Kathy Nancy Mazza

In memory of

Died: September 11, 2001, aged 46
Killed that day: September 11, 2001
Killed that day: The World Trade Center

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Captain Kathy Mazza was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

She was leading a group of people downstairs when the building started to collapse. Using her 9mm sidearm, Captain Mazza shot out glass walls, enabling many to escape.

Captain Mazza was the first female commander of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. She had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 13 years.

You went in while everyone else was coming out.
Captain Mazza gave the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Mazza.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Survived by

She was survived by her husband and mother.

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