Sons of 9/11 victim grew up poor and were never told they were worth $1m

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John Holland was just 30 years old when he died while working in the kitchen at Windows of the World in the World Trade Center on 9/11
His three sons were entitled to money following his death but never received anything or were told about the funds
Tyshawn Ward, Trent Ward and Dujon Holland grew up in poverty and lived in housing projects while their money sat untouched
In 2013 a lawyer found their money and they recently received their payouts
$346,598.23 went to Tyshawn, 28, $296,074.29 went to Trent, 23, and $359,775.67 went to Dujon, 27

Published: 23:12 EST, 3 August 2015 | Updated: 01:38 EST, 4 August 2015

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Almost 14 years after the horrific events of 9/11, three young men are finally getting their victims compensation money.

Tyshawn Ward, Trent Ward and Dujon Holland failed to receive the $1million they were entitled to after their father John Holland was killed at the age of 30 while working in the kitchen at Windows of the World.

Making matters worse is the fact that the three boys grew up in poverty never even knowing about the money.

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Unreal: John Holland was just 30-years-old when he died in the 9/11 attacks and his sons (Tyshawn Ward left, Trent Ward right) never received their compensation

Horrible day: Holland worked in the kitchen of Windows of the World at the World Trade Center

The New York Post spoke with the lawyer for the three men, Salvatore Diliberto, who was finally able to find their funds in 2013.

'These were three young men living in public housing that could’ve certainly used the money,' said Diliberto.

The funds could have been disbursed to the men however back in 2004, but in 2005 a court-appointed guardian decided to have them put aside for the boys' education.

That never happened however, and court officials reportedly failed to notify the three as they grew older that they had their money.

This seemed to shock Diliberto, who said; 'If you can’t find three guys, then you probably can’t find the five fingers on your right hand.'

Now, the three young men have received their payouts; $346,598.23 to Tyshawn, 28; $296,074.29 to Trent, 23; and $359,775.67 to Dujon, 27.

Tyshawn was 14, Trent nine and Dujon 13 when their died.

After growing up poor, the three boys received their money just recently; $346,598.23 went to Tyshawn (left); $296,074.29 to Trent (right); and $359,775.67 to Dujon Holland

Trent wrote on Facebook on September 11, 2013; 'R.I.P to John Holland. He never got to see any of his sons or daughters off to prom. He never got a chance to see any of us graduate.

'He never got a chance to take a drink with any of us. He never got a chance to hear my niece call him grandpa. He didn't even get a chance to see my sister off. Relish every moment of your lives.'

Tyshawn currently lives in Hawaii and served in the United States Navy while Trent is attending Long Island University where he is studying biology.

Relatives of individuals who died in the 9/11 attacks are eligible for funds, as are those who were at the site of any of the 9/11 attacks on or shortly after that date who have suffered from health problems as a result.

Just last month, The Hill reported that lawmakers warned victims of the terrorist attacks that they could lose financial support as soon as October 2016 if Congress doesn’t reauthorize the compensation fund.

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