NY Flags to be Half-Staff on Monday
Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on State government buildings across New York be flown at half-staff on Monday, February 23, 2009, in honor of the 50 victims of the crash of Continental Airlines Flight 3407.
Governor Paterson said:
“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the victims of Flight 3407. As we struggle to make sense of this loss, we must devote our energies and efforts to those whose lives were forever changed by this dark tragedy.
“We are all connected, and we find out just how connected we are when tragedy such as this strikes our communities. We are taught to love our neighbors as we would love ourselves, but during this time of need we love our neighbors because we realize they are ourselves.
“I would also like to express my thanks and appreciation to the countless first responders and volunteers who worked with flawless professionalism and swift coordination in maintaining the safety and security of the site, and comforting those who lost loved ones. The extraordinary outpouring of support, human caring and effort I witnessed that day will always be carried with me.
“I urge residents across the State to join us as we honor the victims of Flight 3407. Their lives will live on forever in the hearts, minds and souls of all New Yorkers.”
Governor Paterson said:
“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the victims of Flight 3407. As we struggle to make sense of this loss, we must devote our energies and efforts to those whose lives were forever changed by this dark tragedy.
“We are all connected, and we find out just how connected we are when tragedy such as this strikes our communities. We are taught to love our neighbors as we would love ourselves, but during this time of need we love our neighbors because we realize they are ourselves.
“I would also like to express my thanks and appreciation to the countless first responders and volunteers who worked with flawless professionalism and swift coordination in maintaining the safety and security of the site, and comforting those who lost loved ones. The extraordinary outpouring of support, human caring and effort I witnessed that day will always be carried with me.
“I urge residents across the State to join us as we honor the victims of Flight 3407. Their lives will live on forever in the hearts, minds and souls of all New Yorkers.”
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