In memory of
Fred Ghussin
2007
- Died of it afterward
- June 22, 2007, aged 58
- The day
- The Years After
Senior Investigator Fred Ghussin died of cancer which he contracted after inhaling toxic chemicals and materials while working at Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center terrorist attack of 9/11.
Following the attack, Investigator Ghussin worked countless hours on the investigation. He fell ill in 2005 and was forced to retire on disability, after it was deemed that his illness was related to his work at Ground Zero.
During service with the New York County District Attorney's Office, Investigator Ghussin working on many high profile cases including the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Investigator Ghussin had served with the New York County District Attorney's Office for 16 1/2 years and had previously served with the Israeli Police Force and the New York City Department of Investigation.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and four children.
What people have said 1
We never met, but I have read your name and I will not forget it.
S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026