Vega died on April 29 , 2002 . He worked at the World Trade Center , and though not present during the September 11 attacks , his alcoholism in the months that followed proved fatal . Later that year , a fortnight-long tribute was held ( beginning December 6 , 2002 ) and featured performances from Blues Traveler John Popper , Warren Haynes , Joan Osborne , among many others
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Tim Vega