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Law Enforcement
Fundraiser for 9/11 first responder Detective 2nd Grade John Edgar in need of a double lung transplant
Law Enforcement
Illness
United States
New York
Created April 2nd, 2025

Friends and family are asking for your help in assisting a fellow Detective and 28-year member of the NYPD. John Edgar a Detective with the FBI task force in CEIS was a first responder during the 9/11 attacks and is now in the hospital in desperate need of a double lung transplant due to 9/11 related causes. Because of the mounting medical expenses and the extensive care and rehabilitation that John will need after surgery; we are asking for your help in coming together to assist John and his family through this difficult time. All proceeds go directly to John. We appreciate all your help in taking care of Detective Edgar. Thank you for your support!!! 

Updates

April 21st, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

https://www.lawtontursofuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-J-Edgar?obId=42102366

April 19th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Det. John Edgar EOW April 19,2025 rest easy 💔

April 11th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Today is a great day! John is awake and was able to come off of the ventilator this afternoon, he is presently with his family :) 

April 9th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Hello everyone,

UPDATE: John received a phone call this morning that they had a pair of lungs for him!!!  He is presently in surgery....keep John in your thoughts and prayers!!! 

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David Clark Clark
David Clark Clark donated $50
1 year ago
Kevin Kenny
Kevin Kenny donated $200

God bless!!! 🙏

1 year ago
Kevin Slagg
Kevin Slagg donated $200
1 year ago
Jesse Pinto
Jesse Pinto donated $100

In all the years I’ve known you, you have been tough. This is no different, and you will get through this. We are all praying for your speedy recovery.

1 year ago
Phil Bilello
Phil Bilello donated $50
1 year ago
D Berrios
D Berrios donated $100

Worked with John in Gang, he was always there having anyone’s back. If anyone can beat this it’ll be him!! Good luck brother!!

1 year ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
1 year ago
Michael Pyzikiewicz
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1 year ago
Tom Roller
Tom Roller donated $100

God help my brother-in-blue.

1 year ago
Timothy Chapman
Timothy Chapman donated $100
1 year ago

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Fundraiser for 9/11 first responder Detective 2nd Grade John Edgar in need of a double lung transplant
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