In memory of
Steven Joseph Bonano
1961 – 2015 Today would have been the birthday. A white rose is at the name.
- Died of it afterward
- January 17, 2015, aged 53
- The day
- 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.
Survived by
He is survived by his fiancee.
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