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Yiu Tak “Louis” Tao
Gender : Male
Age : 61
Race : Asian
Date : 05/14/2022
Location : World Trade Center
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : U.S. Department of Justice
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/14/2022, former U.S. Department of Justice Special Agent Yiu Tak “Louis” Tao died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Tao participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26261-special-agent-yiu-tak-louis-tao
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/us-attorneys-office-mourns-loss-special-agent-louis-tao
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/louis-tao-obituary?id=37233584
