Trooper Mark Ondus died as a 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.

Trooper Ondus had served with the New York State Police for 26 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Trooper Ondus gave the New York State Police 26 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Ondus.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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Survivors include his wife, three sons, and a daughter.

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