Boynton Beach police captain lost his cousin on 9/11 and has honored her every year since

Summary by Boynton Beach News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mike Trim, as published by WPTV Boynton Beach · September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Captain Paul Deale is the most senior officer at the Boynton Beach Police Department, with 29 years on the force. But it was only 3 years into his career, in 2001, that his family's life turned upside down. WATCH: Boynton Beach captain honors cousin killed in 9/11 attacks On September 11, Deale's...

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