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    PA 9/11 Chief Undergoes Successful Heart Transplant

    April 21, 2022
    Shanksville Fire Chief Terry Shaffer, who responded to the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash, underwent successful heart transplant surgery.
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    Shanksville Fire Chief Terry Shaffer who responded to the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash underwent successful heart transplant surgery.
    Shanksville Fire Chief Terry Shaffer who responded to the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash underwent successful heart transplant surgery.

    Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Terry Shaffer,  who responded to the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash, underwent successful heart transplant surgery on Monday.

    Shaffer, who has been waiting for a new heart for the last five months, was placed on a list last year for a heart transplant at UPMC Presbyterian with advanced heart failure.

    He has been hospitalized since February with congestive heart failure, according to a report by WTAE.

    On Monday, Shaffer underwent a successful transplant. During his recovery, Shaffer will be staying UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

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