MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009

ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE STATEMENT ON THE TRAGIC DEATHS OF TWO BUFFALO FIREFIGHTERS

Erie County Legislature Chair Lynn M. Marinelli and County Legislator Timothy M. Wroblewski, chair of the Public Safety Committee, on behalf of the County Legislature, are expressing their sincere condolences and sadness over the deaths of two Buffalo firefighters who died fighting a structure fire Monday morning, August 24.

"Buffalo Fire Department Lt. Charles McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom were among our finest citizens, those who chose to become firefighters, first responders who protect and serve our community," Legislators Marinelli and Wroblewski said. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of these brave firefighters and to their colleagues in this difficult time of loss and appreciate their sacrifices."

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