Foxborough Fire Fighter Memorial - Foxborough, MA
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This memorial on the Foxborough Common is dedicated to the fire fighters listed who died in action while on duty - and nearby is a grave for a dog.
Waymark Code: WMFW6G
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2012
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In Foxborough, on the Foxborough Common, is a stone monument that is dedicated to Foxborough Firefighters who died while on duty.
The memorial is located on the northwest part of the common, in a grassy area, flanked by bushes.
The text on one side states, "Dedicated in the Memory of the Firefighters of Foxborough - Faithful and courageous in their service to the public" There is a shield at the top and flower designs down the face.
The text on the other side states, "Killed in the line of duty Town House Fire June 1, 1900
George Josselyn
Arthur Josselyn
Joseph Watkins
Died in the Line of Duty
F. F. Ralph R. Smith Apr. 1945
F. F. Earl F. Godfrey Aug. 1958
Chief Ralph F. Barton Dec. 1973
Erected by the Members of the Foxborough Fire Department
1961"
At the base of the memorial are several disks planted in the ground with the names of the first three names, again. A few feet from the monument is a stone planted in the ground with the name, "Smokey II."
Memorial Website: [Web Link]
Physical address:
Foxborough Town Common
Foxborough, MA United States of America
02035
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