Captain William Thompson was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

He had been employed with the New York State Office of Court Administration for 27 years, and was an instructor at the Court Officers Academy.

You went in while everyone else was coming out.
Captain Thompson gave the New York State Office of Court Administration 27 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Thompson.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Survived by

He is survived by his two sons and mother.

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