The names of more than 170 FDNY firefighters who died from 9/11 illnesses will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial in Maryland, so that the ultimate sacrifice they made — from their efforts in the days and weeks after the terror attack — won’t be forgotten, officials said.

The foundation will mark the distinction with a solemn ceremony in Staten Island on Saturday expected to draw thousands of relatives, friends and colleagues of the 176 fallen firefighters.

“It comes down to the fact that these men gave their lives as a result of their rescue and recovery efforts,” said Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation . “From our perspective, they deserve to be honored just as those who died that day.”

“Every firefighter who succumbs

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