April 16, 2012

GOV. MALLOY, LT. GOV. WYMAN STATEMENT ON DEATH OF 1st LT. GEORGE MARSHALL SANFORD

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement on the death of 1st Lieutenant George Marshall Sanford of Redding Ridge Fire Company #1, who died while responding to a fire on Sunday evening.

"For more than 50 years, Mr. Sanford served the Redding Ridge Fire Company with extraordinarily dedication and commitment. We deeply respect his work protecting the community, and we stand with the many residents and firefighters who are grieving his loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to 1st Lieutenant Sanford's family and friends at this terrible time."

Flags will be lowered over the Capitol building on the day of 1st Lieutenant Sanford's funeral, details of which are forthcoming.

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For Immediate Release: April 16, 2012

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