New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, June 9, 2011
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Police Officer Martin Tom died from illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Officer Tom served with the New York City Police Department for 21 years and during his career was assigned to 7th Precinct, Patrol Borough Manhattan South Task Force, the Taxi Unit and the Licensing Division.