The Mayor of Walden declared a week of public mourning and ordered all flags to be flown at half mast on the death of Charles McNeely, a volunteer ambulance driver. He stated that Charlie was "always available" as he worked with the ambulance corps and the Fearless Hook and Ladder Fire Company.<br />
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A resolution by the Town Board of the Town of Montgomery recognized Charlie's seventeen years of service, which included ten years as captain of the corps.<br />
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The ambulance driven by Charlie turned over after it was hit by a driver running a stop sign. Charlie died on June 27, 1987, as a result of injuries received in the accident. He was 55 years old.<br />
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Honored 1994 |