Last Alarm - Rochester, MN.
N 44° 02.111 W 092° 27.457
15T E 543459 N 4875923
This sobering memorial stands on the banks of Silver Lake in Rochester, Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMF61J
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2012
Views: 7
Text on memorial front:
Below this overlook, shortly after 1p.m. on December 24, 1953, Firefighters Stanley J. O'Brien and Ambrose J. Riley answered their last call attempting to rescue 9 year old John Paul Stephenson from the lakes icy waters. All were lost.
This memorial is dedicated to all Rochester Firefighters who have lost their lives selflessly serving the citizens of this community.
Memorial presented by the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association
Dedicated December 24, 2003
Text on memorial back:
Last Alarm
Captain Peter S Mackey
Station 1 July 23, 1942
Firefighter Stanley J. O'Brien
Squad 1 Silver Lake December 24, 1953
Motor Operator Ambrose J. Riley
Ladder 1 Silver Lake December 24, 1953
Motor Operator Otis D. Ondler
Ladder 42 Rundell Lumber Fire January 23, 1976
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine upon your face:
the rain fall soft upon your fields and,
until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand
Old Irish Blessing
Memorial Website: Not listed
Physical address: Not listed
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