In memory of
Richard Jakubowsky
- Died
- June 7, 2009, aged 46
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Police Officer Richard Jakubowsky died from illnesses caused by inhaling toxic materials while participating in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Officer Jakubowsky was assigned to the Transit Bureau Bronx Task Force and had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Police Officer Jakubowsky 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, Police Officer Jakubowsky.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brother, and sister.