Lieutenant Paul Murphy died as the 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.

Lieutenant Murphy had served with the NYPD for 19 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Lieutenant Murphy gave the New York City Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Murphy.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He is survived by his wife.

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