Zone Sergeant James Sweeney 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 Sweeney had served with the New York State Police for 29 years.

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

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He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and ten siblings.

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