John William Perry

Inscribed

National September 11 Memorial South Pool · Panel S-24

Police Officer

Also kept at

badge.nw ↗ Police Officer

In memory of

John William Perry

1963 – 2001

Born in
Freeport, Long Island, New York
Killed that day
September 11, 2001, aged 38
Lived in
Manhattan, New York
Worked
Police Officer, 40 th Precinct, New York City Police Department

Their life

Officer John Perry was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

Officer Perry was at police headquarters filing his retirement papers when he was notified about the first airplane striking the first tower. He rushed to the scene to assist with rescue operations and was killed when one of the towers collapsed.

Officer Perry had served with the New York City Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct.

Survived by

He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

South Pool · Panel S-24, 14 namesRobert Fazio, Jr.Moira Ann SmithRodney C. GillisStephen Patrick DriscollJohn William PerryVincent G. DanzPaul TaltyTimothy Alan Roy, Sr.Michael Sean CurtinJohn D’AllaraBrian Grady McDonnellEdward Thomas StraussEugene J. RaggioJoseph Amatuccio

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What people have said 1

I did not know you personally, but I know your name now, and I know you were taken.

S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026

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