Tag Archives: Honor Guard

The Family’s Heart felt “Thanks”

With his passing still heavy on her heart and mind, Todd's mother sat down yesterday to attempt to write "Thank You" cards. She was simply overwhelmed by the number of Firefighters and the distances they had traveled. It's a true testament to the "Brotherhood" we firefighters share and it never ceases to amaze me.

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Live streaming…. Ian Swarr Memorial Service

I received several updates yesterday / last night concerning Ian’s viewing. I’m told he is wearing his Fire Department uniform, that he’s holding his pager and his casket is painted fire engine red. I’ve also been made aware that the Brothers and Sisters from Lancaster City have sent an Honor Guard detail….. a very fitting send off for our friend. ...

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Line Of Duty Death (LODD) #46, 3rd in Va.

I would list their names, but they have none. One of the Captains explained to me that when the Honor Guard is working "we don't have a name, we don't have a face .. we don't exist as individuals. It's not about us, it's about that family and seeing that they are taken care of".

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LOOKING BACK ON THE 30TH NFFF MEMORIAL WEEKEND

I don't know how you could do what we did and see what we've seen and not take something away from the experience. I will carry the memories we've made there for the rest of my life. Emmitsburg, the NFFF, our fallen and their survivors will stay with me always. I WILL NOT FORGET .

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Another Hectic Day In "The Noke"

Well, hectic for me anyway. It’s my 3rd and final day of  “riding the car” this week. The Chief will be back to duty next cycle and I get to go back home to “Lucky #13”. As I said, in an  earlier post  this week; riding the car isn’t  ALL  bad. Some days are better than others and for me, ...

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Back to duty ….

Well, vacation is over and I’m back to duty. I was kinda hoping for a slow day but in the Fire Department, that’s always a gamble. Our Battalion Chief is off on vacation this cycle (Sat, Mon, Wed) so I’m bumped up and “riding the car” (our term from riding the Chief / Battalion vehicle). Riding the car has both ...

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