Washington police officer , a 9 -11 responder , died after battling lung cancer . Senate presumed his condition was caused by toxic air from ground 9 . For months after the collapse of the World Trade Center , he had worked at ground zero , searching for victims ' remains and organizing a temporary morgue . Michael Bloomberg 's funeral occurred on years bill was derailed in Senate .
Washington police officer , a 9 -11 responder , died after battling lung cancer . Senate presumed his condition was caused by toxic air from ground 9 . Michael Bloomberg 's funeral occurred on years bill was derailed in Senate .