Edith Elida Torres, 46, of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, died February 8, 2017, after she succumbed to a certified World Trade Center illness she sustained in the line-of-duty.
Edith developed cancer as a result of serving this Nation in response to the rescue and recovery of the thousands of Americans who fell at the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Tuesday, September 11, 2001, after four coordinated terrorist attacks on the United States.
On September 11, 2001, FDNY Lieutenant Paramedic Edith Torres was off duty but answered the call when the tragedy unfolded at The World Trade Center. She responded from home having been off that day only to find her partner, Carlos Lillo, had perished in the collapse of the towers. Lieutenant Torres worked tirelessly during the rescue and recovery during the months to follow.
Edith had been with FDNY since 1993.
Not only was Edith a skilled paramedic but she held a Masters of Nursing degree.
You were always there for me and taken way to soon. I’ll always remember you my friend. “Gone but not forgotten”.