9-11 First Responders Demostrate To Raise Awareness On Health Issues

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Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) embraces former New York Police Officer Kevin O'Connor, in wheelchair, during a rally for 9/11 first responders on the West Lawn of the US Captiol February 26, 2008 in Washington, DC. About 30 first responders and Ground Zero workers gathered on Captiol Hill to petition members of Congress to oppose a Bush Administration proposal to cut their funding for medical and other support.

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New York Fire Department Deputy Chief Jim Riches (R) and 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation Director Fred Parisi speak during a rally for 9/11 first responders on the West Lawn of the US Captiol February 26, 2008 in Washington, DC. Riches has suffered from numerous health problems that he says resulted from working at Ground Zero. Riches carried the remains of his son, NYFD firefighter Jimmy Riches Jr. out of Ground Zero after it was dicovered in March of 2002. About 30 first responders and Ground Zero workers gathered on Captiol Hill to petition members of Congress to oppose a Bush Administration proposal to cut their funding for medical and other support.

Gregory Quibell (2nd L) speaks about his severe health problems as his son, Nick Quibell (3rd R), 12, stands by him during a rally for 9/11 first responders on the West Lawn of the US Captiol February 26, 2008 in Washington, DC. A state corrections officer, Quibell spent about 300 hours working at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks and now suffers from lukemia and several other serious illnesses. About 30 first responders and Ground Zero workers gathered on Captiol Hill to petition members of Congress to oppose a Bush Administration proposal to cut their funding for medical and other support.

Joseph Zadroga weeps while talking about his son, NYPD Detective James Zadroga, during a rally for 9/11 first responders on the West Lawn of the US Captiol February 26, 2008 in Washington, DC. According to his father, James Zadroga spent about 500 hours working at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks and died in 2005 from severe lung damage caused by his exposure to the World Trade Center site. About 30 first responders and Ground Zero workers gathered on Captiol Hill to petition members of Congress to oppose a Bush Administration proposal to cut their funding for medical and other support.

(L-R) Mike Hughes of the NYC 9/11 Memorial Field, Michelle Alleyne and 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation Director Fred Parisi bow their heads in prayer during a rally for 9/11 first responders on the West Lawn of the US Captiol February 26, 2008 in Washington, DC. About 30 first responders and Ground Zero workers gathered on Captiol Hill to petition members of Congress to oppose a Bush Administration proposal to cut their funding for medical and other support.

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