- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2016 15:28
By Charlotte Hopkins
On October 22, Jefferson Hills Cemetery and Memorial Park unveiled a Fireman's Memorial statue. The stone carving of a firefighter on bended knee is similar to the 9/11 memorial statue in New York. This memorial is centered around the Pleasant Hills Fire Department and the area departments that assist them on calls. They include:
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| Brian Klavon, of Broughton VFC Station, unveils the statue. |
Pleasant Hills VFC Station 232
Whitehall VFC Station 301
South Baldwin VFC 104
Broughton VFC Station 270
Jefferson 885 Area VFC Station 180
Bethel Park VFC Station 110
West Mifflin #3 VFC Station 295
Skyview VFC 296
Gill Hall VFC 179
Mt Oliver VFC 199
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State Representative Rick Saccone gave a heartfelt tribute to these men and women who battle the elements of fire to protect their communities. Harry Neel, owner of Jefferson Hills Cemetery, spoke in awe of the loyalties of firefighters, while his daughter, Dagney Fitzpatrick, read a poem to the men and women. After the unveiling, Reverend Jude Urso blessed the statue and prayed for the firefighters, whose bravery knows no bounds. CEO David Middlemiss stated, “This is all about them,” and nodded to the firefighters. “This is their day.”
