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Inspector Donald G. Feser | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Inspector

Donald G. Feser

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Biographical Info

Age: 67
Tour of Duty: 37 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: Not available

Inspector Donald Feser died from illnesses he contracted while 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.

Inspector Feser had responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and commanded a unit that was instrumental in helping emergency vehicles pass and civilians escape. He was nearly killed when his vehicle was crushed as one of the towers fell. Following the attack, Inspector Feser spent many hours at the Ground Zero site as part of the rescue effort.

Inspector Feser had served with the New York City Police Department for 37 years and was the Commanding Officer of the Manhattan Traffic Task Force.