Kerik, an Army veteran, was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and eventually nominated to head the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before a dramatic fall from grace that ended with him beh...

Bernard Kerik, New York City's former police commissioner during the 11 September 2001 attacks, has died aged 69.

Kerik earned more than 100 commendations for bravery, valor, and service.