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'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives 'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives The Stars & Stripes were raised and then lowered to half-staff in honor of a tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was taken off life support this weekend after being gravely injured while responding to a call. Robert Thornton, 31, of Ridgefield Park, was officially pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, loved ones said. Even in death, Thornton "will now save many lives," Moonachie First Aid & Rescue Squad Lt. Chris Yuhasz said. Thornton's organs were harvested following a solemn ceremony Sunday that drew a large cr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery
Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery A grave digger was pinned up to his knees when a plot at a Lyndhurst cemetery collapsed on him Tuesday afternoon. Lyndhurst firefighters freed the 59-year-old Hillside Cemetery worker folowing the 3:40 p.m. incident, Acting Police Lt. Vincent Auteri said. The Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad took the victim to Hackensack University Medical Center after he complained of back and chest pain.  Members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team also responded, along with Lyndhurst police. Local authorities were notifying OSHA. ****** ALSO SEE: A 21-year-old All…

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by Jerry DeMarco