LAFRA –
Uncle Dick [Koenig] worked at Fire Station 39 for over 20 years. He retired the year before I came on the job. As I went through my career I received nothing but glowing remarks regarding my uncle Dick.
He was known by many things and one being that each and every time he got off the phone with my Aunt Teresa (his wife), Dick would say, “I just got done talking to the most beautiful girl in the world.”
God bless you Uncle Dick,
Kevin Kearns
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Dear Jim Dolan:
Thank you for the beautiful flag and letter on Jim’s [Miller] behalf. I know how much he liked his job. I found it very touching that you knew him.
Thank you,
Ginger Miller
Middleton, ID
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LAFRA –
Jerry [Jervus E. King Jr.] died in Portland Maine on September 10, 2016. He was the planner for a Navy Military Reunion of 200 people who served on 42 different ammunition ships between WW II and Iraqi Freedom. There he choked on a piece of lobster at a birthday party to celebrate his 90th birthday. Twelve EMT’s from the Portland Fire Department worked on him, finally restoring breathing after 13 minutes. He was transferred to a level 1 trauma center in Portland and received outstanding care. However, his injuries were so extensive that he never recovered and was removed from life support two days before his birthday. He died as he lived – serving veterans.
His past contributions included President of the Fire and Police Protective League and the development of the pension system that reflected the uncapped cost of living being passed on to Fire Department retirees. He lived a life of service committed to helping others and was devoted to the end to the Fire Department.
Beverly King
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Dear Mr. Dolan,
My family and I wish to thank you and the Relief Association for the beautiful flag display. Jack [Holman] would have been so proud to know how the Relief Association has been so helpful to me during the very stressful weeks. Thank you all again.
Sincerely,
Gloria Holman
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LA Firemen’s Relief Association family,
Thank you so much for the beautiful flower arrangement and support the last few months with Willie [Wheeler]. We both so appreciated it and we loved the visits.
Thanks again,
Brenda Wheeler & Casey Chalthon
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LAFRA –
I had the privilege of working for [Ryan] Troy Bonar at the Personal History Unit just before he retired. In October of 1987, I was a short term investigator for Milege Peaks. I enjoyed both my assignments at the PHU and was inspired by the high caliber of candidates I investigated for the LAFD. Thank you Troy for your service and kindness. May you rest in eternal peace with our loving Savior, Jesus.
James Jure
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Dear Board of Trustees,
William and I send you this donation in memory of Major General Richard E. Steere (ret). His remarkable career began as an under graduate at Stanford University. As a student he worked as an engineer on the University fire department. His memories of driving the ladder truck as a student were always joyful.
His career of 36 years in the U.S. Air Force included 100 missions in Vietnam and on to head Air Force System Command and Commander of the Armament Division.
Please take this donation in pride and honor of “the General” from William and I.
Sincerely,
Judith Steere Hassoldt
Rolling Hills, CA
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LAFRA –
Wally [Berger] was truly all those nice things every one above has said and more. He also served our country as a U.S. Marine. He was a good dad and friend. I’ll miss his words of wisdom during those weekends repairing rigs at the shops. You will be missed Brother!
Mike Porper