William G. Fearon was born in 1967 inKearney, New Jersey and graduated from Seton Hall Prep.  In 1995, he movedto Cedar Grove, New Jersey. 

Lieutenant Fearon enlisted in the NewJersey State Police on September 23, 1994, as a member of the 114thClass.  He was assigned to various stations in Troops “B” and “D,” Troop“B” Operations, Troop “B” Tactical Patrol, and the Marine Services Bureau. He was dedicated to creating and delivering training for all lawenforcement officers such as active shooter scenarios, rapid response tacticsand active counter measures.  His service with the New Jersey State Policewas characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful andenergetic devotion to the high principles of the New Jersey State Police.

Lieutenant Fearon died as a result ofinjuries sustained in the line of duty from his response to the terroristattack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

In the wake of the terrorist attacks onSeptember 11, 2001, Trooper Fearon was assigned to the recovery efforts onGround Zero in New York City.  Exposure to the dust and debris heencountered directly resulted in a cancer diagnosis in 2015.  On December28, 2016, Lieutenant Fearon succumbed to Glioblastoma, which is a type of braincancer.

Lieutenant Fearon served 22 years and 3months with the New Jersey State Police. 

William Fearon was survived by his mother,brother, wife and three children.  He was 49 years old.