Port Authority Police Department's Casualty List

Within minutes of Flight 11's impact, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department (PAPD) began deploying officers from the Port Authority Trans-Hudson, bridges, tunnels, and airport commands. The PAPD commanding officer on the scene ordered a full evacuation of the North Tower at 9 a.m., about three minutes before Flight 175 hit the South Tower. At the same time, the PAPD's two most senior officers, superintendent Ferdinand Morrone and Chief James Romito, both arrived separately at the World Trade Center.

Some officers were ordered into the towers to assist with stairwell evacuations, while others helped with evacuations in the plaza and subway station. Superintendent Morrone was last seen helping evacuate tenants on the 45th floor of the North Tower before it collapsed while Chief Romito was in the 31st-floor region with four colleagues helping firefighters. The PAPD lost 37 officers, including Morrone and Romito, and one police dog in the attacks:

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Officer Christopher Charles Amoroso, 29, New York, N.Y., USA - was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Christopher Charles Amoroso, 29,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Maurice Vincent Barry, 49, Rutherford, N.J., USA - Officer Maurice Barry was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department

Officer Maurice Vincent Barry, 49,
of Rutherford, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Liam Callahan, 44, Rockaway, N.J., USA - Officer Liam Callahan was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The officer had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 22 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Liam Callahan, 44,
of Rockaway, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Lieutenant Robert Dominick Cirri, 39, Nutley, N.J., USA - Lieutenant Robert Cirri was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. The lieutenant was an instructor at the Port Authority Police Academy and had responded to the scene from Jersey City, New Jersey. He and four other officers were attempting to carry a woman to safety when the North Tower collapsed. Lieutenant Cirri is survived by his wife, six children and stepchildren, and his parents. Port Authority Police Department.

Lieutenant
Robert Dominick Cirri, 39,
of Nutley, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Clinton Davis Sr., 38, New York, N.Y., USA - Officer Clinton Davis was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Davis had served with the agency for 14 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Clinton Davis Sr., 38,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Donald A. Foreman, 53, New York, N.Y., USA - Officer Donald Foreman was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Donald A. Foreman, 53,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Gregg J. Froehner, 46, Chester, N.J., USA - Officer Gregg Froehner was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Gregg J. Froehner, 46,
of Chester, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Thomas E. Gorman, 41, Middlesex, N.J., USA - Officer Thomas Gorman was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Gorman is survived by his wife and three children. Port Authority Police Department

Officer Thomas E. Gorman, 41,
of Middlesex, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Uhuru G. Houston, 32, Englewood, N.J., USA - Police Officer Uhuru Houston was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer Houston had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Uhuru G. Houston, 32,
of Englewood, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer George G. Howard, 45, Hicksville, N.Y., USA - Police Officer George Howard was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He was off duty when he heard of the attack and rushed to the scene in order to offer his assistance. Officer Howard had also rushed to the World Trade Center while off duty following the 1993 bombing of the buildings. He was credited with saving several children during that incident. Officer Howard had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 16 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer George G. Howard, 45,
of Hicksville, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Stephen Huczko Jr., 44, Bethlehem, N.J., USA - Officer Stephen Huczko was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Stephen Huczko Jr., 44,
of Bethlehem, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Inspector Anthony P. Infante Jr., 47, Chatham, N.J., USA - Inspector Anthony Infante was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Inspector Infante had been employed with the Port Authority Police Department for 29 years and had previously served with the Newark, New Jersey Police Department. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and a son. Port Authority Police Department.

Inspector Anthony P. Infante Jr., 47,
of Chatham, N.J., USA
Police Inspector,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Thomas Edward Jurgens, 26, Lawrence, N.Y., USA - Senior Court Officer Thomas Jurgens was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had served with the New York State Office of Court Administration for three years and he had previously served as a medic with the United States Army. Officer Jurgens' uncle, Police Officer Paul Jurgens, of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, was also killed on 9/11 while responding to the scene. Port Authority Police Department.

Senior Court Officer Thomas Edward Jurgens, 26,
of Lawrence, N.Y., USA
Court Officer,
New York State Supreme Court

Paul W. Jurgens, 47, Levittown, N.Y., USA - Police Officer Paul Jurgens was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Jurgens was assigned to the police academy, and is survived by his wife and three young children. Officer Jurgens' nephew, Senior Court Officer Thomas Jurgens, of the New York State Office of Court Administration, was also killed on 9/11 while responding to the scene. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Paul W. Jurgens, 47,
of Levittown, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Sergeant. Robert Kaulfers, 49, Kenilworth, N.J., USA - Sergeant Robert Kaulfers was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He was survived by his wife and two children. Port Authority Police Department.

Sergeant. Robert Kaulfers, 49,
of Kenilworth, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Paul Laszczynski, 49, Paramus, N.J., USA - Officer Paul Laszczynski was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Paul Laszczynski, 49,
of Paramus, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer David Prudencio LeMagne, 27, North Bergen, N.J., USA - Officer David LeMagne was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer LeMagne had been employed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for one year, and is survived by his parents and a sister. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer David Prudencio LeMagne, 27,
of North Bergen, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer John J. Lennon Jr., 44, Howell, N.J., USA - Officer John Lennon was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer John J. Lennon Jr., 44,
of Howell, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer John D. Levi, 50, New York, N.Y., USA - Officer John Levi was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Levi had served with the agency for 17 years. He is survived by his fiancee, son, and daughter. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer John D. Levi, 50,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer James Francis Lynch, 47, Woodbridge, N.J., USA - Officer James Lynch was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer Lynch had been a member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 25 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer James Francis Lynch, 47,
of Woodbridge, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Superintendent of Police Ferdinand V. Morrone, 63, Lakewood, N.J., USA -Director of Public Safety Fred Morrone was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had risen through the ranks of the New Jersey State Police before becoming Director of Public Safety for the Port Authority Police. Port Authority Police Department.

Superintendent of Police Ferdinand V. Morrone, 63,
of Lakewood, N.J., USA
Superintendent of Police,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Captain Kathy Nancy Mazza-Delosh, 46, Farmingdale, N.Y., USA - Captain Kathy Mazza was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. She was leading a group of people down stairs when the building started to collapse. Using her 9mm sidearm, Captain Mazza shot out glass walls, enabling many to escape. Captain Mazza was the first female commander of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. Port Authority Police Department.

Captain
Kathy Nancy Mazza-Delosh, 46,
of Farmingdale, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Walter Arthur McNeil, 53, Stroudsburg, Pa., USA - Officer Walter McNeil was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Walter Arthur McNeil, 53,
of Stroudsburg, Pa., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Donald James McIntyre, 38, New City, N.Y., USA - Officer Donald McIntyre was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had been assisting victims evacuate the first tower when the second tower was struck. He immediately went to the second tower and was assisting with evacuating the 32nd floor when the tower collapsed. Officer McIntyre is survived by his expectant wife and two children. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Donald James McIntyre, 38,
of New City, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Joseph M. Navas, 44, Paramus, N.J., USA - Officer Joseph Navas was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He was a member of the ESU team and was assisting with evacuating tower one when it collapsed. Officer Navas is survived by his wife and three children. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Joseph M. Navas, 44,
of Paramus, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer James Nelson, 40, Clark, N.J., USA - Officer James Nelson was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Nelson had been employed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 18 years, and was assigned to the police academy. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, brother, and a sister. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer James Nelson, 40,
of Clark, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Alfonse J. Niedermeyer III, 40, Manasquan, N.J., USA - Officer Alfonse Niedermeyer was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Alfonse J. Niedermeyer III, 40,
of Manasquan, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer James Wendell Parham, 32, New York, N.Y., USA - Officer James Parham was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Parham was an instructor at the Port Authority Police Academy. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer James Wendell Parham, 32,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Dominick Pezzulo, 36, New York, N.Y., USA - Officer Dominick Pezzulo was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. As the South Tower collapsed, Officer Pezzulo and several other officers quickly ran to the building's elevator shaft. Only Officer Pezzulo and two other officers survived the initial collapse, but soon afterwords Officer Pezzulo was stuck by falling debris. The two officers that survived say "Just remember me, I died trying to save you guys," were Officer Pezzulo's last words. He then fired a single shot into the air trying to let the others know where his friends were, and then died. Officer Pezzulo had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 13 months. He is survived by his wife and two young children. Port Authority Police Department..

Officer Dominick Pezzulo, 36,
of New York, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Bruce A. Reynolds, 41, Columbia, N.J., USA - Officer Bruce Reynolds was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Reynolds had served with the for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Bruce A. Reynolds, 41,
of Columbia, N.J., USA
Patrolman,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Antonio Jose Carrusca Rodrigues, 35, Port Washington, N.Y., USA - Officer Antonio Rodrigues was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Antonio Jose Carrusca Rodrigues, 35,
of Port Washington, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Portuguese

Officer Richard Rodriguez, 31, Cliffwood, N.J., USA - Police Officer Peter O. Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez served with the New York City Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Auto Crime Division. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Richard Rodriguez, 31,
of Cliffwood, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Chief James A. Romito, 51, Westwood, N.J., USA - Chief James Romito was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had been employed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, NY for 30 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Chief James A. Romito, 51,
of Westwood, N.J., USA
Chief of Port Authority Police Department,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer John P. Skala, 31, Clifton, N.J., USA - Officer John Skala was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Skala is survived by his mother, brother, sister, and three nephews. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer John P. Skala, 31,
of Clifton, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Walwyn W. Stuart, 28, Valley Stream, N.Y., USA - Officer Walwyn Stuart was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Although his body was never recovered from the World Trade Center site, his handcuffs were recovered during the search. Officer Stuart had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for three years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years. (8 years total) - He is survived by his wife and infant daughter. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Walwyn W. Stuart, 28,
of Valley Stream, N.Y., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen, 31, Matawan, N.J., USA - Officer Kenneth Tietjen was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. The officer was killed when the first tower collapsed after he reentered it to rescue victims. He had been with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 8 years, and he is survived by his parents. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen, 31,
of Matawan, N.J., USA
PoliceOfficer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Nathaniel Webb, 56, Jersey City, N.J., USA - Officer Nathaniel Webb was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Webb had served with the agency for over 35 years. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Nathaniel Webb, 56,
of Jersey City, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Officer Michael T. Wholey, 34, Westwood, N.J., USA - Officer Michael Wholey was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Port Authority Police Department.

Officer Michael T. Wholey, 34,
of Westwood, N.J., USA
Police Officer,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The Official Port Authority Police Department's Causality List contains a total of
(37 Police Officer's & 1 Senior Court Officer = 38)

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