Detective Erick Contreras 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.

Detective Contreras had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 32 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Detective Contreras gave the Nassau County Police Department 32 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mineola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Contreras.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and five sisters.

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