A police officer's selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger triggered a remarkable chain of kindness that eventually saved two lives, including a Major League Baseball all-star
Explore more inspiring stories of first responders going above and beyond the call of duty at CNN.com/beyondthecallofdutyNew York Moments after American Airlines Flight 11 struck the World Trade Center North Tower on September 11, 2001, Officer Brian Cooney answered the call of duty.
Asleep at his mother's house on his day off with his Nokia flip phone by his side, Cooney was awakened by a phone call from his bosses at the New York Police Department requesting he respond to the disaster. For the next six weeks, Cooney would come to work at Ground Zero every day -- the ashes still smoldering behind him as he struggled to breathe through a surgical mask with his Glock 19 sidearm strapped to his waist.
Read MoreCooney, 45, of Oakdale, New York, is now a Port Authority Police Officer at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. Along with his desire to help, he said his decision to donate a kidney was an attempt to repay his good fortune that he remained healthy after 9/11 while other first responders contracted deadly diseases and lost their lives.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
MLB hires Trump-allied lobbying for guidance on helping solve the 'trafficking' of Cuban baseball playersMajor League Baseball hired a Trump-allied lobbying firm 'for guidance on finding a solution that ends the human trafficking of Cuban baseball players,' according to a league spokesman.
Weiterlesen »
Triple-A batters smashing it since MLB ball is put into playBalls are flying out of Triple-A ballparks like never before, coinciding with a switch in baseballs to the major league model.
Weiterlesen »
Dodgers’ Julio Urias placed on leave after domestic battery arrestMajor League Baseball placed Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on seven-day administrative leave after he was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery.
Weiterlesen »
Cersei Lannister has one major leadership flaw that could cost her the Iron ThroneBruce Craven, author of 'Win or Die: Leadership Secrets from Game of Thrones' has watched all episodes of the hit HBO show three times, read the novels twice and studied the characters' strengths and weaknesses. He believes that Cersei Lannister has some redeeming qualities as a leader, but she also has one major flaw.
Weiterlesen »
Feds shut down major dark web drug directory, arrest alleged owners'This is the single most significant law enforcement disruption of the darknet to date' Justice Dept. shuts down major directory of dark web drug marketplaces and arrests alleged owners in what federal prosecutors say is a first-of-its-kind operation.
Weiterlesen »
Almost time for investors to take ‘major defensive action,’ fund manager warnsAll this trade-war business is making for some serious market jitters, but optimism is still running high.
Weiterlesen »
Sri Lanka Has Blocked Most Major Social Networks After A Facebook Post Sparked Anti-Muslim RiotsThis is the third time in weeks the country has banned social media in the wake of religious tension.
Weiterlesen »
Cannabis stocks join market downturn ahead of major earnings reportsCannabis stocks were mostly lower Monday, amid a broad market tumble related to the Sino-American trade fight.
Weiterlesen »
With abortion cases looming, Breyer warns Supreme Court may overturn major precedentNBC’s Pete Williams joins MTP Daily to discuss Supreme Court Justice Breyer appearing to issue a warning to his colleagues about Roe v. Wade, as several states move to enact abortion restricting legislation.
Weiterlesen »
Supreme Court deals Apple major setback in App Store antitrust caseThe Supreme Court is allowing iPhone users to move forward with their lawsuit against Apple. The suit argues Apple's 30% commission on sales through the App Store is an unfair use of monopoly power.
Weiterlesen »