Easton Remembers Sept. 11 Victims in Memorial Ceremonies

The Easton community remembered the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with multiple ceremonies.

Residents gathered early in the morning at the Easton 9/11 memorial in front of the library for a moment of silence. A wreath was laid on the memorial to remember those who lost their lives that tragic day.

During the ceremony, Vincent Caprio, a 9/11 first responder and survivor, reflected on the 2,977 individuals who perished in the attacks. Caprio also honored the memory of the more than 7,000 first responders and survivors who have since passed away due to 9/11-related illnesses.

The Easton Fire Department remembered Sept. 11 by placing 343 flags arranged in the shape of the Twin Towers on the town green to honor the New York firefighters who perished during the attacks.

“We put 343 flags out on the green to remember those fallen,” said Firefighter Dave Davies, who joined Fairfield firefighters to dig through dust and debris in search of survivors at Ground Zero the day after the attacks. “We also placed a picture of the Hanson family to honor them.”

Eunice Hanson and her late husband, Lee, lost their son, Peter Burton Hanson, 32, daughter-in-law Sue Kim Hanson, 34, and granddaughter Christine Lee Hanson, 2 1/2, during the attacks. The family was on board the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston to Los Angeles that crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11.

Easton residents also gathered at a 6 p.m. ceremony organized by resident June Logie at the 9/11 memorial in front of the library, according to a Facebook post.

Weekly Update from Rep. Hughes

Dear Neighbor,

On Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., I joined neighbors and town leaders at our Easton 9/11 Memorial across from the library for a reflective community remembrance of the 23 years that have passed since the attacks on our country. We pledged to remember this history and tell our stories, keep the memories of those we lost, and those subsequently impacted, both as first responders, or the many who enlisted and returned or didn’t return, in the time since that fateful day.

One 9/11 first responder, Vincent Caprio, attended and shared his story and advocacy for the 9/11 Responders Health Fund. He gave me a coin, pictured below, in recognition of our shared advocacy and recognition of all those who are living and suffering from the legacy of those attacks.

I am advocating for Congress to not only fully fund The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, but also ask our federal delegation to co-sponsor and pass the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2024, to address the WTC Health Program budget shortfall, and finally address the needs of all those who responded to the tragedy. So many firefighters, police officers, nurses, health care workers, airport workers, teachers, city and public employees, and communications workers have yet to receive relief.

Please continue to read the other items below. As always, feel free to contact my office at 800-842-8267 or by email at anne.hughes@cga.ct.gov. Also “Like” and follow my Facebook page for regular legislative updates.

Peace,

Anne Hughes
State Representative

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EASTON, CT, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The official number is 2,977. This is how many people passed on from the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Over 7,000 9/11 first responders and 9/11survivors combined have passed away since 9/11 from their 9/11-related injuries. Twenty-three years later, many 9/11 first responders and 9/11 survivors, like Vincent Caprio, Executive Director of NanoBCA, are being diagnosed with illnesses such as cancer and respiratory disease every day. Many people like Vincent were not diagnosed with health issues until 15-20 years after 9/11.

“At present time, the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program was set up to provide medical monitoring and treatment of WTC-related health conditions. Today, there are 110,000 people enrolled in the program. Each 9/11 first responder and 9/11 survivor’s medical conditions have to be certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Once a person’s medical condition has been certified, then they are able to apply for compensation from the Victim’s Compensation Fund. It is a very complex process, requiring hundreds of hours in order to get certified and receive compensation. While legal guidance is provided, the medical certification process must be done yourself.,” explains Vincent.

These Americans were not policemen, firemen, or EMTs. “They were volunteers, like me, who didn’t have that hierarchy to lean on,” explains Vincent. “On the day of the attack I remained at Ground Zero for 22 hours. I then volunteered for over 400 hours in the months following 9/11. I spent seven years getting into the 9/11 WTC Health Program,” shares Vincent. “And that’s after being decorated by Congress and receiving a certificate from the State of Connecticut stating, ‘Vincent Caprio, in recognition of your heroic dedication to your fellow citizens as a survivor and a 9/11 first responder during the attack on the Twin Towers.’”

The program is a lifesaver for those who are accepted. “Once you’re in, it’s wonderful. I’ve been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, GERD and have chronic respiratory disease. The program pays for my pulmonary doctor and endocrinologist. It covers my medication and inhaler. It’s a godsend. But no one should have to fight for seven years to get certified,” laments Vincent.

As a member of Voices Center for Resilience, Vincent meets with other 9/11 first responders and 9/11 survivors remotely to help them deal with grief and offer hope. As an organization, Voices offers long-term support and resources for mental health care and wellness to victims’ families, responders, survivors, and families of those who died from 9/11-related illnesses “My experience with Voices made me acutely aware that 9/11 first responders and 9/11 survivors, who suffer from PTSD, need mental health therapy regularly. Our government needs to support everyone who responded to the 9/11 disaster to ensure that Americans feel safe responding to overwhelming disasters in the future,” Vincent explains.

Voices Center for Resilience has been sponsoring an annual conference at Ground Zero since 2003. “As every year, this year I will be at the conference along with all the people that manage the Victims Compensation Fund and the 9-11 WTC Health Program. We will be meeting with family members, first responders, and survivors. Our 9/11 community will be there.”

Close Up Radio will feature Vincent Caprio in an interview with Doug Llewelyn on Friday, September 6th at 11 am EST

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For more information about Vincent Caprio, please visit the following websites
https://eastoncourier.news/2024/03/03/easton-9-11-responder-honored-with-state-citation/
https://voicescenter.org/
https://nanobca.org/
http://vincentcaprio.org/

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2:00-2:05  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

Emerging Technologies 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Location
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Washington, DC 20036-3006

2:05-2:15 Trifluoroacetic Acid in the Environment: Consensus, Gaps, and Next Steps
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

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MASSPIRG

Some school uniforms found to have high levels of PFAS chemicals, new study says
Fox5 DC

Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
2021 NanoBCA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

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2:15-2:30  EHS Update
Carla N. Hutton
Regulatory Analyst, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
chutton@lawbc.com

NASEM Will Hold Virtual Town Hall on September 5 as Part of Its Quadrennial Review of the NNI

EPA Proposes SNUR for Graphene Nanoplatelets (Generic)

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2:30-2:45 Education Update
Marco Curreli, PhD
Executive Director, Omni Nano
marcocurreli@omninano.org

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2:45-2:50 Q&A

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2:50  Conclusion

AGENDA

2:00-2:10  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

United States National Debt $35T

Article Analysis
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
2021 NanoBCA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

“Everyone is drinking it”: Why this type of ”forever chemical” seems to be everywhere
Scientists are beginning to focus on new types of “forever chemicals” that are far more widespread than earlier realized.
The Washington Post

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2:10-2:30  EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

Lynn L Bergeson, Kelly N Garson, “Loper Bright and TSCA: Will the demise of Chevron matter?,” Chemical Watch, July 22, 2024.

Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing on Understanding the Potential Environmental Impacts of 6PPD

EPA Announces Changes to When It Assesses Potential Exposure to Pesticide Spray Drift

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2:30-2:45 Wall Street Update – First half 2024
Scott Livingston
CEO, Livingston Securities
scott@livingstonsecurities.com

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2:45-2:50 Q&A

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2:50  Conclusion

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