U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Robert Young
2020
Robert Young served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Police Officer Robert Young 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 Young was a United States Coast Guard veteran who had served with the New York City Police Department for 26 years and was assigned to the Manhattan Court Section.
Officer Young was a United States Coast Guard veteran who had served with the New York City Police Department for 26 years and was assigned to the Manhattan Court Section.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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