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New York State Police paid their final respects to Trooper Joseph Gallagher with a heart wrenching end of watch call.
Trooper Gallagher was laid to rest in Buffalo, New York on Wednesday, April 7, after passing away from injuries he suffered while on duty. Men and women in uniform lined the streets to honor one of their while a heart wrenching end of watch call went out. The men and women of the New York State Police are forever grateful and proud to have worked with Trooper Joseph Gallagher and will always remember his sacrifice. We thank you for your service to the citizens of New York state. You are gone but will never be forgotten. Rest easy. We have the watch.
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Canandaigua Daily Messenger
Several Ontario County fire departments and ambulance corps saluted fallen New York State Trooper Joe Gallagher from state Thruway bridge overpasses on Monday. Gallagher died last month of multiple injuries he suffered three years ago after he was struck by a distracted driver while assisting a disabled motorist.
Troopers escorted his body from Long Island to his home in the Buffalo area.
Manchester, Shortsville, and Hopewell fire departments, Ontario County Emergency Services, and Shortsville Ambulance were among the agencies represented.
The State Police tweeted: Thank you to everyone, first responders and New Yorkers, who helped us escort Trooper Joseph Gallagher from Long Island and home to Buffalo where he will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
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