Please keep the following members in your prayers:
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SICK LIST
William "Billy" Andrews John Anton Jeffery Brown William Buckley Hank Chaney Kenneth Cox Wally Dennison Charlie Fowler Donald "Rip" Gardiner Austin R. Gibson John Goff Danny Grant William "Billy" Gray James M. Greco William Haller Wilmer (Bill) Heishman Leroy Hosgood Thomas Wayne Lockman Kim Mattox Milton Miller Dick Price Dave Ryan Paul C. Schmidl James Short William "Bouncer" Smith Bernie Sofranko James A. Soderberg William Strohm William "Bird" Taylor Charlie Underwood Hugh Webb Mike Weissmueller Cody Wood |
RECENTLY DECEASED
Arthur "Art" Tudge 2-9-25 James "Bo" Bojalad 2-2-25 Dominick Adriani 2-4-25 James J. "Jim" D'Amico 1-28-25 John B. Lockwood 1-22-25 |
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Feb. 18, 2025
Sick List Addition: Kim Mattox has requested to be added to the sick list. A message from Kim below: Tomorrow is surgery number 3 in last 12 months. It’s a long story from a dog knocking me down in parking lot almost a year ago to the day. Prayers please tomorrow’s surgery is the beginning of complete recovery with L4-5 nerve decompression w/Discectomy. In excellent hands… already scheduled my first PT April 10th!! Please give my love, greetings to everyone. With the deepest of gratitude, Kim Feb. 3, 2025
Sick List Update on Milton Miller Milton Miller is in Holmes Hospital in Melbourne, Fl. No calls or visitors at this time. Jan. 6, 2025
Sick List Update: Billy FitzGerald is off the sick list!! He is on a new cancer drug through NIH and is feeling 100%. Hopefully this is the answer he has been waiting for! He wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers! Dec. 22, 2024
A message from Billy FitzGerald: I want to give my sincere thanks to all the retired and active folks who sent me thoughts, prayers, cards, text, calls and words of encouragement during my recent extended hospital stay. The support of our firefighting brotherhood has been second to none. As I say, life ain’t always a box of chocolates. Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year. Warmest regards, Billy Fitz Nov. 18, 2024
Sick List Update from Bouncer Smith: Hello all !! Thanks for the support and prayers, from so many ! My first operation (right leg) was last February. Balloon type. First of 6 surgeries. After failed surgeries, I had a bypass surgery (leg) on the 4th surgery. Well, the plastic in my leg, became infected. Causing eventually to my 6th surgery. Bypass two. Along the way, I was diagnosed with sepsis. Not expecting to survive, I was shipped to Philadelphia. It was touch and go.After Philly, shipped to a rehab. I didn't visit my home for 3 months. Currently, I'm learning to walk. Using a walker. I lost 55 pounds !! Still rehabbing. Again , thanks to all, for your prayers, as well, as your support. Bouncer Nov. 15, 2024
Sick List Addition: William "Billy" FitzGerald is back in the hospital dealing with his cancer. He is scheduled to be in the hospital for approximately 10 days. He requests no visitors, or phone calls. Updates will be posted as they become available. Please keep Brother FitzGerald in your thoughts and prayers. May 14, 2024
Sick List Addition Please keep Wilmer (Bill) Heishman in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Heishman was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. |
Feb. 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Kenneth S. Stephens. Brother Stephens passed away suddenly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 77. Brother Stephens was appointed to the DCFD on 5-2-1968 E-29 and retired on 1-9-1993 E-9 Tech. The funeral has already taken place. Feb. 14, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member James "Bo" Bojalad. Brother Bojalad passed away Feb. 2, 2025 after a long battle with MS, at the age of 83. Brother Bojalad was appointed to the DCFD on 9-2-1962 to T-14, and retired on 2-23-1991 E-21 Tech Funeral Arrangements will be posted when they are available. Feb. 10, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Arthur "Art" Tudge. Brother Tudge passed away suddenly on 2-9-25 at the age of 89. Brother Tudge was appointed to the DCFD on 5-12-1963 to T-10 and retired on 6-26-1983 E-16 WD Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Feb. 6, 2025
The RFA Regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Dominick Adriani. Brother Adriani passed away on February 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Brother Adriani was appointed to the DCFD on 10-30-1955 and retired on 3-1-1973 E-19 Lt. Funeral Arrangements: Services will held at Lee's Funeral Home, Clinton, MD, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 10. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at 11:30 am at St. Philip’s the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122, www.hospiceofthechesapeake.org See Obit below www.leefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/dominick-andriani Jan. 28, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member James J. "Jim" D'Amico. Brother D'Aimico passed away suddenly today Jan. 28, 2025 at the age of 77. Brother D'Amico was appointed to the DCFD on 6-27-1969 to T-11 and retired 1-31-1995 T-11 Capt. Funeral Arrangements: Services for James D’Amico: Viewing Monday Feb 3, 6-8 pm Funeral service Tuesday Feb. 4, 11 am both at Huntingtown United Methodist Church 4020 Hunting Creek Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 Jan. 24, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member John B. Lockwood. Brother Lockwood passed away on Jan. 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Brother Lockwood was appointed to the DCFD on 8-16-1963 to E-24 and retired on 2-23-1990 BFC-PPM Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Nov. 11, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Robert Ford. Brother Ford passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 at the age of 89. Brother Ford was appointed to the DCFD on 7-5-1959 to E-25 and retired on 8-17-1980 T-11 Capt. Funeral Arrangements: Dec. 7, 2024 13:00 Hrs. The Service will be held at his son Robert's house 121 Salem St. Thomasville NC 27360 Oct. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life member John S. Korintus. Brother Korintus passed away on July 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Brother Korintus was appointed the DCFD on 10-3-1960 and retired on 7-1-1974 from E-14 The funeral has already taken place. Sept. 21, 2024
Funeral Arrangements for Bernie Bowerman: Friday October 18th at 1:30 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. 9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241. That’s only 30 minutes. There will be a memorial service before at 11:00 at the Church of Hope at 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240. Since the cemetery is only 30 minutes (Taps and folding of the flag), we’ll be having a Celebration of Life right after Sept. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Andrew "Andy" Wade. Brother Wade passed away today, Aug. 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Brother Wade was appointed to the DCFD on 5-26-1958 to E-21 and retired on 7-8-1984 BFC 2. Funeral Arrangements for Andy Wade Nov. 2, 2024 See Flyer below:
Sept. 18, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Elvin A. Davis. Brother Davis passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 at the age of 96. Brother Davis was appointed to the DCFD on 7-1-1950 and retired on 7-1-1968 from E-17. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. | ||