Annual 5K honors Soundview officer who died from 9/11-related disease

Runners came out to Soundview to honor a respected police officer who died after a 9/11-related illness.
Deputy Chief Steven Bonano died in 2015 from a rare form of blood cancer. His family says the 30-year veteran of the NYPD developed the disease after responding during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
A 5K now takes place every year to remember Bonano and to give back to children in the area.
Bonano grew up in Soundview and he was also a member of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. In honor of his time with the club, many runners say their mission is to make sure children in the area always have a place to go.
"He was a hero," said Officer Liam Cawley. "It just breaks my heart standing at the finish line next to his family and friends - the people who knew him and loved him. It's an honor to represent him here."
Tony Bonano, Steven's brother, presented two swimming scholarships to members of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club because he says Steven loved to swim.