P.O. John Perry

Fallen at the World Trade Center
September 11, 2001

Police Officer John W. Perry, 38, was appointed to the NYPD on August 30, 1993, and began his career on patrol in the Central Park Precinct. Prior to being assigned to the 40 Precinct in April 2001, he worked in Manhattan Traffic Task Force and the Department Advocate's Office.

He was a first lieutenant in the New York State Guard, as well as a part- time actor who appeared in several films, including "The Devil's Advocate" and "Die Hard III." PO Perry, who spoke five languages in addition to English, received a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University and a Juris Doctorate from New York University Law School. His hobbies were swimming, and running. Besides taking part in a swim around Manhattan, he had completed three marathons. He was also active in numerous police fraternal organizations, including the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, the International Police Association, and the Metro North PBA. He had recently traveled to the former USSR where he delivered many used bullet-resistant vests to be utilized by local authorities.

PO Perry is survived by his parents Patricia and Dr. James Perry; sister Janice; brother Joel; and nephew Jimmy.

What Others Have Said

"A Policeman for Starters, And at the End," New York Times, Nov. 16, 2001

"Solemn Salute to 30 Of City's Very Finest," New York Daily News, Dec. 5, 2001

"NYPD Profiles in Courage—Those Missing From the City's Finest," New York Post, Sep. 18, 2001

"Police Officers' Bodies Found at WTC," New York Times, Mar. 7, 2002

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

"Tears for Fallen Cops," Daily News, Nov. 11, 2001