
Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001
Muslim rips down tribute to 9/11 hero

New York City police officer Paul Talty died trying to rescue victims of 9/11 attack on World Trade Center
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Turkish-born Adnan Emre was charged with destroying the tribute to New York City police officer Paul Talty, who was one of the first responders to the 9/11 attack, rushing into the south tower of the World Trade Center as it fell.
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The memorial to Talty – who at age 40 left behind two children and a pregnant wife – consisted of his picture, a cross, a plaque and crossed American and Irish flags. The plaque is inscribed, "Rest in Peace, Paul. We miss you. God Bless."
The vandalism was witnessed by a passing booth clerk for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, who contacted police.
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