In memory of
George Mon Cheng Wong
- Died
- March 24, 2011, aged 48
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Police Officer George Wong died from illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Officer Wong served with the New York City Police Departmant for 22 years and during his career was assigned to the 5th Precinct, the Identification Section, and Headquarters Security.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Police Officer Wong gave the New York City Police Department 22 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Wong.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993