A Father’s Legacy at Ground Zero | Lexington News

Jack McNamara’s father, John, a firefighter who spent 500 hours at Ground Zero after 9/11, died from colon cancer eight years later — a loss Jack believes was directly tied to his toxic exposure. Now, Jack honors his father’s legacy by raising awareness of first responders’ long-term health risks and founding the Johnny Mac Foundation in 2010 to support those affected. Through emotional stories and the powerful slogan “three hundred forty-three and counting,” Jack ensures his father’s sacrifice — and countless others — are never forgotten. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4f01561320ca547