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All Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Effective Today in Honor of FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy

September 27, 2016

NEW YORK—As a mark of respect for the memory of FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy, who lost his life today in the line of duty, all flags shall be flown at half-staff immediately and from sunrise to sunset until interment, by order of the Mayor of the City of New York, Bill de Blasio. This includes all flags—the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flag on all City buildings, as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs.

Flags Lowered: September 27, 2016
Flags Returned to full-staff: date of interment

Excerpt from the Mayor’s remarks this morning at New York Presbyterian Allen Hospital:

“It is with profound sorrow that I announce the passing of Battalion Chief Michael Fahy – a 17-year veteran of the FDNY, a very devoted father of three, a very devoted member of the FDNY, and a good man. We – Commissioner Nigro, Commissioner O’Neill and I, spent time with his wife and with his parents here at the hospital and saw the unspeakable pain when they were told formally they had lost Michael. It is a reminder of the dangers that our first responders face every day, the dangers that the men and women of the FDNY face and the bravery with which they do their job. I want to thank everyone at the Allen Pavilion for all they did to try and save him and to comfort the family. My profound thanks to the members of FDNY and the NYPD who also attempted to save him. Our hearts go out to the Fahy family – a family so devoted to this city. Michael’s father – a fire chief before him. A family that has given so much and today made the ultimate sacrifice to this city.”

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