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Year Honored
2002
Honoree
Mario Santoro
Agency
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Agency City
New York
Agency State
New York
Last Call
9/11/2001
Cause of Death
Terrorist Attack
Biography
When the first aircraft hit the north tower of the World Trade Center, Mario Santoro and his partner were the first emergency medical team assigned to the scene. They were stationed at Church and Fulton Streets. On site the team immediately started treating the numerous patients that were exiting the tower. When the second aircraft hit the south tower they entered it to reach patients and began treatment. When the tower came crashing to the ground all communication with the team was lost."They treated the injured and directed other ambulance crews to the place they were needed most. This is the first time in the history of our department where a crew has not come home? It has been a very difficult time," stated co-worker Brian Washburn. Santoro is one of the team dubbed the "elite eight".Mario Santoro was employed with New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, New York as an advanced emergency medical worker. He lost his life when the World Trade Center fell to the ground caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Prior to working with Presbyterian Mario was employed with MetroCare Ambulance.Honored 2002