Remembering deceased firefighters

Posted 10/8/19

Remembering deceased firefighters The Warwick Fire Department and Warwick Firefighters Local 2748 held the annual memorial service to deceased members of the department Sunday in front of Station One in Apponaug. A bell rang as Battalion Chief Brian Cobb

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Remembering deceased firefighters

OFFICIALS LINE UP: Elected officials attending Sunday’s Firefighters’ Memorial Service gather for a group photograph before commencement of the ceremony.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

AT HALF-STAFF: Warwick Police stand at attention as the flag in front of Station 1 is lowered to half-staff in memory of deceased members of the Warwick Fire Department.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

A FAMILY AFFAIR: Family members of current and deceased members of the Warwick Fire Department attended the ceremony.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

BREAKFAST LINE: Those attending the ceremony were treated to breakfast that was served on the floor of Station One in Apponaug.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

PLACING THE WREATH: Chief Peter McMichael and Rescue Lieutenant Michael Carreiro, president of Local 2748 carry a wreath to the memorial in front of Station 1.

Posted Tuesday, October 8, 2019 1:16 pm

The Warwick Fire Department and Warwick Firefighters Local 2748 held the annual memorial service to deceased members of the department Sunday in front of Station One in Apponaug. A bell rang as Battalion Chief Brian Cobb and Battalion Chief Michael Mernick read the name of each deceased member from the roll call. That was followed by the raising of the flag to half-staff and taps played by Firefighter Michael Mernick. In his comments, Mayor Joseph Solomon praised the sacrifices made by the men and women of the department for the city. Following a benediction given by Father and Department Chaplain Robert Marciano, those in attendance were invited to breakfast at the stationhouse floor provided by the Providence Canteen and Gel’s Kitchen 2 at 3003 West Shore Road. Retired Lt. Carl Pecchia of the RI Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums played the bagpipe to open and close the ceremony.