New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 20 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 James Burke died as a direct result of 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 Burke served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years. He retired in 2002 and later fell ill from his service at the World Trade Center. He was last assigned to the Fleet Service Division.