By Joanna Putman
Police1
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A New Jersey police sergeant has died from cancer as a result of his work at ground zero during the 9/11 terror attacks, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Sergeant Michael Kurinzi was assigned to search and recovery efforts at ground zero, according to the page. He died on Jan. 27 at 51 years old.
Kurinzi was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Elizabeth Police Department for 20 years, according to the page. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
