Assistant Chief James Ward 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.

Chief Ward had served with the New York City Police Department for 35 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Assistant Chief Ward gave the New York City Police Department 35 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief Ward.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his wife, three sons, and four grandchildren.

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