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The FDNY held a funeral for a firefighter who died from a 9/11-related illness at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bay Ridge.
Deputy Chief Jim Riches, a 30-year veteran, died on Thanksgiving Day.
Chief Riches spent nearly nine months at ground zero.
His oldest son, firefighter Jimmy Riches Jr., was killed in the North Tower. Chief Riches personally brought home his son's remains during the recovery operation.
Over 343 firefighters were killed on 9/11, and more than 400 FDNY members have died from illnesses related to 9/11.
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