Yet another NYPD officer has died of a 9/11-related illness.
Detective Lisa Rosado, who was recently retired from the NYPD's Real Time Crime Center, died nearly 18 years after responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, according to WPIX-TV.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot F. Shea wrote on Twitter: "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Detective Lisa Rosado, recently retired from the NYPD’s Real Time Crime Center. September 11 has claimed yet another life: a dedicated law enforcement officer with a huge heart, driven to make the world a better place—and she did. #Hero."
Since last September there have been 104 deaths reported related to the toxic dust cloud at Ground Zero, according to the news station. As the death rate among first responders and people who lived and worked near ground zero continues to rise, Congress continues to debate whether to restore funds in the victims compensation fund.
25,000 people have already received benefits,depleting the fund. With 20,000 applications still pending, and another 20,000 anticipated, Congress cut the benefits in half.
While the House of Representatives has received enough support to pass the bill, 30 more Senators are needed to sign on.
