Police Officer Gerard Coggins 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.

Officer Coggins had served with the New York City Police Department for 23 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Police Officer Coggins gave the New York City Police Department 23 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Coggins.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He is survived by his wife and three sons.

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