Webster, N.Y. - Joseph Hofstetter and Theodore Scardino, the firefighters injured in Monday’s ambush shooting, released a statement thanking the community:
"We wish to thank the community – and the nation – for the heartwarming response to Monday’s tragic incident. We deeply appreciate your compassion and support as we focus on recovering from our physical wounds. We are humbled and a bit overwhelmed by the outpouring of well wishes for us and our families. We are in good hands and want everyone to know that even though we are able to accept only close family visitors, we are so very grateful for your prayers.
Like so many others, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Michael Chiapperini and Tomasz Kaczowka, and with those who lost their homes. Please consider directing any acts of kindness toward others in the community who also need your compassion during this holiday season."
Both Hofstetter and Scardino were upgraded from guarded to satisfactory condition on Wednesday.
