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Flags will be flown at half-staff across state on Thursday, May 29
Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of New York State Police retired First Sgt. Michael E. Snell, who passed away on Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 56.
Snell’s passing is attributed to an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“First Sgt. Snell honorably served the people of New York state for 23 years, making the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow New Yorkers when it mattered the most,” Hochul said. “On behalf of New York state, I extend my deepest gratitude for First Sgt. Snell’s contribution to the protection of our state, and send my heartfelt condolences to his family.”
Snell retired from the New York State Police on May 24, 2023, after more than two decades of service. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Snell, and their four children: Wyatt, Ashton, Harrison and Lawson.
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