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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard Teemsma
2024
Richard M. Teemsma served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Detective Richard Teemsma died as a 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 Teemsa was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years, assigned to the Bomb Squad.
Detective Teemsa was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years, assigned to the Bomb Squad.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Detective
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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