June 9, 2018
Sergeant/Station Commander Charles R. Salaway died on June 9, 2018, from cancer stemming from his assignment to the World Trade Center site, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Sergeant/SC Salaway entered into disability retirement from the New York State Police after 27 years of service on October 3, 2017, because of his worsening illness.
Following the events of 9/11, Sergeant/SC Salaway was assigned to aid with the search and recovery efforts in New York City, as part of the New York State Police Detail.
Sergeant/SC Salaway is survived by his wife and five children.