Use of a city ladder truck in helping honor a fallen deputy initially had been denied CANANDAIGUA - One of two Canandaigua Fire Department ladder trucks helped fly a large American flag over Main Street Friday, as a way of paying respects to the late Ontario County Corrections Officer Joshua P.
On Thursday, City Council intervened to allow the use of the truck, which had been denied by three members of city staff.
That it almost didn’t happen angered City Councilmember Matt Martin, who said the city “absolutely” should honor the request for a fallen first responder or respected community member.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office always is 100 percent willing to work with the city, Martin said.