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Michael E. Snell

Gender : Male

Age : 56

Race : White

Date : 05/20/2025

Location : 9/11 site

City : Potsdam

County : St. Lawrence

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11-related toxic exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/20/2025, Michael E. Snell, a 56-year-old retired member of the New York State Police, died in Potsdam, New York from esophageal cancer related to his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Snell served with the New York State Police for 23 years, entering service on November 15, 1999 and retiring on May 24, 2023 after a career that included time with Troop B in Ray Brook. His death was classified as a line-of-duty death stemming from illness connected to his 9/11 recovery work.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/superintendent-james-announces-line-duty-death-retired-first-sergeant-michael-e-snell
https://troopers.ny.gov/michael-e-snell
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/potsdam-ny/michael-snell-12384889
https://www.wcax.com/2025/05/28/state-police-announce-services-late-first-sergeant-michael-e-snell/