Ronald Peifer
2014
Ronald G. Peifer Sr..
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
Mechanism
Aircraft
What Happened
Captain Ronald Peifer died from illnesses he contracted while inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Captain Peifer was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 40 years.
Captain Peifer was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 40 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Captain
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