retired updates


(The "CHAMPS will be at )CHAMPIONS BILLIARDS 5205 Buckystown Pike Frederick, MD 20704 On the second Tuesday of each month at NOON NEXT: June 12, 2012	STATION 7 LUNCHEON The first Wednesday of each month NEXT: June 6, 2012 at 12 noon Station 7 Restaurant, Pittsville, MD Let me know if you will be attending so that a count can be given to the restaurant. http://www.station7restaurant.com	Ocean City Elks Lodge 4th Saturday of the month. NEXT: May 26, 2012 DCFD members have been meeting at the Elks on the 4th Saturday of the month. There are 120 members of a group called "Guns and Hoses" Police and Firefighters. This picture was taken before the meeting was started so a lot of the members were not present. More Pictures


The "Under Dogs" Myrtle Beach, SC area DCFD Retired group meets at Calli Bakers Restaurant Myrtle Beach Mall (Next to Hooters) On Hwy. 17 at Hwy. 22 1st. Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Please contact Richard Hunley at 843-399-2357 or itsmerhh@yahoo.com NEXT: June 4, 2012 Another Picture	Southern Maryland Area Firefighters Luncheon The last Wednesday of each month at the Jameson-Harrison American Legion Post 238, 6265 Brandywine Road Hughesville, MD 20637 (just off the Intersection of Rt's. 231 & 381) Please contact Rick Moore rlmoore@comcast.net or (C) 202-359-0013 for a head count NEXT: May 30, 2012

FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PRAYERS

5-17-2012 From Mike Page's wife, Sharon Page

(Mike was in a seriously Motorcycle Accident on November 7, 2011.

Hi Everyone,
Mike was discharged from Beebee Tuesday, 5/15 and boy was he glad to get home. Nothing really resolved yet regarding treatment for the bone infection. ID recommends having ortho remove the hardware in the left leg with bone culture before starting IV abx. ID and ortho will be discussing the case and we have an appt with ortho on 5/21. Long road ahead but we are trying to stay strong. Prayers and support as always much appreciated. Will keep everyone posted. Love, Sharon Page

5-9-12...I received this from Les Barkovich retired 7th Battalion Chiefs Aide this morning. This is all I know will keep you posted. His email address is ljb714rods@hotmail.com
Bobby (Robert Bradshaw)

BOBBY: I HAVE CANCER OF THE LEFT VOCAL CORD GO FOR MORE TEST TUES. AND THRU. WILL START 6 WEEKS OF RADIATION SOON PLEASE LET TOMMY KNOW AS I CAN NOT TALK VERY WELL. LES

3-29-12 My son John McBride passed away Wednesday, March 28. Our family thanks all of your list for your support during our time of grieving. There will be a Memorial Service for John on April 7th at 2 pm at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Avenue Frederick, MD 21701. Donations are appreciated in John McBride's name to the Hospice of Frederick County (Kline Hospice House Fund) 516 Trail Avenue, PO Box 1779 Frederick, MD 21701.

Mickey McBride

John McBride was assigned to E-25 for 22 years when he left the DCFD.

3-28-12 From Charlie K. Butler, Retired from E-25, concerning his son Kelly Butler who retired from T-10.

To the retired members who may have worked with Kelly Butler in the third and sixth battalions during the years between 1979 and 1992, this posting is to let the membership know how Kelly’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has progressed. When Kelly retired from Truck 10 due to MS in 1992 he was still able to get around on his own and able to work at several jobs such as security at Southern MD Hospital, as a car salesman, a locksmith and other jobs that were not too physically demanding. Over the years Kelly’s condition declined to the point that he was forced to be confined to a 24-hour, live-in facility. Kelly was admitted to Charles County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in LaPlata, MD in November 2007.

Since that time, Kelly’s condition has worsened to the point where his legs were contracted so tightly to his chest that he could no longer sit in a wheel chair. In the fall of 2011 his doctors determined that in order for him to ever be able to be in a sitting position again he would require extreme surgery. In December 2011 Kelly had surgery at Georgetown Hospital.

He is back at the Nursing Home and is recovering and will soon be able to leave his bed and be able to sit in a wheel chair for the first time in over two years.

Kelly would enjoy hearing from any of the firefighters he worked with during his time on the job. You can reach him by phone at 1-240-349-2943. The address of the Nursing Home is Charles County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 10200 LaPlata Road, LaPlata, MD 20646, Room 312.

Charlie Butler

T-8 Engine 25

3/1958 – 4/1978

A Special VIP Visits Squad 1 and Engine 2

April 30, 2011: Story & Photos By: Elliot J. Goodman

Members of Rescue Squad 1 and Engine 2 were honored by the visit of a real living legend when retired Deputy Fire Chief Harry Gates visited their quarters and had lunch.

Chief Gates spent some of his very best years at the squad, during his visit he told many great stories of the "Good Old Days". He served the DCFD from his probation year in 1950 at Engine 25 and retired as Deputy Fire Chief in 1979.

Chief Gates toured the station with Captain Ed Smith and other members, as well as another VIP in attendance, Kenny Cox. In his tour he even climbed up into the rear of the squad and that brought back memories of the old "McCaa" mask that used to be in the back.

A great job by the members of the R1 and E2 for hosting the event and to Local 36 Vice President Dabney Hudson for bringing him downtown.

July 24, 2011

To kick off the sale of the DCFD 9-11, 10th Anniversary Badge Sets, Elliot Goodman presented Dr. Jordan, Director of the Washington Hospital Centers Elite Burn Unit with the new badge set which commemorates and remembers the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and the D.C. Fire Departments presence at the Pentagon those tragic and memorable days.

The badge sets which are numbered consist of the badge, pin, case and matching box will be sold with a donation being given to the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation for each set sold. Also present was Jason Woods, President of the Burn Foundation who was presented with an initial donation of $1000 with additional donations to come. To obtain the set $60 or $67 shipped, please contact Elliot Goodman 301-807-8192 or dcfirebye@aol.com

Robert S. (Steve) Adams	Ralph L. Kennedy 1-10-12
Hugh M. Barnes	Robert N. Green 1-12-12
Joseph A. Bateman	Charles "Sid" N. Carter 1-31-12
Edwin J. Beller	George T. Keller 1-28-12
James M. Bojalad	Robert L. Karr 2-19-12
Donald. (Mickey) Bridgett	Dennis N. Logan 3-2-12
Joseph W. Cocimano	Anthony Panchik 3-8-12
Ralph W. Creel	Herbert A. Childs 3-16-12
Homer A. Davidson	Hunter P. Heltzel 3-15-12
James R. Eschbacher Click here for further info	Carl H. Harvey, Jr. 3-21-12
Charles R. Graham	Anthony A. Christiani 3-31-12
James M. Greco	Harold W. Foster 4-20-12
Keith L. Grimes
Charles K. Butler Jr.
Jim McIlvaine
Edward J. Murtha
Dan Norman
Michael Page
Wade H. Pollard
Kenneth B. Propst, Jr.
Charles A. Rogers
Kenneth R. Stevens
James R. (Bob) Talbert
Richard T. Twigger
William L. Van Fossen
James D. Vessels
John E. Ward