U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Luis Alvarez
2019
Luis Gustavo Alvarez served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Detective Luis Alvarez died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
Detective Alvarez was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the NYPD for 20 years.
Detective Alvarez was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the NYPD for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three sons, parents, and three siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Detective
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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