Flags at New York State government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 4, in honor of Kevin M. Robert, a flight paramedic who died in the line of duty last week. Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the tribute as a mark of respect for Robert’s service.
“Kevin Robert answered the call to serve his community and provided aid in a time of need to countless New Yorkers throughout his career as a paramedic,” Governor Hochul said. “Today we are sending our deepest condolences to his loved ones, his colleagues, and the entire Mechanicville community as they honor his life and legacy.”
Robert was employed for 15 years by Air Method-Life Net of New York as a Certified Flight Paramedic. He helped found the John Ahearn Rescue Squad in Mechanicville and served as a paramedic with several ambulance services, including Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps and Malta-Stillwater EMS. In addition to his field work, he taught as a paramedic instructor at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC).
