United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Michael Peter Morales
1946 – 2009
Michael P. Morales served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Michael served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Michael was 62 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Detective Michael Morales died from illnesses caused by inhaling toxic materials while partaking in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Detective Morales had served with the New York City Police Department for 29 years and was assigned to the 122nd Precinct Detective Squad. Detective Morales had previously served with the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a Purple Heart recipient.
Detective Morales is survived by his wife and four children.
Detective Morales had served with the New York City Police Department for 29 years and was assigned to the 122nd Precinct Detective Squad. Detective Morales had previously served with the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a Purple Heart recipient.
Detective Morales is survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Detective Morales is survived by his wife and four children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Detective
Also Remembered
September 11, 2001 — The Years After
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