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James J. Puhalski
Gender : Male
Age : 56
Race : White
Date : 06/17/2022
Location : World Trade Center
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New Jersey State Police
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/17/2022, former New Jersey State Police Sergeant James J. Puhalski died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Puhalski participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders 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/26274-sergeant-james-j-puhalski
https://www.njsp.org/news/2022/20220617.shtml
