Always keep your car locked even if you don't have children. ↳ Keep your keys out of children's reach. ↳ Teach children how to honk the horn if they are trapped. ↳ Place an essential item that you won’t forget such as your purse, wallet, or phone in the back seat with the child. ↳ If a child is missing, immediately check the inside and trunk of all cars in the area first. ↳ If you see a child alone in a car, ensure they are okay and call 911 if any concern. P.S. Many states’ Good Samaritan laws protect you if you need to break a window to save a child! Are there other ideas that people have? #ChildSafety #PreventHotCarDeaths
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