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Denis C. Ryan
Gender : Male
Age : 68
Race : White
Date : 11/28/2022
Location : World Trade Center
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/28/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective Denis C. Ryan died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ryan responded to Ground Zero and participated in prolonged recovery operations where officers were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26924-detective-denis-c-ryan
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/denis-ryan-obituary?id=38448042
