Rockland County Mourns Loss of John Kryger

 Rockland County mourns the loss of Rockland County Deputy Fire Coordinator John Kryger.

The 81-year-old Garnerville resident has been the County Deputy Fire Coordinator since 2004. Additionally, he was a retired FDNY firefighter, a former County of Rockland Fire Instructor, a Life Member of the Rockland County Firefighters Association, and a Member of the Rockland County Fire Chiefs Association, Safety Officers Association, and Fire Police Association.

“The loss of John is not only a loss to his family but to his second family, the fire service,” said Chris Kear, Director of Fire and Emergency Services. “A friend to many, he touched everyone in a wide variety of ways; firefighter, Deputy Fire Coordinator, association member, friend, parishioner and mentor. We cannot thank him enough for his passion and dedication. He will be missed on many levels.”