9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez gives emotional testimony

Luis Alvarez was diagnosed with advanced-stage colorectal cancer in 2016 as a result of his work at Ground Zero. The 53-year-old shared the tragic news of his declining health on Facebook on Wednesday, writing that he is 'still here and still fighting', but has stopped treatment because 'there is nothing else the doctors can do'. Alvarez is seen left testifying in Congress last week alongside former Daily Show host Jon Stewart. He gave a rousing speech in support of reauthorizing the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that brought everyone in the chamber to their feet (inset). Alvarez is pictured right before he got cancer. Original Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic... Original Video: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news... Daily Mail Facebook:   / dailymail   Daily Mail IG:   / dailymail   Daily Mail Snap:   / 8392137033   Daily Mail Twitter:   / mailonline   Daily Mail Pinterest: http://pinterest.co.uk/dailymail Daily Mail Google+: https://plus.google.com/+DailyMail Get the free Daily Mail mobile app: http://dailymail.co.uk/mobile