Sergeant James Geraghty 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.

Sergeant Geraghty had served with the New York City Police Department for 29 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Sergeant Geraghty gave the New York City Police Department 29 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Geraghty.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his wife.

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