ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State's 26th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony is happening in Albany on Tuesday.
Twenty nine firefighters who died in the line of duty will be remembered. One of the 29 firefighters is Western New York's Jason Arno, who died in the line of duty while fighting a fire on Main Street in March.
“It is a distinct honor and privilege to join with the families, friends, and colleagues of these fallen firefighters, to recognize these heroes and their families for their sacrifices,” Governor Hochul said at the ceremony. “We can never thank these brave firefighters enough for rushing into danger to protect New Yorkers from fire danger.”
The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial was dedicated by Governor George E. Pataki in 1998.
The memory and courage of our fallen firefighters, like Arno, are commemorated at the memorial every year during Fire Prevention Week.
You can watch the ceremony here:
