Staff Sergeant Ben Albizu died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.

Staff Sergeant had served with the New York State Police for 33 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Staff Sergeant Albizu gave the New York State Police 33 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Staff Sergeant Albizu.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

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