New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, July 27, 2012
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: N/A
Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain Dennis Morales died from illnesses he contracted from inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Captain Morales had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to the Emergency Service Unit. He is survived by his wife and son.