By Kathy Welsh
The Hudson Valley News Network
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. — At approximately 7:45, Saturday morning a member of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department was struck by vehicle while directing traffic in front of the firehouse on 17k, said Assistant Chief John Hank. Firefighter Charlie Wallace, he said, was assisting an engine that was responding to a mutual aid standby call.
“As of 6 p.m. this evening,” said Hank, “Charlie Wallace remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. We continue to hope for positive outcome and ask for continued prayers. We are humbled by the outpouring of support in calls and messages we have received. We are trying to get back to everyone; obviously we are overwhelmed with support. Charlie has been a member over 40 years and is also currently the chairman of the board of fire commissioners.
“We ask for prayers for our brother’s recovery. We are a family and as such we are hurting right now. We appreciate all the texts and calls we have received offering support from our brothers and sisters in the emergency services. Please keep our brother in your prayers as we hope for a positive outcome.”
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