9/11 Search and Rescue volunteer now on double lung transplant recipient list and in need of your help.
William Cantres will be maintaining a mortgage in Miami while relocating in Gainesville for 3 months during the post operative phase. He is in need of assistance with lodging and travel expenses during that time, as well as out of pocket medical expenses. In addition, he will need to hire a caretaker for assistance for times where the family will not be available or in need of respite.
William Cantres worked as a Union electrician for many years in New York. He has been involved both politically and locally in the community, participating and helping organized community events, as well as providing his skilled trade services at no cost to those in need and struggling financially themselves. When 9/11 occurred, he felt the strong urge to help any way he could. He volunteered through his Union at Ground Zero for 6 months, both helping to provide lighting for the site and assisting with search and rescue and recovery efforts. He is an honorable man with a very big heart, who because of this big heart now suffers the effects in both lungs from the elements at Ground Zero.
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December 13, 2021
I am praying for your father Jasmine. Blessings to you and your family.
Clarissa Layne
August 29, 2021
We love you Willie
You did a great service to this country. Helping out during 9/11. Your a true hero!
God Bless you and may you have a speedy recovery.
We are here for you.
Irving and Maria
Irving Rodriguez
April 13, 2021
Willie,
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and effort after 911. I cannot thank you enough for giving your all. Now it is time for people to rally around for you and help you. I pray that your long awaited lung transplant will allow you to breathe normal for the first time in 20 years. Bless you and my prayers are with you. You are truly a loving and caring person.
Vivian Hopwood
Vivian Hopwood
