Flags on all state government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in memory of retired New York State Police Trooper Mark A. Ondus, as ordered by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.<\/p>\n
Ondus served as a state police trooper for 26 years before his retirement on Jan. 20, 2021.<\/p>\n
Trooper Ondus died on Oct. 9, 2025 from an illness stemming from the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am directing flags across New York State to be lowered in honor of retired New York State Police Trooper Mark A. Ondus,\u201d Hochul said. \u201cToday, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Trooper Ondus\u2019 family and loved ones as we honor his life and memory. Trooper Ondus served the community when New York needed heroes the most, and we are deeply grateful for his steadfast service, dedication, and sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ondus is survived by his wife Tammy, his sons, Charles, Sebastian, Nicholas and his daughter Tauni.<\/p>\n
Flags will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday from sunrise to sunset.<\/p>\n
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