Eugene K. Baron, Jr.
Trooper First Class
State
Connecticut State Police
End of Watch: 5/25/2020
Trooper First Class Eugene K. Baron Jr., an 18 year veteran of the Connecticut State Police, passed away on May 25, 2020. His passing was a direct result of his response and service in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City.
Trooper First Class Eugene K. Baron Jr., an 18 year veteran of the Connecticut State Police, passed away on May 25, 2020. His passing was a direct result of his response and service in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City. Trooper Baron was a member of the traffic unit and a K-9 handler in which he and his K-9 partner diligently searched through rubble at world trade center for several days looking for survivors and recovering valuable evidence at this horrific crime scene. As a result, Trooper Baron was exposed to the toxic fumes for several days and ultimately developed cancer and after a valiant battle with cancer, Trooper Baron passed away at home with his family by his side.