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Security guard saved 6 people on 9/11; 25 years later, they are trying to save him

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What happened

A security guard who saved lives during 9/11 now battles kidney cancer.

Dereck Lovell guided survivors through the South Tower's smoke and flames.

He is now awaiting a kidney transplant after his own kidneys were removed.

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  • A security guard who saved lives during 9/11 now battles kidney cancer.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 UTC.

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