In memory of
Roberto L. Rivera
- Died
- January 27, 2007, aged 54
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Detective Roberto Rivera died of illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic chemicals and materials while working hundreds of hours at Ground Zero, the site of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Detective Rivera had served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Detective Rivera had served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Detective Rivera gave the New York City Police Department 30 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Rivera.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.