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Pa Firefighters Memorial Page
Firefighter w/child graphic by Medic 710
"If you're looking for a hero, a role model, you don't have to look very far.
You see, a hero isn't someone who hits home runs or scores touchdowns
in front of thousands of cheering fans.
A hero is an average citizen who does something extraordinary to help someone else in need.
A hero is a firefighter who runs into a burning building, never thinking of himself.
And if you want to find one of these heroes, all you have to do is look next-door
at your neighbor or your uncle. Or across the breakfast table at your own dad."
-The Honorable Raymond Mariano, Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts
-Worcester Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Service, December 9, 1999
There have
been 445 Firefighter Deaths & 228 Police Officer Deaths
for the Year 2001.
Listed Below are the Emergency Services Personnel
in Commonwealth of Pa, Whom have given their
Lives for the Yrs 2000 & 2001.
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Penna. Emergency Services Personnel Deaths of 2001
Firefighter Richard C. Canouse Age 69
Pike County Firemen's Federation Fire Coordinator
Milford Fire Department
108 W. Catharine Street, Milford, PA 18337
On April 9th, 2001 Richard Canouse died of an apparent heart attack
upon arrival of what had been reported as a possible structure fire in
Milford Pa.
Richard will be sadly missed by the Members of Milford,
Surrounding Communitites, Family, Friends
& Pike Co. Firemen'
Federation.
Firefighter/Diver Scott Wilson
Unionville Vol. Fire Department
Unionville, PA
Killed in the Line of Duty April 8, 2001
FF Wilson was engaged in rescue activities
at McConnell's Mill State Park in Slippery Rock, PA.
According to reports from the scene,
a rope which was being used to secure FF Wilson snapped,
sending him down the fast moving creek.
Firefighter/Diver Anthony Murdick
Unionville Vol. Fire Dept.
Unionville, PA
Killed in the Line of Duty April 8, 2001
FF Murdick was engaged in rescue activities at
McConnell's Mill State Park in Slippery Rock, PA.
According to reports from the scene,
a rope which was being used to secure FF Murdick snapped,
sending him down the fast moving creek.
Firefighter Arthur C. Griffiths
Spangler Fire Department
Northern Cambria, PA
Perished April 5, 2001
Firefighter Griffiths perished while on duty in the fire station kitchen.
He was participating in a weekly fundraiser when he collapsed.
Officer James Naim Age 31
Aliquippa Police Department, Aliquippa,PA
Killed in the Line of Duty on March 15, 2001, while on Foot Patrol
James is survived by his wife.
James will be sadly missed by the Community of Aliquippa,
Family, Friends, & his colleagues of Aliquippa PD.
of Perrysville Volunteer Fire Company, Pgh Pa
Friday March 16, 2001, Died while battling a structure fire
in Ross Twp, Pa from a Cardiac Arrest.
Bob is survived by his wife Sally and son James. Bob will be sadly missed
by the Community, Family, Friends & Firefighters
A Memorial Fund has been set up by the Perrysville Volunteer Fire Company:
The Bob Winner Memorial Fund
c/o Fidelity Bank
1009 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Firefighter/LT. Andrew White age 27
Rocky Grove VFD, Sugar Creek Twp. Pa
13 YR Member of Rocky Grove VFD
Andrew died while battling a Double Wide Trailer Fire
on Jan. 11, 2001.
He will be sadly missed by his Family, Friends,
Firefighters & The Community.
Penna. Emergency Services Personnel of the Yr 2000
Irvona Vol. Fire Co. of Irvona, PA
Died Nov. 30, 2000 from injuries sustained in a MVA
while driving an Ambulance on a Emergency Call.
Elwood is sadly missed by all.
Fire Police Lt. Tom Hazaz Nov. 20, 2000
Tunkhannock Twp Fire Dept. of Long Pond, PA
Tom passed away while directing traffic @ an Motor Vehicle Accident.
Tom is sadly missed by all.
First Assistant Chief Grant F. Trick, Age: 49
of Canton Boro VFD Canton, Pa
First Assistant Chief Trick was preparing to participate in a controlled burn,
Died on Aug. 13, 2000 of a Possible heart attack at the fire station.
Canton Boro Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 72
Canton, Pennsylvania 17724
Grant is sadly missed by all.
Firefighter Jack Elias Gazalie Age: 46
Adamsburg & Community Volunteer F.D. of Adamsburg, PA
Died on Aug. 3rd, 2000
in a House fire at his home after rescuing his daughter and mother.
Jack was doing a Search and Rescue when He became Caught or Trapped
and was succumbed to Asphyxiation.
Adamsburg & Community Volunteer F.D.
P.O. Box 92
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611
Police Officer Kim Johnson
Officer of Lawerence Park PD, of Lawerence Park Pa
Died on July 19, 2000 from Injuries sustained in a MVA.
Kim was also a Past member of Harborcreek FD, Harborcreek Pa.
Kim is sadly missed by His Family, Friends, The Community, and the
Officers of Lawerence Park Police Dept.
Kim is survived by his Wife.
Firefighter Nathan Pescatore, Age: 17
of Lloydsville VFD, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
On July 2nd, 2000 Nathan died from Internal Trauma Injuries sustained when his vehicle
collided with a tractor while enroute to the fire station to respond to an alarm.
Nathan is sadly missed by all.
Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department
RD 7
Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650
Fire Police Officer Kenneth Jesse, Age: 80
of Harford VFC, Harford, Pa.
Died May 8th, 2000
Kenneth died from a Heart Attack after returning to HVFC, after performing his duties as
a Fire Police Officer at the scene of a vehicle fire.
Harford Volunteer Fire Company
P.O. Box 211
Harford, Pennsylvania 18823
Sadly missed by all.
Firefighter Jay Mulligan Age 20
of Pleasant Hills VFC, Pleasant Hills, Pa.
On May 3rd, 2000 Jay lost his life due to a Drunk Driver,
while he was assisting The Pa State Police.
Jay will be very sadly missed by his Family, Friends, and Fellow Firefighters.
**WebMaster Note**
March, 2001
The Drunk Driver that Jay's Life was recently convicted
of Drunk Driving. He was sentenced 3-6 years in Prison.
Paramedic Keith Brown
of Emergycare Inc. Erie, Pa & also a Swat Medic for Erie PD.
on April 30th, 2000 Keith died due to Injuries sustained from an MVA.
Keith will be sadly missed by his Family, Friends, Members of Emergycare,
& Erie Police Dept.
Firefighter/EMT James Travisano
Wilmerding Vol. Fire Dept. of Wilmerding, PA
James Passed away April 23, 2000
James was a Past Chief of Wilmerding Vol. Fire Dept &
a Lifetime Member of Wilmerding EMS.
James is sadly missed by Family, Friends, Members of WVFD, WEMS,
& all the Westinghouse Valley Ems/Fire Services.
Firefighter Ernest Young Age 52
Big Knob Vol. Fire Dept., Station #26
Rochester, Pennsylvania
On Jan 17th, 2000 Firefighter Young Died from head injuries
sustained from a fall.
Pa State Trooper Matthew Bond
of Pa State Police Troop "E" Barracks Erie Co. Pa.
Whom died Jan.14th 2000 in the line of duty from
injuries sustained from MVA, he was investigating on I-90 in Harborcreek Pa
Matt was awarded the State Police Medal of Honor by
Commissioner Paul J. Evanko during a ceremony on August 27, 1999,
for his role in attempting to rescue a woman and her young daughter
who were trapped in their burning home in Harborcreek Township, Erie County,
on December 5, 1998.
Matt will be sadly missed by all.
Visit "The Last Alarm" for Tributes to ALL the Firefighters, whom have given their lives,
while helping others.
Stop & Visit "The Officer Down Memorial Site" for Tributes to ALL Police Officers
whom have Died in the Line of Duty.
To all the Firefighters, Emts, Medics & Police Officers
Whom have given their lives to protect the citizens of
their State, City, County, & Local Town.
You will always be in our Hearts & Souls forever.
