Please keep the following members in your prayers:
SICK LIST
William "Billy" Andrews Joe Blackburn James M. Bojalad Bernie Bowerman Steve Brandt Jeffery Brown William Buckley Hank Chaney Kenneth Cox William Crapo Wally Dennison Jeff Dickey Donald "Rip" Gardiner Austin R. Gibson John Goff Danny Grant William "Billy" Gray James M. Greco William Haller Leroy Hosgood Thomas Wayne Lockman Milton Miller Dick Price Dave Ryan Paul C. Schmidl James Short Bernie Sofranko James A. Soderberg William Strohm William "Bird" Taylor Charlie Underwood Hugh Webb Cody Wood |
RECENTLY DECEASED
Edward S. Garvis 3-25-24 Samual W. Malachi Jr. 3-16-24 James H. Whitley Jr. 2-13-24 John O. Lewis 2-13-24 Harry C. Kelly 1-31-24 Allie O. Allbritton 1-22-24 Henry W. Ashauer 1-7-24 Donald "Donnie" Rohrback Sr. 1-6-24 |
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND PRAYERS
April 19, 2024
Update on Steve Brandt Steve is still in the ICU, but should be moving to a regular room tomorrow. He is still weak, and needs his rest. He is not taking phone calls or visitors just yet. Hopefully in the next day or so. April 18, 2024 Update: Steve was taken off the ventilator today, and his first words were to the Dr. "I feel like Sh*t". He's back!!! April 17, 2024 Sick List Addition: Steve Brandt had a heart attack this morning, coded in the ER and had two stints put in. He is on a ventilator in the ICU in The Villages Hospital. He is in an induced coma to give his heart, mind, and body a rest. He is in stable condition. His daughter is driving down today. Please keep Steve in your thoughts and prayers. Feb. 26, 2024
Sick List addition: Please keep Jeffery Brown in your thoughts and prayers Jeffrey Brown RFA member, suffered a heart attack yesterday and is currently in GW hospital in room 309-B. He is stable right now. Retired Technician from 26 engine on 4-7-2012. Feb. 17, 2024
Sick List Update: Wally Dennison is going home from the hospital. He would like a couple of days to get settled before receiving phone calls. Dec. 7, 2023
Sick List addition: Cody Wood I had a bad auto accident near my home here in South Carolina. As a result, I was sent to a trauma hospital nearby. I’m doing fairly well but have nerve damage to the left side of my body and have to walk with a cane. Lots of other information but that’s enough for now. Dec. 5, 2023
Sick List update. Jeff Dickey is out of the hospital and resting at home. Dec. 5, 2023
Sick List Addition: Please keep John Leck in your thoughts and prayers. John is having both a knee and hip replacement tomorrow Dec. 6. Nov. 27, 2023
Sick List Update: Dear All, Frank Tremel here. Just want to sincerely thank everyone for all the cards, emails, phone calls visits etc that I received while I spent the 8 weeks in either the hospital or rehab. I am home now, recovery very slow but there is progress. I was amazed at how many of you reached out to me. THANK YOU Sincerely, Frank Tremel Nov. 16, 2023
Good News! Michael Leapley would like to be removed from the Sick List!!! Nov. 9, 2023
Sick List Addition: Jeff Dickey has been in Johns Hopkins University Hospital for 20 days. He is fighting a post surgery infection. He is expected to remain in the hospital for another 10 to 12 days. He is in good spirits when I talked to him this evening. He is accepting phone calls and visitors. He is in room 338B in the Burton Building. He has his cell phone with him June 26, 2023
Sick list addition: Don Derner Retired 3rd BFC Aide. Admitted to Winchester Medical and had a pacemaker implanted and has onset of dementia. Family is looking for long term care facility. Updates will be provided. Any questions contact Buster or Barbara Canter. May 31, 2023
Sick List update on Milton Miller: Milton can now have phone calls. His cell # is 321 536 1804. He is still in Holmes Hospital. He has been moved to room 730, bed #1. |
April 11, 2024
Funeral Arrangements for Amiel (Moose) Cavanaugh Retired WD E-31 (Passed away 11-22-23) Funeral service on 5/31/24 at 11:00 AM Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Reception to follow at Moose Lodge Franconia, Virginia. March 27, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Edward S. Garvis. Brother Garvis passes away March 25, 2024 at the age of 90. Brother Garvis was appointed to the DCFD on 1-2-1960 T-14 and retired 1-2-1988 as the 3rd BFC. Funeral Arrangements for Ed Garvis: May 22 at 11a.m. In Bedford, Pa. The address: Berkebile Funeral Home 214 South Juliana St. Bedford PA 15522. March 17, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Samual W. Malachi Jr.. Brother Malachi passed away March 16, 2024 at the age of 84. Brother Malachi was appointed to the DCFD on 10-13-1963 to E-29 and retired on 9-12-1990 T-6 Sgt. Funeral Arrangements: CELEBRATION OF LIFE (Please send all flowers and other condolence items directly to the Church) Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Visitation: 10:00am Service: 11:00amAscension Lutheran Church 7415 Buchanan Street Landover Hills, MD 20784 March 1, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member James H. Whitley Jr.. Brother Whitley passed away on Feb. 13, 2024 at the age of 81. Brother Whitley was appointed to the DCFD on 6-1-1969 to E-5 and retired on 1-10-2003 as the 5th BFC. Viewing: March 4 12:30 J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home 7474 Landover Rd. Landover, MD 20785 Funeral to start at 1:30 after the viewing. Full Obit below: https://www.jbjenkinsfuneralhome.com/memorials/james-whitley/5379174/index.php Feb. 13, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John O. Lewis. Brother Lewis passed away Feb. 12, 2024 at the age of 84. Brother Lewis was appointed to the DCFD on 10-25-1960 to T-16 and retired on 8-13-1990 E-15 Sgt. Message from his son Dan Lewis (DCFD Ret.) My father passed away last night surrounded by his Family. I would like to notify the RFA of his passing! We will be having a ceremony on Friday at our Church for the family only! I know that he was appointed to Truck 16 in 1961 and retired in 1991 at Engine 15. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that everyone would make a charitable contribution to HEROES Inc. Thanks! Feb. 8, 2024
The RFA was just informed of the death of RFA Member Doyle A. Harpster. Brother Harpster passed away on March 23, 2023 at the age of 82. Brother Harpster was appointed to the DCFD on 12-24-1960 to E-8 and retired on 9-1-1971 from RS-2 The Funeral has already taken place. Feb. 1, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Harry C. Kelly. Brother Kelly passed away Jan. 31, 2024 at the age of 105. Brother Kelly was appointed to the DCFD on 08-09-1948 to E-4 and retired on 05-01-1971 from FPD. Funeral Arrangements: VISITATION Thursday February 15, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM The Church of the Nativity 6001 - 13th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20011 MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Thursday February 15, 2024 11:00 AM The Church of the Nativity 6001 - 13th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20011 INTERMENT FOLLOWING MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Thursday February 15, 2024 Mount Olivet Cemetery 1300 Bladensburg Road, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Full Obit below: https://www.mcguire-services.com/obituary/Harry-Kelly Pictures below are from Brother Kelly's 104th Birthday. Date of birth 11-3-1918 Feb. 1, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Henry W. Ashauer. Brother Ashauer passed away on Jan. 7, 2024 at the age of 88. Brother Ashauer no appointed date listed, retired from the DCFD on 8-31-1980 T-6 Lt. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Jan. 23, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Allie O. Allbritton. Brother Allbritton passed away on Jan. 22, 2024 at the age of 84. Brother Allbritton was appointed to the DCFD on 3-15-1963 to T-3 and retired on 8-26-1983 T-3 Funeral Arrangements: Allie O'Brien Allbritton's Memorial Service will be February 8, 2024 -11am at the Mt. Ivy Christian Church 5120 Scruggs Road Moneta, Virginia 24121 Jan. 7, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Donald "Donnie" Rohrback Sr.. Brother Rohrback passed away on Jan. 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Brother Rohrback was appointed to Comm. Div. 12-16-1961 and retired 10-23-1991 Comm. Div. Supervisor. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Jan. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Edward "Rosse" Juneau. Brother Juneau passed away on Dec. 20, 2023 at the age of 86. Brother Juneau was appointed to the DCFD on 2-17-1963 to E-22 and retired on 2-28-1990 T-11 Sgt. Funeral arrangements: A memorial service will be held on 1-19-24 at the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 16325 New Hampshire Avenue Siver Spring MD 20905 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. Then on 1-20-24, an Inside/graveside service, (due to the cold weather expected) will be held at the Kilmarnock VA SDA Church located at 1 Main Street Kilmarnock VA 24482 where the remains will be interred. This service is primarily for elderly family members who are not able to make it to the earlier service, however anyone else who may wish to attend this service is more than welcome to do so. Jan. 1, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Donald C. Derner. Brother Derner passed away on Dec. 30, 2023 at the age of 86. Brother Derner was appointed to the DCFD on 9-2-1962 to E-15 and retired on 10-2-1988 as 3rd BFD Aide. Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. Dec. 24, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member John P. Mulligan. Brother Mulligan passed away today 12-24-23 at the age of 83. Brother Mulligan was appointed to the DCFD on 11-7-1965 to E-22 and retired on 2-28-1995 4th BFC. Obit below:
Dec. 7, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Edward H. Barr. Brother Barr passed away on Dec. 2, 2023 at the age of 85. Brother Barr retired from the DCFD on 2-19-1985 E-21 WD. Obit and Funeral Arrangements below: Edward Barr ObituaryPublished by Legacy on Dec. 6, 2023.Edward Harold Barr, 85, was born on September 29, 1938 in Spanishburg. He recently passed away on December 2, 2023. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on December 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Edward Harold Barr served in the U.S. Army. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Dec. 6, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Joseph C. Lucas. Brother Lucas passed away today Dec. 6, 2023 at the age of 86. Brother Lucas was appointed to the DCFD on 12-8-1963 and retired on 8-27-1989 as 8th BFC. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation and services will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, 3245 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20602, with Fireman’s Prayers and service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. A celebration of life will immediately follow at the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department. Pallbearers will be members of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department. Obit below https://www.raymondfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Joseph-Joe-Lucas/#!/Obituary Dec. 1, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member William L. "Sonny" Mullikin. Brother Mullikin passed away Nov. 30, 2023 at the age of 88. Brother Mullikin was appointed to the DCFD on 4-14-1958 to T-9 (1763 Lanier Pl. NW) and retired on 8-26-1989 as DFC FFD Funeral Arrangements: Obit below: William L. Mullikin lll (Sonny), 88, of Woodstock VA, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023. He was born August 25, 1935, in Washington D.C. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Gail, and their five children, Karen Ward (Jim), Bill (Madeline), Michael, Robert (Karen), and Thomas (Michelle). Beloved grandfather to 13 grandchildren and great grandfather to 9, affectionately known to them as “Paw”. Also survived by his sister, Eileen Gatti, and many nieces and nephews. Sonny was a 1953 graduate of St. John’s College High School, volunteered for Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department and served in the U.S. Navy before being appointed to the District of Columbia Fire Department in 1958. He served in the DCFD for 32 years, rising in the ranks to Deputy Chief before retiring. Sonny and Gail moved to Woodstock VA in 1989 to enjoy the cabin they built and their home in town. There he was a volunteer firefighter and treasurer for the Woodstock Fire Department and also worked for the Virginia Forestry Service. Sonny was well respected, greatly admired, and loved by his family and many friends. He will forever remain in our hearts. There will be a Funeral Mass at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Woodstock VA on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:45pm. Donations in Sonny’s memory may be given to Heroes, Inc. at www.heroes.org or Blue Ridge Hospice at .www.brhospice.org Nov. 26, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Mark West. Brother West passed away on Nov. 21,2023 at the age of 74. Brother West was appointed to the DCFD on 4-1-1973 to E-29 and retired on 9-30-1994 E-29 WD. Funeral Arrangements below: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 2, 2023; at 10 a.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 395 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle, PA 17225, where Rev. Fr. Augusty Valomchalil will celebrate. Inurnment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD. Arrangements are entrusted to the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home Inc., Greencastle, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Rescue Hose Co. No. 1, 842 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA 17225. Link to Obit below: https://fcfreepresspa.com/mark-t-west-1949-2023/ Nov. 22, 2023
The RFA Regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Amiel "Moose" Cavanaugh. Brother Cavanaugh passed away today Nov. 22, 2023 at the age of 86. Brother Cavanaugh was appointed to the DCFD on 6-9-1963 to E-31 and retired on 6-11-1983 E-31 Pumperman. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Oct. 31, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Austin C. Jones. Brother Jones passed away on Oct. 19, 2023. Brother Jones was appointed to the DCFD on 3-15-1964 to E-22 and retired on 9-27-1988 from E-7 Funeral Arrangements: Visitation Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:00 – 11:00 AM Takoma Park Baptist Church 635 Aspen Street N.W. Washington, D.C, Homegoing Celebration 11:00 AM Tak0ma Park Baptist Church Interment Thursday, November 2, 2023 George Washington Cemetery 9500 Riggs Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783 Sept. 23, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Donald L. "Donnie" Strine. Brother Strine passed away today 9-23-23 at the age of 82. Brother Strine was appointed to the DCFD on 12-17-1963 to T-17 and retired on 12-18-1983 8th BFC Aide. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation: 4 PM to 8PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Location is Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD. A Memorial Service will be held at 7PM. Funeral Service on Friday , September 29, 2023, at 11 AM, at the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, on Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD. Repast at Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Sept. 12, 2023
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Joseph A. Pitts Jr.. Brother Pitts passed away on Sept. 11, 2023 after a long illness. Brother Pitts was 81 years old. Brother Pitts was appointed to the DCFD on 4-10-66 to T-12 and retired 4-22-1994 4th BFC Aide. Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. The RFA was informed of the passing of the following RFA Life Members.
RFA Life Member Harvey W. Poe. Brother Poe passed away 6-24-22 at the age of 100. Brother Poe was appointed to the DCFD on 7-1-1950 and retired 11-1-1965. RFA Life Member Paul M. Ryan. Brother Ryan passed away on 1-1-2019 at the age of 89. Brother Ryan was appointed to the DCFD on 7-5-1950 to E-9 and retired on 5-31-1971 as BFC 3 RFA Life Member John C. Stein. Brother Stein passed away on 10-19-2022 at the age of 92. Brother Stein was appointed to the DCFD 3-12-1952 to T-4 and retired on 1-1-1971 E-14 RFA Life Member Peter A. Tunille. Brother Tunille passed away on 6-29-2020 at the age of 89. Brother Tunille was appointed to the DCFD on 10-3-1955 to T-3 and retired on 1-1-1976 T-3 All funeral have already been held. |