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Flags will be flown at half-staff on April 25
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 until sunset on April 25 in honor of fallen New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officer Ronald J. Bosela.
“In responding to assist in the recovery at the World Trade Center after 9/11, officer Bosela exhibited exemplary bravery and courage in service to our state and country,” Hochul said. “I offer my deep gratitude and appreciation for his service, and extend my condolences to his family, colleagues and all of those who knew him.”
On Feb. 27, Bosela passed away from an illness related to his assignment at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Following the events of 9/11, Bosela was assigned to Ground Zero, the north tower, following the attacks. He monitored National Guard activities and assisted with moving the command post from Ground Zero to the piers along the Hudson River, which played a vital role in the attack’s immediate aftermath.
He retired in May 2008 from the Department of Environmental Conservation’s division of law enforcement after 20 years of dedicated service.
Bosela was from Clarence. He is survived by his wife, Georgette; by his sons: Brian and John; by his grandchildren: Trevor and Hannah; and by nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
