Sheriff Peter Katusian spotlights first responders’ sacrifice, long‑term health toll

Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Katusian spoke at the Newton 9/11 Memorial ceremony about the nationwide response to the attacks and the personal costs borne by responders. He recounted out‑of‑state and local personnel who aided recovery and said the losses extended well beyond 2001, noting long‑term health consequences for those who worked at Ground Zero.

"Many of those who spent time at Ground 0 have continued to suffer debilitating, even fatal health effects to this day as a result of their efforts there," Katusian said. He thanked members of Newton’s public safety departments and described community efforts to remember and support affected families.