Norwich Fire Department Memorial

(LINE OF DUTY DEATHS (L.O.D.D.)

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“I HAVE NO AMBITION IN THIS WORLD BUT ONE,

AND THAT IS TO BE A FIREMAN.

THE POSITION MAY IN THE EYES OF SOME, APPEAR TO BE A LOWLY ONE;

BUT THOSE WHO KNOW THE WORK WHICH A FIREMAN HAS TO DO

BELIEVE HIS IS A NOBLE CALLING.

OUR PROUDEST MOMENT IS TO SAVE LIVES.

UNDER THE IMPULSE OF SUCH THOUGHTS

THE NOBILITY OF THE OCCUPATION THRILLS US AND STIMULATES US

TO DEEDS OF DARING, EVEN SUPREME SACRIFICE.”

(CHIEF EDWARD CROCKER)

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK 1899-1911

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have gone before us. They will be missed and always remembered for their sacrifice and duty to the City in which they served.

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Firefighter Adam Ensling- February 11, 1942

Firefighter Daniel M. Falvey- May 5, 1945

Chief Joseph Tracy- September 9, 1951

Firefighter Frank W. Wasik- February 15, 1952

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VAN TASSEL MILL FIRE

Captain William J. Sheridan- April 3, 1962

Firefighter Carl J. Burke - April 3, 1962

Firefighter Leonard M. Counihan- April 3, 1962

Firefighter Edward Romano- April 3, 1962

Chief Charles F. Matthews- November 16, 1967