In memory of
Edwin Ortiz
- Died
- July 4, 2011, aged 57
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Detective Edwin Ortiz 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.
Detective Ortiz served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years, was assigned to the 40th Precinct Detective Squad, and retired in 2005, shortly before falling ill from his exposure to toxins.
Detective Ortiz served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years, was assigned to the 40th Precinct Detective Squad, and retired in 2005, shortly before falling ill from his exposure to toxins.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Detective Ortiz gave the New York City Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Ortiz.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.