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Bernie KerikA former New York police commissioner, who called as a hero after September 11, died at the age of 69.
His death was announced on Thursday night by FBI Director Kash Patel, who wrote that Kerik “died after a private battle with illness.”
“Rest easy, the commissioner. Your watch is over, but your influence will never fade,” Patel wrote.
Kerik’s rise to national prominentness followed during September 11, 2001Terrorist attacks, where he became a stable figure together with the then -Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, with US President George W. Bush (L), addresses the media on the southern White House lawn before the departure of Bush President in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 3, 2003 in Washington, DC (Manny Ceneta/AFP via Getty Images)
Kerik worked on ambulance coordination after the collapse of the World Trade Center.
His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for a meritorious and heroic service, including the presidential praise for President Ronald Reagan’s heroism and two awards for reputable service from the US Ministry of Internal Security.
New York police officer Bernard Kerik spoke with police officers at Times Square, New York City, 2001. (Michael Brennan/Getty Images)
Kerik, who was NYPD chief police officer from 2000 to 2001, admitted to blame in 2009 on eight criminal offenses, including tax fraud and lying in the White House, while in 2004 he was checked for the role of head of home security.
He spent almost three years in prison before moving to the house in the house and eventually overseeing the release. 2020 President Donald Trump He pardoned Kerik for his past beliefs.
Former Nypd Commissioner Bernard Kerik and former Nyc Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrive at the funeral of NYPD official Jonathan Diller at St. Rose of Lima RC on March 30, 2024 in Massapequa, New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
After release from prison, Kerik was a vocal critic of the criminal system and a solid ally Trump.
Kerik later worked with Giuliani on research Requests for fraud choice After the 2020 election and was invited by the Committee of the House that explored the clutter of the capitol on January 6th.
Bernie Kerik participates in the Aol Build booth: former Nyc police commissioner Bernie Kerik discusses his book “From Jailer to Prison” at AOL Studios in New York on April 6, 2015 in New York. (Mireya Success/Getty Images)
Police commissioner Bernard Kerik at his office in 1 police plateau. (Budd Williams/Ny Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
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Born in Newark, New Jersey, 1955, Kerik left high school, but later earned his GED before joining the US army.
After returning to civil life, he entered into the implementation of the law and stood up through the ranks, eventually led the City Correction Division. 2000 was appointed Commissioner NYPD Giuliani.
Ronn Blitzer Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
