Firefighter's Memorial Park - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 55.937 W 087° 42.724
16T E 440965 N 4642502
A park and mural honoring three Chicago firemen who died on February 1, 1985 battling a nearby arson blaze.
Waymark Code: WMHQ7D
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2013
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A stone with bronze plaque is inscribed:
"Firefighter's Memorial Park
Dedicated
to the men who died
in the performance of their duty
February 1, 1985
at
2847 North Milwaukee Avenue
Captain Daniel Nockles
F.F. Michael Talley
F.F. Michael Forchione"
There is also the Mural of Heroes. The three who died - Captain Daniel Nockles, Michael Forchione and Michael Talley - of Engine Company 58 are shown with white angel's wings as they battle the fire. The inscription reads: Our modern day heroes still,and always will be, those who are brave enough to risk their life in order that another be saved. The project was directed by Phil Greco of the 14th Police District and painted by Jose Berrios along with his neighborhood art crew Creatin' Blastin' Art.
Physical address:
Diversey & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL USA
Memorial Website: Not listed
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