Detective Joseph Roman died as the result of illnesses that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
Detective Roman served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the 83rd precinct, Manhattan District Attorney's Squad.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Detective Roman gave the New York City Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Roman.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his two daughters.