In memory of
Dennis Patrick McCarthy
2018
- Died of it afterward
- October 27, 2018, aged 65
- The day
- The Years After
Their life
Location: New York
Incident Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Weapon: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Offender: 19 suicide attackers
Special Agent Dennis McCarthy died as the result of cancer contracted due to his exposure to toxic substances following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City, New York.
Agent McCarthy responded to help secure the site of the destroyed U.S. Custom House at the World Trade Center site in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. He remained at the scene to assist with search and recovery efforts.
Special Agent McCarthy had served with Homeland Security Investigations and the former United States Customs Service for over 31 years. Special Agent McCarthy's brother was also a DEA agent who was killed in combat during the Gulf War while activated with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
What people have said 1
I did not know you personally, but I know your name now, and I know you were taken.
S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026