Christopher Amoroso

Christopher Amoroso
Born (1972-06-01)June 1, 1972
North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S
Died September 11, 2001(2001-09-11) (aged 29)
South Tower, World Trade Center, New York City, U.S
Cause of death Collapse of the South Tower
Employer Port Authority Police Department

Christopher "Chopper" Amoroso (June 1, 1972 – September 11, 2001) was a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officer who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.[1] His final hours were depicted in the Oliver Stone film World Trade Center, where he was portrayed by Jon Bernthal. He died when the South Tower collapsed.[2] John McLoughlin realizes that the South Tower is collapsing onto them and that their only chance of survival is to run into the service elevator shaft. Amoroso trips and does not have time to get up. Amoroso with Rodrigues was unable to reach the elevator in time and both men were killed instantly.

Amoroso was raised in North Bergen, New Jersey where he attended North Bergen High School.[3] Since 2010 the Chopper 2002 Foundation has presented their Annual Invitational Softball Tournament in North Bergen on the first weekend of June.

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  1. ↑ Hoffman, Jim. "John McLoughlin and William Jimero". 9-11 Research. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Leung, Rebecca (November 23, 2004). "Last Man Out". 60 Minutes. CBS News. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Alsbrook, Nina-Louise. "Christopher Amoroso, 29, Port Authority Police officer less than 2 years", Staten Island Advance, September 11, 2010. Accessed September 10, 2015. "Born on Long Island, Mr. Amoroso was raised in North Bergen, N.J. He graduated from North Bergen High School in 1990, and lived briefly in Bayonne, N.J, working six years for Consolidated Dairy."
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