Earlier this week New York City's medical examiner ruled that the October 2008 death of a New York resident was due to toxic dust inhaled at The World Trade Center's Ground Zero. Leon Heyward died of cancer, which doctors believe was brought on by Mr. Heyward's early exposure to the deadly 9/11 site.According to The Gothamist, the heroic Mr. Heyward "worked as an investigator, and helped get handicapped co-workers out at The Department of Consumer Affairs office on Church Street after the planes hit."
After the event, as time progressed, Leon Heyward's physical ailments began to emerge. He reportedly suffered from seizures, and other neurological illnesses. Despite his severe symptoms, Leon Heyward was denied worker's compensation during his lifetime. This is no way for the city to treat our heroes.
R.I.P. to Leon Heyward & condolences to his loved ones.
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