Hatzolah of Central Jersey has issued a statement mourning the loss of Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company Chief Brian Flanagan, who was killed early Tuesday morning while working in a construction zone on the New Jersey Turnpike.

In the statement, Hatzolah said it joins the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company and the Manchester community “in mourning the loss of a hero.” The organization said Chief Flanagan “has served with dedication, compassion, and courage,” and that his “sincere desire to help others was apparent in every interaction.”

Hatzolah concluded with a prayer that his memory be for a blessing and that his family and friends find comfort in his accomplishments and sterling reputation.

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