Rose Scott died February 15, 2017, after she succumbed to a certified World Trade Center illness she sustained in the line-of-duty.
Rose developed cancer as a result of serving this Nation in response to the rescue and recovery of the thousands of Americans who fell at the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Tuesday, September 11, 2001, after four coordinated terrorist attacks on the United States.
Rose was a new Emergency Medical Technician on the morning of Sept 11, 2001, and retired years later due to the World Trade Center illness.
Rose was known for her strength, sense of humor and her helpfulness.