U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard Lopez
2018
Richard Lopez served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Police Officer Richard Lopez 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.
Officer Lopez was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years.
Officer Lopez was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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