Ronald Evan Weintraub

Police Officer

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Ronald Evan Weintraub

2005

Died of it afterward
November 16, 2005, aged 43
The day
The Years After

Their life

Police Officer Ronald Weintraub died of Cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile ducts) which he contracted as a result of recovery work performed at Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center attack.

During his work at Ground Zero, Officer Weintraub inhaled various toxins which were present in the air, which led to the onset of Cholangiocarcinoma and eventually to his death.

Officer Weintraub had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years, and is survived by his wife and two children.

Survived by

Officer Weintraub had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years, and is survived by his wife and two children.

What people have said 1

I did not know you, but I know what was taken that day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026