Sgt. Michael Curtin

Fallen at the World Trade Center
September 11, 2001

Sergeant Michael S. Curtin, 45, was appointed to the NYPD on January 26, 1988, after serving 12 years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps. He began his career on patrol in Field Training Unit 13.

He was originally assigned to ESU in July 1991, but saw his police career interrupted when, as a USMC reservist, he was called to duty during Desert Storm. Serving on the front lines, he held the rank of gunnery sergeant and retired from the Reserves as a Sergeant Major. After returning to the NYPD, he responded to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and was also assigned to FEMA in the Oklahoma City rescue efforts. He was promoted to sergeant in December 1995, and reassigned to ESU in 1998.

Although he had recently taken up golf, most of his spare time was spent working on his house. He is survived by his wife Helga; children Jennifer; Erika, and Heather; and brother Jack.

What Others Have Said

"Remembering the Rescuers," Newsday, Oct. 9, 2001

"2 Cops Remembered for Talent, Humanity," New York Daily News, Mar. 8, 2002