Walter Mallinson (RET)

Retired K9 officer Walter Millinson, 59, who responded to Ground Zero died from cancer related to the response. Walter Mallinson died after a “long and courageous battle. Before his retirement, Mallinson was a K-9 officer with the Harrison Police Department. Mallinson leaves behind a wife, daughter, and son,Trooper Sean Mallinson and Kaitlin Anne Mallinson.

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