Daniel Rodríguez: From NYPD Officer to 'America's Tenor'
Brooklyn-born tenor Daniel Rodríguez rose to national prominence after 9/11, using his voice to console a grieving nation before leaving the NYPD to pursue music full time.
By Saida Pagán
In the weeks and months following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, New York City police officer Daniel Rodríguez became a beloved and seemingly ever-present symbol of American resilience. Singing about patriotism and faith, Rodríguez uplifted and consoled a grieving nation with the sound of his voice.