A Hero’s Legacy Lives On | Portland Maine News

A retired NYPD officer, Jeff Cicora, answered the call at Ground Zero after 9/11—spending six months in the heart of devastation while embodying courage and compassion. Known for his kindness, he later became a father to Jack, enjoying peaceful riverfront days before being diagnosed with cancer linked to his service. Despite battling illness with grace and generosity—bringing teddy bears to kids fighting cancer—he lived nearly four years beyond doctors’ predictions. After his death in 2019, his family received a mortgage-free home through Tunnel to Towers, allowing them to heal. Today, Jack, now 23 and working for the foundation, runs the annual 5K honoring fallen heroes—and reminds us that the toll of 9/11 continues, with more lives lost to related illnesses every year. 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/34c43d1e922e5582