In memory of
Steven Joseph Bonano
- Died
- January 17, 2015, aged 53
- Died of it afterward
- The Years After
Deputy Chief Steven Bonano died from blood cancer he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Chief Bonano, who was assigned as the commander of the Emergency Service Unit during the months after 9/11, responded to the World Trade Center following the attack and worked at the scene for several months.
Chief Bonano was a United States Navy veteran and served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years. During his time with the New York City Police Department, Chief Bonano was awarded the Police Combat Cross, the department's second-highest medal, and earned his pilot's license and a Master's degree from Harvard University.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Deputy Chief Bonano 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, Deputy Chief Bonano.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his fiancee.