Douglas Greenwood

Death by Force

Douglas Greenwood, a 61-year-old resident of Greenlawn, NY, tragically took his own life on December 12, 2017. Greenwood was a former NYPD captain and a 9/11 first responder who had been battling severe respiratory illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his exposure to toxic dust at Ground Zero. His health issues were compounded by the psychological trauma he endured from his experiences during the rescue operations following the 2001 terrorist attacks. Greenwood spen ...Read More

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