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Police Officer Ronald G. Becker, Jr. | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer

Ronald G. Becker, Jr.

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, August 19, 2012

Biographical Info

Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 20 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: 19 suicide attackers

Police Officer Ronald Becker 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 Becker was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the 42nd Precinct in the Bronx. He is survived by his wife, two daughter, son, mother, and two siblings.