Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik passed away Thursday after a sudden illness.

Kerik, 69, become a national hero on Sept. 11, 2001, and in the days after as he and then-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani worked to save lives, comfort bereaved families, and rebuild the city.

Kerik, a Newsmax contributor since the television network launched in 2014, has been an advocate for law-and-order policies and a tough response to terrorism. He has also been a strong advocate for President Donald J. Trump and his policies.

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