The Daily Bulletin Archive

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, December 19, in honor of New York State Police Trooper David W. Cunniff.

Cunniff, 35, died Tuesday as a result of severe injuries sustained during a traffic accident that occurred Monday night on the New York State Thruway.

“Words cannot describe the depth of our sorrow as we mourn the tragic loss of Trooper Cunniff,” Cuomo said. “He served the people of this state with valor and courage and was taken from us far too soon. On behalf of all New Yorkers, my deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Trooper Cunniff, and we will lower flags on state government buildings this Thursday to honor his memory and service.”

Cunniff is from Duanesburg, New York, and is survived by his wife, Amy, and two sons, 6-year-old Caleb and 4-year-old Zachary. He was a nine-year veteran of the New York State Police. He worked in Troops B and G and was a member of the then-Executive Services Detail at the New York State Capitol. He was assigned to Troop T in February 2009.