The Toxic Toll of Duty: 9/11 Responders' Forgotten Story As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, the nation's attention is focused on the heroism and sacrifice of those who responded to the tragedy.
However, amidst the commemorations and tributes, a darker truth remains largely unacknowledged: the devastating health consequences borne by first responders who risked everything to save others.
LaZetta Duncan, a retired NYPD detective who spent months working at Ground Zero, recalls her experience with a mix of pride and resignation.