Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro Jr. - U.S. Marshals Service - True Life Hero

Zacarias Toro Jr.
- Jun. 14, 2015 -

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US Marshal Patch

Resided:	Nanuet (Rockland County) NY, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jun. 14, 2015
Race/Sex:	Black Male / 50 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	U.S. Marshals Service 1215 S Clark Street Arlington, VA 22202 USA (202)307-9100
County:	Arlington
Dept. Type:	Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy U.S. Marshal
Sworn Date:	8/2000
FBI Class:	Homicide - Terrorism
Weapon Class:	9/11
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	3682
On The Job:	15 years

Bio: Deputy Toro was the recipient of the U.S. Marshals Service Purple Heart Award. His career began with the USMS as a detention enforcement officer in August 2000 and later promoted to deputy U.S. marshal. He worked in New York, Arizona and California.

He was also a Licensed Preacher with The Assembly of Christian Churches, a Sunday school teacher and Bible Institute educator. Zacarias' passions included spending quality time with his family, church life and bible study.

Survived by:

Lorraine - Wife

Children
Zachary, Jeremy, Nicholas and Emily

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	World Trade Center Towers Manhattan, New York County, NY USA Tue. Sep. 11, 2001
Summary:	Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to assist with search and rescue efforts at the World Trade Center site immediately following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. He was also assigned to provide security for members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency at Ground Zero following the attacks and was exposed to toxic conditions for an extended period of time. His health continued to deteriorate until passing away on June 14th, 2015. The World Trade Center Health Program determined that the cancer he developed was a direct result of his exposure to the World Trade Center site.
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