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New York Department Honors Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Members of the Getzville Fire Department placed a tree and plaque in honor of Staff Sergeant Wilson.

Firemen pay tribute to fallen solider

GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Getzville Fire Department saluted Army Staff Seargeant William "Billy" Wilson, III on Labor Day, a Williamsville native who chose a career that put him in the path of danger. Billy was killed last March at a checkpoint in Afghanistan. On Monday, firefighters planted a tree and presented a plaque in his honor.