John 15:13 - Firefighters Memorial - Douglas, Isle of Man - Etched in Stone on Waymarking.com

"no greater love has any man than to lay down his life for a friend" is a quote from John 15:13 of the King James Version of the Bible which appears on this firefighters memorial. (visit link)

The memorial is located on a wall at the back of a small paved area on the corner of Ridgeway Street and Lord Street which has a central water feature and some seating where visitorS can rest and watch the fountain.

At the foot of the memorial are the words:
"no greater love has any man than to lay down his life for a friend"

The full inscription on the memorial is as follows:
"Fireman ROBERT ALBERT KENNA
was tragically killed on 4th September 1938
during firefighting operations
at Browns Menswear Shop,
North Quay, Douglas.

Station Officer HENRY BERTRAM KENNA (Bert)
who collapsed and dies on 22nd November 1965
during firefighting operations at
Express Radios, 4 Athol Street, Douglas.
Dear brother of Robert Kenna.

NO GREATER LOVE HAS ANY MAN THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND."

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Address: Ridgeway Street/Lord Street Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EL Website: [Web Link]

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