Died from illnesses contracted as a result of work on the rescue and recovery from the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001. Detective Christopher Strucker 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. Detective Strucker had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Section. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.