Funeral held for retired firefighter; voice of 9/11 health care

<p>Firefighters lined the streets of Hicksville Friday to pay tribute to FDNY firefighter Ray Pfeifer – who successfully lobbied Congress to pass and then renew the Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act. </p>

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Funeral held for retired firefighter; voice of 9/11 health care

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<p>Firefighters lined the streets of Hicksville Friday to pay tribute to FDNY firefighter Ray Pfeifer – who successfully lobbied Congress to pass and then renew the Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act. </p>