Today, several Fame members and guests participated in the Annual Fame Golf Outing at Broad Run Golf Club. Those participating had beautiful weather and enjoyed some laughs, stories and a nice food spread back at the station afterwards.
However, today is the Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States by cowardly radical Islamists that took the lives of over 3000 innocent people, 343 of whom were firefighters with the FDNY. Losing so many firefighters at a single incident shakes us to the core to this day. While the FDNY has survived this terrible tragedy, we still remember their sacrifice and the sacrifices of so many who have given their lives for freedom's sake. US Marine 1st Lt Travis Manion is but one example. After his death on foreign soil fighting for our country, his family and friends established the Travis Manion Foundation ( http://www.travismanion.org/) to support those who serve. This foundation sponsors 5K runs throughout the US and other countries and crews from Fame and the other West Chester FD companies participated in tonight's event through downtown West Chester. Many WCFD members ran and or walked the course, some wearing full turnout gear and airpacks! We salute all who particiapted and most importantly, all who keep us safe each and every day of the year.
We will NEVER FORGET those who have gone before us!
Units:
Ladder 53, Engine 53, Assistant and Chief 53; Engine 51-1; Engine 52-1; Engine 52-2, Squad 52 and Traffic 52
FF Brad Cosgrove and his family have participated in the 5K for many years.
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Ladder 53 crew poses for a photo at Church and Market Streets. Ladder 53 proudly displayed the United States flag over the starting line for the 5K.
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FF Matt Cohen (center, red shirt) at the starting line. Good Will Lts Alex Creager and Cullan Davis are seen in the fire gear.
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Junior FF Joe Allen makes his way up the hill on West Market Street.
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FF Aaron Diefenderfer nears the finish line in full turnout gear!