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THE MEN
HONOR THE LIFE OF A FALLEN BROTHER |
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October 16
2006
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This
morning, five men from the Manassas Volunteer Fire
Company joined firefighters from around the country to
attend the funeral of Baltimore City firefighter Allan
Roberts. Brother Roberts died in the line of duty on
Tuesday October 10th, from injuries sustained
on the fireground. At around 0230 hrs, the morning of
the 10th, Baltimore City companies were
battling a row
house fire in the 500 block of South Macon Street, which
is in the Greektown section of Baltimore.
Roberts and two other firefighters were
operating on the first floor when a flashover occurred
and parts of the second floor collapsed, trapping the
men inside. The
Rapid Intervention Team was deployed and all three men
were quickly removed though, Brother Robert’s injuries
were too severe. Roberts was the
first Baltimore firefighter to die in the line of duty
in more than a decade. Assigned to Ladder Company 26,
Brother Roberts had 19 years on the job and left behind
a wife and four children. The funeral Mass started at
1030 hrs and over 3,000 firemen filled the church and
lined the streets in front of the Cathedral of Mary Our
Queen on North Charles Street. As an engine brought the
casket up the driveway at the Cathedral, bagpipes played
as Roberts was carried inside. At the end of the
service, bagpipers once again played, and the
congregation presented arms as the casket containing
the body of our brother was placed in the hose bed of a
Baltimore City engine company. The procession, which was
compromised of over 100 other fire units, including
Engine 501A, made its way through the streets of
Baltimore to Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens where
Brother Roberts was laid to rest. The Manassas Volunteer
Fire Company would like to extend our deepest
condolences to the family and friends of brother Allan
Roberts. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. |
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