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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 476-08
December 1, 2008

STATEMENTS BY GOVERNOR PATERSON AND MAYOR BLOOMBERG ON THE STABBING DEATH OF MTA BUS DRIVER EDWIN THOMAS

Statement by Governor David A. Paterson:
"The fatal attack on MTA NYC Transit Bus Operator Edwin Thomas, a seven-year veteran assigned to Flatbush Depot, shocked and saddened us today. Mr. Thomas, like so many of his MTA colleagues, spent his career ensuring the safety of his passengers. Mr. Thomas was killed while serving the people of New York City, and today I ask that you offer your prayers to Mr. Thomas's family. Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences as they face the enormity of this loss."

Statement by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg:
"Edwin Thomas was a good man who was good at his job of helping move New York City.  I spoke this afternoon with his son Jeffrey and expressed my deep sympathies to him and his family.  I also spoke with Roger Toussaint, Edwin's union president, and asked him to pass along my thanks to all of Edwin's co-workers for the outstanding service they give to our City every day.  While the investigation into this stabbing is ongoing, an attack like this is so shocking in part because it has become so rare in our City.  In Edwin's memory, I ask all New Yorkers riding public transit tonight or tomorrow to take an extra moment to say 'Thank you' to our New York City Transit workers and I ask everyone to keep Edwin Thomas's family and loved ones in your prayers."







MEDIA CONTACT:


Stu Loeser   (212) 788-2958

Erin Duggin (Governor Paterson)   (212) 681-4640




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