In memory of
Charles Dennis Cole Jr.
- Died
- August 14, 2011, aged 49
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Police Officer Charles Cole died from illnesses he contracted from inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Officer Cole served with the Nassau County Police Department for 24 years and was assigned to the Emergency Services Unit. Following the attack, officers from Nassau County, which borders New York City, were sent to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Police Officer Cole gave the Nassau County Police Department 24 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mineola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Cole.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
Officer Cole is survived by his wife, son, daughter, brother, and parents.