Student Tribune
GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF
GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FORMER
GETZVILLE FIRE COMPANY CHIEF AND PRESIDENT IRVING ISENBERG
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today ordered flags on state government buildings
to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, November 5, in honor of former Getzville
Fire Company Chief and President Irving Isenberg, who died from an illness
resulting from his work at the World Trade Center site following the September
11th terrorist attacks.
"Chief Isenberg dedicated his life to serving his community and fellow New
Yorkers and put his own wellbeing at risk in the wake of one of the darkest
tragedies in our nation's history," Governor Cuomo said. "His
passing is a reminder of the great heroism of our first responders on that day
and every day that followed. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend our deepest
gratitude to Chief Isenberg and direct flags be flown at half-staff to honor
his memory."
Chief Isenberg served his community for 35 years, including as part of a
detachment of ambulances from Western New York that rescued survivors at Ground
Zero in the days following the September 11th terrorist attacks. He served the
Getzville Fire Company for 29 years including as Chief and President before his
retirement. He was a native of Erie County.
Grindle, Blaine
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11/05/2019