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

He was a member of the ESU team and was assisting with evacuating tower one when it collapsed.

Officer Navas is survived by his wife and three children.

You went in while everyone else was coming out.
Police Officer Navas gave the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Navas.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Survived by

Officer Navas is survived by his wife and three children.

Everyone taken by September 11, 2001 →