Christopher Amoroso
| Christopher Amoroso | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 1, 1972 North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (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. 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.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. 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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