United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard Daniel Winter
1945 – 2008
Richard Daniel Winter served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Richard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Richard was 63 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Inspector Richard Winter 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.
Inspector Winter had served with the New York City Police Department for 37 years and was the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Services Division. A U.S.
Inspector Winter had served with the New York City Police Department for 37 years and was the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Services Division. A U.S.
Inspector Winter had served with the New York City Police Department for 37 years and was the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Services Division. A U.S.
Inspector Winter had served with the New York City Police Department for 37 years and was the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Services Division. A U.S.
Survivors
Navy veteran, he is survived by his wife and child.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Inspector
Also Remembered
September 11, 2001 — The Years After
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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