A retired New Jersey State Police Trooper who helped in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center on 9/11 died Monday from cancer related to his efforts that day.

Robert E. Nagle, 67, of Toms River, died at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick.

Nagle had kidney cancer that metastasized to his lungs, which doctors determined was related to his response to the terrorist attacks, according to a Facebook post by the New Jersey State Police.

He was participating in the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides medical monitoring and treatment for responders at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and survivors who were in the New York City disaster area, police said.

He served as a dispatcher, a member of the New Jersey Marine Police and trooper for the state police for 34 years before retiring in 2006.

Nagle also served in the Air National Guard for 6 years and most recently worked security for the Toms River Township School District, according to his obituary. He was also an avid traveler and model train enthusiast.

“He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be greatly missed by all,” his obituary stated.

A visitation for Nagle will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the D’Elia Funeral Home in Lakewood and a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary of the Lake Church in Lakewood.

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