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The Fort Wayne Fire Department is going pink this week. Firefighters purchased Pink and Proud t-shirts and will be wearing them on duty in support of Breast Cancer Awareness now through October 29, 2012.
REMEMBERING THOSE LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Hosts 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial
FORT WAYNE, IND., October 8, 2012 – On Saturday, October 13, the Honorable Mayor Tom Henry will join the Fort Wayne Fire Department along with other Allen County fire departments to pay tribute to firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Beginning at 11 a.m. at the Law Enforcement/Firefighters Memorial of Allen County (1001 North Wells Street), family members, city officials and fellow firefighters will attend the ceremony to honor the firefighters of Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Since the Fort Wayne Fire Department was established in 1839, the city has lost 15 firefighters. The Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, now part of the Southwest Fire District, lost Harry Stapleton, the county’s most recent fallen firefighter, in 1975.
Each of the 16 firefighters killed in the line of duty is honored with a plaque. Family members and firefighters also place a single rose on the tables where the helmets lay.
“It is their selfless contribution that we remember with respect and honor,” said Fort Wayne Fire Chief Amy Biggs.
In remembrance of: Joseph Bahlinger , died 1924; William Bandt , died 1928; John Fleischman , died 1916; Thomas Hazelett , died 1936; Louis Hensel , died 1910; Henry Hilbrecht , died 1925; William Himmelein , died 1936; Fredrick Hilsman , died 1871; Edgar Miller , died 1952; Michael Rager , died 1972; Harry Stapleton , died 1975; Raymond Steup , died 1948; Laverne Strodel , died 1947; Joseph Talarico , died 1952; Roscoe Wehr , died 1931; Charles Winkelmeyer , died 1908.
For more information about this event, contact Fort Wayne Fire Department’s PIO, Stacey Fleming at 260.427.1102.
Join the Fort Wayne Fire Department as they battle the Fort Wayne Police Department in soccer. Both teams are highly qualifed and extremely competitive and want the bragging rights that accompany this win. But, more importantly, they would like a large crowd as all proceeds benefit two firefighers and friends Bryan Heckman and Nate Mills. Join us Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m. at the Sports Club (Stadium Field, 3102 Ardmore Ave.). This event is family friendly.
Please consider attending this very worthwhile fundraiser this Saturday at the Neon Armadillo starting at 1:00. This is a family friendly event.
Our brother & friend Nate Mills has been diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma. In this difficult time, we would like to come together & do what we can to help. Please come out to The Neon Armadillo on September 22nd to show your support.
Saturday: Hog roast will start around 1PM @ the Neon Armadillo (6040 Lima Rd.);
Pulled pork sandwiches with a two or three sides $5-7; Desserts $2;
Neon will have a cover charge of $10 at the door (50% of it will be donated back FWFD);
Band: Mac Powell;
Raffle will take place thru the evening (raffle items TBA).
