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Hey Guys! Great website! It's really fun to look at the pics and remember all you do there...I run into Jim around Belts. he catches me up on some of you guys that are still there since I left..but never forgotten ..It would be great to hang out with 111, 118, and you guys that remember me! I'll look for the next Hubcaps dance you have and see you there! Thanks for keeping us safe through the days and nights!
PS you got to go for that NJ slimelime parade one of these days!
I grew up all over PG County, living last on Cool Spring Rd. in Adelphi before moving to FL in the 60's. Moved to Canada in '08 to marry the love of my life and became a member of the FD here.
If you have a patch (or as they are called here, a crest) you're willing to swap, contact me via email with address and Ii'll send one for trade.
Stay safe and keep an eye on each others' back...
Ed
Signed on April 07, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Guest Name:
Paul & Beth McKoy
Comments:
To our friends from when Paul was a member - we are celebrating our 25th in July - July 24th here at our home in Huntingtown - please get in touch - Gardiners - Hughes - Weatherfords - Lewis' - please mark this date on the calender and attend we would love to see all of you - after all you were a major part of our lives at that time!!
Signed on March 16, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Guest Name:
Joseph Lepanto
Rank/Title:
Lt Col, USAF (ret)
Location:
O'Fallon, IL
Comments:
I was an active member in the mid 1970s. Glad to see a few of my friends from high school and Eng Co 11 became Chiefs. A great experience and learned a lot as a volunteer fireman and EMT. Probably helped me some getting into the AF Academy after high school.
Signed on February 09, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Guest Name:
John Leizear
Rank/Title:
FF/EMT
Location:
Truck Co. 29 Locust Grove VA
Comments:
The Family Tradition carries on for the Leizear Family.......Thank you Uncle Moose
Two popular books authored by John Finucane, about New York's fire-filled "War Years," of the 1960s and 70s, are available. They'll make perfect Christmas gifts for anyone interested in firefighting or in being educated about firefighting. The hardcover non-fiction book, The Usual, published by DMC Fire Books, is available at: www.dmcfirebooks.com. The exciting, fact-filled novel, When the Bronx Burned, is available through Amazon.com and Barnesandnobles.com. See website: www.whenthebronxburned.com for detailed info on these books and on ordering. Site also has a photo slideshow on the burning of the South Bronx.
KINDLY PASS THIS CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA ALONG TO THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Signed on October 09, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Guest Name:
Samantha Dickey
Rank/Title:
firefighter/emt/vrt
Location:
monroeville. pa
Comments:
hey just wanted to drop by and say hi. i havent seen yinz in a while. im hopeing to bring the three kids down so everyone can meet the littlest members of the dickey clan. i stopped thru in july and got connors pic on the front of the wngine but i hope to stop down soon. lots of love from pittsburgh. stay safe and keep my dad safe
Signed on September 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Guest Name:
Robin Duvall Kopchinski
Comments:
God Bless each and every one of you and keep you as safe as you keep us every day! Co. 11 you will never know what this day meant to our family. Our Dad would not have been able to be there with out the selfless compassion that Branchville showed. We are soooo indebted to you. A special shout out to the following people: John and Janice Gardner and Patty Meadows without whom this would not have been possible! And a special thank you to all the guys there that made this day special for my Dad ... Tommy Baker, Ronnie Sr., George Amos, Gary Chaney, Root, and all of the rest of you! You truly are Branchville's finest! Take a look @ your facebook page for a picture of the day!
Signed on September 20, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Guest Name:
Robin Duvall Kopchinski
Comments:
I would like to second my brothers thoughts and thanks for arranging trasport for our father to get to the Founder's Circle Ceremony next weekend. Once again Branchville shows what it's made of!
John and Patty you guys rock!
Signed on September 20, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Guest Name:
The Duvall Family
Comments:
On behalf of the entire Duvall family, I Would like to take the time to thank the members and staff of The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Co. 11 for their kindness and generosity in helping arrange to transport my father to the upcoming ceremony honoring HIS father for his 45 years of service to the Fire Dept. and the community. I want to thank John Gardiner and Patty Meadows in particular for volunteering their time to help get my father there. It means a great deal to him, to me, and to my entire family. If there is anything we can do to repay you for your generosity, please don't hesitate to ask. Many of the members of Branchville are 2nd and 3rd generation members and have parents and/or grandparents who served alongside our parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles. Even though our family has not been as involved in the Fire Dept. as close as we used to be, we still consider all of you part of a family that we hold dear to our hearts. Thank you all and GOD BLESS YOU! LETS ROLL!!!
Signed on August 06, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Guest Name:
Judy Farrall
Comments:
8/5/09
TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS:
I would like to inform you of a retired firefighter who is now fighting for his life. His name is Fred Dunn, who was at a number of firehouses in the Greenbelt, College Park and Berwyn Heights areas.
Firefighters can send Electronic Get Well Cards to: Fred Dunn osjd@hotmail.com . He at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He can not receive cards or flowers into his room. He is in a germ free environment. Fred sounds really strong, stronger than I had imagined. They found cancerous cells in the spinal fluid during his pre-op for the eye cancer. So they treated the eye first now they are attacking the cancerous cells in the spinal fluid. With treatment, the mortality rate is 5%.
His family and friends would appreciate your help in this matter. If we can keep up his spirits, we hope he will fight for his life.
Thank you so much
Judy Farrall
I tried to send this to your e-mail address but it came back.
Signed on August 04, 2009 at 2:38 AM
Guest Name:
Robert Leizear
Rank/Title:
Honorary Member
Comments:
The quick response to one of our members in need of much support due to the tragic loss of her husband and my Brother. does re-establish the company values that made this company what it was meant to be may all those responding to Dawn Daly at her true time of need be praised for this and that we continue to support one another and the community as in need!!! Information for Dawn can be requested and relayed by me and any of our family and may we all keep Dawn and all in our daily prayers.. It's a long road Dawn that you need not travel alone!!!! LOVE YOU BIG SIS...
Signed on July 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Guest Name:
Kennis Termini
Location:
North College Park, MD
Comments:
You all are the best of the best. You all are the first on the scene, know your stuff and the community loves you. All the best.
Signed on June 05, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Guest Name:
Jack and Peg Carter
Comments:
Thank you so much for the memorial to our Dad, John M. Carter, that you have on your Internet Site. Although he was 99, he still had many good memories of the years spent as President and as a volunteer for Branchville. After he moved to Florida, we kept him up dated on your activities and your valuable contributions to the town of College Park, as firemen and squadsmen. We, too, keep you close in our heart.
Fondly, Jack and Peg Carter and family
Signed on March 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Guest Name:
Dave Gizzi
Rank/Title:
FF/EMT Morris County NJ
Location:
United States
Comments:
Its about time u started that new addition let me know when its done so i can come back and pick out my new room. haha thanks i see you boys are running some good fire down there keep up the good work.
Dave Gizzi
Signed on February 03, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Guest Name:
Steve Levine
Rank/Title:
Former Member
Location:
College Park, MD
Comments:
It looks like John Hughes is recovering well. I think so because I had a beer with him last night.
Signed on January 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Guest Name:
Steve Smith
Rank/Title:
Firefighter
Location:
Branchville New Jersey
Comments:
Just wanted to drop in and say hello from Branchville Hose Company. I think it's great that we both run "slimelime" trucks, what are the odds? Some of us are interested about coming down some time and you guys are always welcome up here in Jersey for a visit, not that exciting here but you're still welcome. Also our 100th anniversary is next year, we defidently would love for you guys to come up for the parade then.
Signed on January 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Guest Name:
Slutz
Rank/Title:
Friend
Comments:
Just wanted to say how great it was to see you at the Association meeting Wed. nite! You look good! Be careful and don't over do-it. I want to see you around more!!
Signed on January 04, 2009 at 8:02 AM
Guest Name:
Mike Mood
Rank/Title:
Chief
Location:
Middleway WV
Comments:
Happy new year to the Zoo Crew? Stay safe and have fun doing it! John I hope that you get well soon.
Signed on January 03, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Guest Name:
Slutz
Rank/Title:
Friend
Comments:
Hey JH...glad to hear you are out of the hospital. Hang in there and enjoy life! Hope to see you soon!!!!
Signed on December 31, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Guest Name:
Kyle Hastings
Rank/Title:
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
Location:
MORRISTOWN,NJ
Comments:
JOHN GET BACK IN THE BUNK ROOM, SOME ONE NEEDS TO CONTROL THOSE ANIMALS!
Feel Better & Happy New Years To The ZOO! Stay Safe
Signed on December 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Guest Name:
Susie Trader
Rank/Title:
EMT-B/FFII
Location:
Federalsburg, MD
Comments:
John, Sorry to hear you are ill and in the hospital (I just know how you like hospitals)! Get well soon and start off then New Year in good health!
Signed on December 29, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Guest Name:
Gary Little
Rank/Title:
Past Member
Location:
Chester MD. AKA Kent Island
Comments:
John, Hope that you get well soon and get out of hospital, I know that is one place you dont want to be at.
Signed on December 29, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Guest Name:
Pam Casagranda
Location:
Beltsville Ladies Auxiliary
Comments:
John - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
Signed on December 28, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Guest Name:
Denice Melito
Comments:
John - please get well soon. The girls send hugs. Richard, Denice, Kim & Reg.
Signed on December 27, 2008 at 2:49 AM
Guest Name:
Floyd Aldridge Jr
Rank/Title:
CAVFD/DCFD -- Friend
Location:
Silver Spring,Md
Comments:
John, What is this Bro?? Hope ya get better soon and give me a hollar if ya need anything!! -
Signed on December 26, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Guest Name:
Tomy Baker
Rank/Title:
Life member
Location:
BVFco11
Comments:
Hey John,
Hope you're up and around soon. I can't figure this out, first Frank, then Gary, and now you. All you guys are a lot younger than me.
Signed on December 26, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Guest Name:
Trish Halton
Location:
Ephrata, pa 17522
Comments:
John, Get Well Soon. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Signed on December 26, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Guest Name:
Brenda Ellis Sarmiento
Rank/Title:
EMT-B/Treasurer
Location:
Brandywine, Co. 40
Comments:
John,
First, I must say I am shocked--I thought you had to have a heart before you could suffer a heart attack. You know I am only joking.
The Officers and Members of the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department wish you a speedy recovery. Until then, we will do our best to make up for the economic loss here on the Southside that the Northside bars will be taking during your recovery period.
Call if you need anything and can't get any answer at 11, 13 or 20.
Brenda
Signed on December 25, 2008 at 7:44 AM
Guest Name:
Slutz
Rank/Title:
Friend
Location:
PG Co.
Comments:
Okay...you had better be up and running, okay, walking soon. Who is going to talk dirty to me? With 2009 just around the corner I expect to get hugs and trash talk!
