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Colgan Air Makes Statement On Continental Flight 3407 Crash

by Rhonda J Mangus | February 19, 2009 at 03:31 pm

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Colgan Air, the company that operated the Continental Flight (3407) that crashed outside of Buffalo, NY last Thursday,killing all 49 on board and one on the ground, made its statement in a full page ad in the Buffalo News today.

Colgan Air's statement read in part, "We have been overwhelmed by the tireless efforts and generous gestures by literally thousands of you."

"From first responders to other members of the safety forces, from social service volunteers to government and community leaders, and everyday citizens. You have helped everyone through an extremely difficult week, and we are most thankful."

At 10:20 pm tonight, local church bells will toll 50 times for each of the 50 victims who died as a result of the crash of Flight 3407. Read more, here.

Also on Now Public: Special News Coverage related to the Buffalo plane crash.

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Fripouille

at 16:55 on February 19th, 2009

"local church bells will toll".

And my heart shall beat with them.......

Rhonda J Mangus

at 17:16 on February 19th, 2009

Fripouille, your comment and recommendation are deeply appreciated. Thank you.

Amy Judd

at 17:10 on February 19th, 2009

Thanks for this update Rhonda - I didn't know about the bells tolling.

Rhonda J Mangus

at 17:18 on February 19th, 2009

You are very welcome, Amy. Thank you for reading, commenting, and for the recommendation. Yes, and at the same time Continental Flight 3407 crashed (10:20 pm EST).