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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Alan Skursky. Brother Skursky passed away this morning July 16, 2021 from Covid. Brother Skursky was 54 years old. Brother Skursky was appointed to the DCFD on 5-4-1992 to E-22 and retired on 1-6-2018 as 1st BFC

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The Funeral Arrangements for
Arthur “ Art “ Murray will be at
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church,
225 Alexander Lane, Solomon’s MD.
Saturday July 10th
Family Viewing at 9:30am
Public Viewing 10-11am.
Mass at 11am.
Reception afterwards the Solomon Fire Dept 13150 Trueman Rd

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July 3, 2021

The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Arthur "Art" Murray. Brother Murray passed away today July 3, 2021 at the age of 90. Brother Murray was appointed to the DCFD on 01-24-1955 to E-2 and retired on 10-01-1979 from E-30 Lt.

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DC Firefighters Memorial Foundation Fundraising:

The Memorial Foundation is FINALLY holding fundraisers again. We got 100 tickets for this game and the Nats will pay us $10.00 for every ticket sold. Thanks,

Bowie

https://t.co/yUtVTl6O1Q

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June 15, 2021

Sept. Cookout News from Rip Gardiner:

Due to covid which may get worse in the fall. My family and I have decided not to put on the reunion this fall. We care for the health of all. Sorry Rip

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The RFA was just informed of the death of RFA Life Member Robert J. Talbert. Brother Talbert passed away on Sept. 24, 2020 at the age of 93. Brother Talbert was appointed to the DCFD on 21-1-1950, and retired on 6-1-1975 from E-20

His wife Dolores also passed earlier in the year

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June 10, 2021

The RFA was just notified of the death of RFA Life Member Donald B. Shaffer. Brother Shaffer passed away in May 2019 at the age of 91. Brother Shaffer was appointed to the DCFD on 3-21-1955 and retired on 2-1-1969 from FPD

Services have already taken place

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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John W. West. Brother West passed away on April 15, 2021. Brother West was 79 years old. Brother West retired on 11-1-1970 from E-21, we do not have the appointment date.

Funeral Arrangements have already taken place

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The RFA regret to announce the death of James C. (Jimmy) Fineran. Brother Fineran passed away on May 20, 2021. Brother Fineran was 78 years old. Brother Fineran was appointed to the DCFD on 9-15-1963 to T-4 and retired on 1-1-1978 E-27 Lt.

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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Kenneth "Kenny" B. Propst Jr. Brother Propst passed away 3-17-21 after a very long illness. Brother Propst was 75 years old. Brother Propst was appointed to the DCFD on 12-15-1969 to E-1 and retired on 8-24-1991 from E-17.

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Jan. 13, 2021

The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Dewey D. Fritzman. Brother Fritzman passed away on Jan. 12, 2021. Brother Fritzman was 76 years old. Brother Fritzman was appointed to the DCFD on Aug. 28, 1966 to E-16 and retired on Aug. 28, 1986 from E-16 WD

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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Barry Jarboe. Brother Jarboe passed away today 11-30-2020 after a long illness. Brother Jarboe was 71 years old. Brother Jarboe was appointed to the DCFD on 4-1-1973 to T-13 and retired 10-31-1994 from T-5 Tech.

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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Roy S. Brinkley. Brother Brinkley passed away Nov. 19, 2020. Brother Brinkley was 63 years old. Brother Brinkley was appointed to the DCFD on 10-11-86 to E-23 and retired on 8-7-2017 E-23 Capt.

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Sick and Welfare updates:

Please keep these members and their families in your thoughts and prayers

John Goff is in Georgetown Hospital. He had some fluid drained from his brain. He would love to hear from some of you.

Ed Miffleton's widow Dianne passed away this week.

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Brother Page retired from the DCFD on 8-24-1980 E-3 Pumperman.

Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they become available.

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Nov. 9, 2020

The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Melvin S. Page, father of RFA member Michael Page. Brother Page passed away this morning Nov. 9, 2020. Brother Page was 92 years old. We do not have his appointment date.

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Funeral arrangements as follows:
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
30 Mattingly Ave
Indian Head, MD 20640

Viewing – Monday, November 9, 2020 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Services – 11:00 AM – 12:00

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The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member George C. Bowman. Brother Bowman passed away on Oct. 31, 2020. Brother Bowman was 83 years old. Brother Bowman was appointed to the DCFD on August 30, 1959, to Engine 7 and retired: October 1, 1979, Engine 7

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Nov. 2, 2020

A message from Joe Papariello: