State Honors Fallen Firefighters
October 16th, 2018
On Tuesday, state officials recognized the sacrifice of 28 firefighters who lost their lives at the 21st Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony as part of Firefighter Appreciation Day. Eight firefighters who lost their lives in the last year were added to the state’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial, along with 20 firefighters who died as a result of injuries and illnesses in the aftermath of 9/11.
Gov. Cuomo said:
“It is critical that we honor our brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for the communities they serve, to ensure their legacies are never forgotten. We offer our heartfelt condolences to family, friends and colleagues who lost a loved one, and we pray for the safety of those who continue who put their lives on the line every day for the people of this great state.”