Flags at half-staff today at state buildings in honor of parks employee killed at Golden Hill
M. J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel: Aaron J. Peters was killed in a tree removal accident at Golden Hill State Park.
BARKER – A state parks employee was killed on Jan. 17 in a tree removal accident at Golden Hill State Park in Barker.
Aaron J. Peters, 32, worked in the state parks’ regional tree removal crew and ropes access team.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff today in honor Peters who worked three years for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
“Aaron Peters’ tragic death reminds us that New York State employees often put themselves in harm’s way while working to improve the safety of their fellow citizens and colleagues,” Governor Hochul said. “He will not be forgotten by his friends and family, and my heart goes out to all of those whose lives he touched.”
Hochul’s office said Peters had deep family ties to the state park system. He was the son of recently retired Niagara Region Deputy General Manager Ron Peters and Jennifer Ray, who recently left the regional business office.
