Dear Relief Association –
We were thrilled to learn that we won the grand prize in the Golf Ball Drop [at this year’s LAFD Invitational Golf Tournament]. Please accept the enclosed check for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund – we appreciate all you do!
Sincerely,
Leslie & Greg Scarborough
Winona, MN
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Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund
In memory of my beloved husband Battalion Chief Robert S. Furr. He was honored to serve the LA City Fire Dept. from1949-1980. My thanks to those that donated in his name, Fuzzy Furr and Tanqueray Toaster. He was a great guy!
Carolyn Furr
Visalia, CA
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LA Firemen’s Relief Assoc Family,
It has been almost a year since we lost John [Verdone]. The fire dept meant the world to both John and his grandson Primo John Verdone. John would come home and share his adventures with the family. Somehow he would make working on his rig sound great, plus his runs.
They are missed in our family every day. John served 34 years and loved every minute of it. Please accept this donation in memory of John Verdone and Primo John Verdone, grandson.
Thank you!
Audrey Verdone and family
Grass Valley, CA
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LAFRA –
What a great guy! Worked with Harry [Carlson] at 50’s.We had a lot of fun working with him. What a gentleman.
RIP my friend.
Tony Hidalgo
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LAFRA –
My sincere condolences to the family, having lost Walter [Henry]. My first assignment as a new captain was Engine 100-C. Walt had been the engineer there for a long time – I had no concerns for finding our way around the district. If we were responding and I reached for the map, he would let me know where we were going, and what was there! He was a “locker room leader” in the best tradition, quiet but effectively keeping others motivated just by his example. He was also a really good paddle tennis player, using his age and treachery to overcome youth and clumsiness. It was a pleasure for me to have worked alongside Walt Henry.
Frank B. David
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LAFRA –
I met Richard [Koenig] on a work party/fishing trip to my father-in-law’s cabin on the Klamath River about 20 years ago. I was working with Dick’s son Tom at TF 102-A. It was supposed to be a roofing and salmon trip. Rain got in the way. But I got to know one of the last “Good Guys to ever wear the badge.”
Rest in peace for your legacy will carry on,
Mike Martin
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LAFRA –
I had the pleasure of working with this fine gentleman [Norman L. Beneke] at FS 97. Always positive and good spirited.
Peace to you.
Jim Kinninger
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Dear LAFRA,
Please accept the enclosed donation in loving memory of our daughter Kristen Deanne “K.D.” Flaharty. She passed away June 16, 2016, at the age of 31, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. K.D. was and continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her.
The outpouring of love and support from our fire family and LAFRA has been truly amazing. We would like to personally acknowledge and thank Chaplain Danny Leon for his strength and compassion for our family.
Sincerely,
Mike and Cheryl Proffitt (retired FS 48)
Dennis and Robyn Flaharty