ALBANY – Several firefighters from the Hudson Valley traveled to Albany on Tuesday to remember one of their own along with 125 fellow firefighters who perished in the line of duty. Former Chelsea Fire Department Chief Robert Van Tassel , was a paid firefighter with the Global Foundries Fire Brigade at the former IBM East Fishkill site. The avid runner passed away on October 30, 2022.

Governor Kathy Hochul honored Van Tassel and his 125 fellow firefighters at the 28th Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony held at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany. The Memorial honors 2,818 of New York’s firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, paying tribute to them as well as thousands of firefighters across the state who continue to serve and protect the

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