Thomas Phelan, a 9/11 Hero, Dies of Cancer Linked to Toxic Dust
Thomas Phelan, who was hailed a hero after rescuing of people during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has died of cancer. Phelan, 45, who died Friday, is highly recognized for his efforts on the harrowing day as he turned his ferry into a rescue boat. He is one of the thousands of Phelan worked for Circle Line Statue of Liberty ferry cruises when the Twin Towers were hit and helped ferry people from Lower Manhattan, FDNY spokesman Jim Long told CNN. He went on to become an FDNY firefighter in 2003 and was later promoted to marine patrol. ...
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