New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Age: 74
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Badge Number: 837
Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Sergeant Gerard Beyrodt died as the result of cancer he developed following his exposure to hazardous materials at the World Trade Center site during the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
Sergeant Beyrodt arrived at the scene of the attack as the South Tower was struck by the second plane. As he assisted civilians to flee the area the South Tower collapsed. The impact knocked Sergeant Beyrodt to the ground, and he was caught in the toxic cloud of debris. His leg was run over by a vehicle that was attempting to leave the area. Despite his injuries he remained at the scene and continued to assist injured victims for several hours, refusing to receive medical treatment until being ordered to do so.
He remained hospitalized for several months as a result of his injuries.
Sergeant Beyrodt had served with the NYPD for 34 years. His wife and four children survive him.