William Thompson

Inscribed

National September 11 Memorial South Pool · Panel S-26 William H. Thompson

Captain

Also kept at

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In memory of

William Thompson

1950 – 2001

Born in
The Bronx, New York
Killed that day
September 11, 2001, aged 51
Lived in
New York City, New York
Worked
Court Officers Academy, NYS Unified Court System

Their life

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.

Survived by

He is survived by his two sons and mother.

South Pool · Panel S-26, 13 namesLeonard W. Hatton, Jr.Yamel Josefina MerinoMark SchwartzMario L. SantoroKeith George FairbenSalvatore T. PapassoCharles M. Mills, Jr.William H. ThompsonMitchel Scott WallaceThomas Edward JurgensJames William BarbellaDouglas Gene KarpiloffEdward Calderon

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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

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