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For the 2nd day in a row, Roanoke's Bravest have struck a 2nd Alarm.

I have so many mixed feelings that I’m not sure where to begin. David “Big Dave” Palmer, age 54 was laid to rest yesterday after an almost 2 year battle with cancer. He was buried with Fire Department honors. Read local coverage HERE . If you took the time to hit the link above, you now know that Big Dave ...

Roanoke City Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton was laid to rest yesterday. Bobbie passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 after suffering a stroke on December 26, 2010. Chief Slayton served the Department from December 6, 1965 until July 1, 2010 (more than 44 years). More on Chief Slayton can be seen  HERE    HERE and HERE   His viewing and funeral service was ...