Fire Fighters Issue Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2011

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger today issued this statement following President Obama’s announcement that Osama bin Laden was killed.

“The nation’s fire fighters and paramedics are grateful to President Obama, our intelligence agencies and the U.S. military forces, including the Navy SEALS who carried out the mission, for providing some peace to the families of those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“We will always remember the 343 members of the FDNY who lost their lives responding that day and continue to think of and assist those still suffering the incredible health effects from working at Ground Zero and the Pentagon. We will never forget their sacrifice. This is a proud moment for America.”

The IAFF, headquartered in Washington, represents more than 298,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics in North America and is the leading advocate for the health and safety of fire fighters. More information is available at www.iaff.org.

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International Association of Fire Fighters
Tim Burn, 202-824-1566

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