Barry Galfano

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Died: June 26, 2011, aged 57
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Captain Barry Galfano 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.

Three weeks before 9/11, Captain Galfano was chosen to lead an Emergency Service Unit. He responded to the World Trade Center despite being on vacation and spent nine straight months at Ground Zero.

Captain Galfano had served with the New York City Police Department for 25 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Captain Galfano gave the New York City Police Department 25 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Galfano.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He is survived by two sons, a daughter and two grandchildren.

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