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March 13, 2012
 

Please keep the following members in your prayers:

George T. Keller 1- 28- 12

The Retired Firefighter's Association regrets to notify our members of the following death:
 
Brother George T. Keller who was appointed October 24,1945 to Truck Co. 5  and retired August 1, 1956.
 
 
Brother Keller's funeral and memorial service have already taken place.

The Retired Firefighter's Firefighter's Association regrets to notify our members of the following death:
 
Brother Robert LeRoy Karr, appointed April 16,1956, to  Engine Co.1, retired May 1, 1976 from Truck Co 15. 
 
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
 
Viewing, Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, 9944 Hudson Ave.
Hudson FL,  phone number 727-868-4441, hours 2-4 PM and
6-8 PM, Friday, February 24,2012.
 
 A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
February 25,2012, at 11:00 AM, at St. Michael the Archangel
Catholic Church, 8014 State Road 52, Hudson, FL

KARR, Robert L. 77, passed away Feb. 19, 2012. Born in Washington, D.C., he moved here in 1976 from Maryland. Retired from the Washington, D.C. Fire Dept. in 1976. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Mildred; sons, Raymond L. & Michael J.; daughters-in-law, Lisa & Shannon and 5 grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to D.C.F.D. Burn Foundation Washington Hospital Center, P.O. Box 4565, Washington, D.C. 20017. dobiesfuneralhome.com
 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PRAYERS

2-13-12---WILLIE EARL DAVIS  Retired from FPD, appointed to E-13

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, WILLIE EARL DAVIS, son of Johnnie B. Davis and Helen Dixon Davis, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Forestville, MD. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Tucker Davis; and two children, Kimberly Lynn Davis Benberry and Damon Earle Davis. Services for Mr. Davis will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at New Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 7501 Walker Mill Dr., Capitol Heights, MD 20743, viewing, 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m. There will also be a viewing at County Line Missionary Baptist Church, Vernon Hill, VA on Wednesday, February 15. Services entrusted to DUNN & SONS FUNERAL HOME.

From Sharon Page,  Hi everyone, We are finally seeing some light at the end.  Great news to tell is that Mike is now wt. bearing on both legs as tolerated.   The fractures have healed according to ortho.  He is bearing full wt on the right and limited on the left just because of the open area at the left ankle where the Achilles is exposed.  We are still doing daily dressing changes to that area with hopes per the Plastics Dr. that it will fill in on its own.  As time goes on he may need tendon surgery depending on his function in the left foot.  It is still painful on the left but we are making great progress with him using the walker.  He can even get in and out of his lazy boy recliner which was a big goal for him.  Mike says that when he walks he feels like he's walking on the moon with two so called black moon  boots.  While Mike is receiving home therapy and home nursing visits he is pretty much home bound per insurance.  That is the hard part for him.  Since the weather has been cooperating we try to get him outside on the ramp when possible.  Yesterday he walked down the ramp and to the car to do a car transfer.  He did great.  Sitting in the front seat of the car makes him feel like a real human being again.  Oh the little things in life that we take for granted!!  We go back on Feb. 3 to see ortho and plastics so we will take it from there.  Hopefully Mike will progress to outpatient pt where more equipment is available such as parallel bars.  The hard part for me is not being able to get to Pa. to see my daughter and grandchildren.  They did come down shortly after Christmas for a short visit so that was nice.  The good part is the wonderful progress he is seeing.  Again much thanks to all for all the support and warm wishes for a speedy recovery.    Love, Sharon

April 30, 2011: Story & Photos By: Elliot J. Goodman

Members of Rescue Squad 1 and Engine 2 were honored by the visit of a real living legend when retired Deputy Fire Chief Harry Gates visited their quarters and had lunch.

Chief Gates spent some of his very best years at the squad, during his visit he told many great stories of the "Good Old Days". He served the DCFD from his probation year in 1950 at Engine 25 and retired as Deputy Fire Chief in 1979.

Chief Gates toured the station with Captain Ed Smith and other members, as well as another VIP in attendance, Kenny Cox. In his tour he even climbed up into the rear of the squad and that brought back memories of the old "McCaa" mask that used to be in the back.

A great job by the members of the R1 and E2 for hosting the event and to Local 36 Vice President Dabney Hudson for bringing him downtown.

Members of the Retired Association can now order an official Fire Dept. badge

 on line.   Just click on the site below and find the badge you want and follow the instructions. (The difference between the active badge and our badge is that it has the word "RETIRED" is on the top.) 

http://www.blackintondirect.com/DCFire.html