In memory of
Walter Greene Jr.
2018
- Died of it afterward
- May 31, 2018, aged 51
- The day
- The Years After
Location: New York
Incident Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Weapon: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Offender: 19 suicide attackers
Trooper First Class Walter Greene died from illnesses he contracted while inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Trooper Greene and his canine, along with other members of the Connecticut State Police's search and rescue team, had responded to the World Trade Center immediately following the attacks to search for possible survivors.
Trooper Greene was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Connecticut State Police for 28 years.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
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