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As we approach Sept. 11, our thoughts go back to the
events in
New York City and Washington, D.C. On that day last
year, 10 nurses died, most serving in public service
roles. It is with sadness for their deaths and pride
for their commitment to caring for others that we remember
them.
Two nurses died on the planes that hit the World Trade
Center. Touri Bolourchi was retired and Carol
Flyzik was an ER and psych nurse who worked for
Meditech.
Christine Egan was a Canadian community health
nurse visiting her brother in the towers.
Lydia Bravo was an occupational health nurse
working on the 94th floor.
Stephen Huczko, a nurse and EMT, was a Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer
who answered the call for help.
Kathy Mazza, a cardiothoracic nurse, was the
commandant of the police academy of the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey.
Michael Mullan, an ER nurse, was a firefighter.
Greg Buck was recruited into the fire department
six weeks after graduation from nursing school.
Geoffrey Guja was a firefighter and part-time
float nurse.
Ronald Bucca was a New York City fire marshal,
the first to be killed in the line of duty.
We should remember these nurses when we look back on
the events of Sept. 11 and honor them as we have honored
nurses throughout the years who have given their lives
during times of war.
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