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An honor guard from Grand Island Fire Co. had the duty of presenting the colors at the Buffalo Bills home game Sunday. From left: firefighters Pete Coppola, Pat Hahn, Dave Castiglia, Tony Mastantuono Jr. and Tony Mastantuono Sr. (Photo by Greg Butcher)
An honor guard from Grand Island Fire Co. had the duty of presenting the colors at the Buffalo Bills home game Sunday. From left: firefighters Pete Coppola, Pat Hahn, Dave Castiglia, Tony Mastantuono Jr. and Tony Mastantuono Sr. (Photo by Greg Butcher)

Above and Beyond: Extra special duty for Island firefighters

Sat, Oct 1st 2016 07:00 am

By Ray Pauley

Public Information Officer, Grand Island Fire Co.

The Grand Island Fire Co. was proud to act as honor guard in presenting the American flag at the Buffalo Bills-Arizona Cardinals football game at New Era Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25.

"This special assignment reflects the important role of first responders in going above and beyond their normal community protection duties," the GIFC said in a press release. "This fitting tribute was made even more memorable by a great Bills win of 33-18!"

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