Brittney Roy was just 7-years-old when her father, NYPD Sgt. Timothy Roy, died in the line of duty when the World Trade Center South Tower collapsed on September 11, 2001.
And now, the 22-year-old daughter is following in her father’s footsteps, becoming a member of the NYPD.
Her hero father would be proud.
Meet Brittney Roy, daughter of NYPD Sgt. Timothy Roy who was killed on 9/11. Today, Brittney joined the NYPD. Let's say thank you & congrats pic.twitter.com/ECVVo320Dz
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 14, 2017
As a part of the NYPD surface transit enforcement division, Sgt. Roy was working the Brooklyn courts when the two planes first flew into the World Trade Center. Naturally, he rushed toward the danger to help, and was last seen in the South Tower before its collapse, according to CBS New York.
“The day before St. Patrick’s Day, which was his favorite holiday, he was found and we were able to bury his body,” said Brittney, who currently lives in Massapequa Park on Long Island.
Roy has always dreamed of becoming a police officer like her hero father.
“Growing up in the police department you really see the true heroes that they have within the departments and it’s just always been a dream to be one of them. Especially what my dad had done for the nation, the country it was a true aspiration to be able to try to follow in his footsteps.”
She was sworn in on Thursday along with 473 fellow recruits and had plenty of well-wishers on social media.
@NYPDnews Congrats to you!
— NYPD 113th Precinct (@NYPD113Pct) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews I’d say “Welcome to the NYPD family” but you’ve always been a part of it. And we all–especially your guardian angel–have your back.
— Michael Devine (@MichaeIDevine) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews Officer Roy, you are going to have a great career in a great department. God bless you for your service and sacrifice. @ABC7NY
— Jim Dolan (@jimdolan7) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews I graduated HS with Timmy, great guy, funny as hell, missed very much.
— LIKayLGM (@LIKayLGM) April 14, 2017
@LIKayLGM @NYPDnews They are NOT FORGOTTEN,That Day PROFOUNDLY CHANGED my life. I will Never Forget or, Let it ever happen again!God Bless ? pic.twitter.com/hQwJxfqQa8
— DEPLORABLE Amy??? (@staggs1969) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews Appreciation to you and your father. Congratulations and wishes for a long, safe, distinguished career.
— Loren Gomez (@UKinNYC) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews Thank you for your and your family’s service to the people of NY. Be safe
— Mike Barry (@MikeBarry_Lynn) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews Her dad was a great guy and a hero! May St. Michael watch over her and keep her safe!
— Frank Whalen (@nyfinest1995) April 14, 2017
@NYPDnews Thank you!!! #MAGA #BlueLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/6zvyetMN51
— Deplorable Khalif!!! (@khalifallah) April 15, 2017
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