NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Seven members of New York’s Drug Enforcement Administration who died from illness or disease caused by their work at Ground Zero after Sept. 11, 2001 were honored with a memorial Monday.
The memorial, which consists of a bronzed flag engraved with the seven names, will become part of the DEA New York Division’s Hall of Honor. The Hall of Honor consists of DEA’s Wall of Honor which is a memorial to all fallen DEA members. It also features special dedications to those workers who gave their lives in pursuit of the agency’s mission.
“The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, impacted our nation in immeasurable ways, and their reverberations are still felt today,” said NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. “The painful losses we suffered on that day continue to mount, but through it all we are humbled by the quiet courage and selfless resolve of our first responders and their loved ones. This memorial tells a solemn, moving story – and the heroes it enshrines are in our hearts and thoughts forever.”
A private dedication ceremony for family members and former colleagues of the officers honored was held on Monday. Sewell, along with New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli and DEA Chief of Operations Raymond Donovan, were also in attendance.
“This memorial represents our commitment to never forget the heroic sacrifice made by those who lost their lives as a result of their work at Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks of 9/11,” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “We honor their courage, bravery, and fighting spirit, and we will make sure their legacy lives on. I want to commend the DEA for their creating this significant memorial to our lost men and women, and for their continued partnership.”
The DEA members honored on the plaque are:
New York State Police Senior Investigator Thomas G. Moran, Jr. - July 22, 2012 – Cornwell, NY
New York City Police Department Detective Traci L. Tack-Czajkowski - January 15, 2013 – Dix Hills, NY.
New York City State Police Investigator Paul R. Stuewer - October 5, 2016 – Poughkeepsie, NY
New York City Police Department Detective Mark Mkwanazi - February 16, 2017 – West Hempstead, NY
New York City Police Department Sergeant Robert P. Masci - June 9, 2018 – Smithtown, NY
New York City Police Department Detective Thomas J. Barnitt - June 11, 2018 – Campbell Hall, NY
New York City Police Department Detective Terence P. Mulvey - December 1, 2021 – Bronx, NY
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