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Submitted: 5/10/12 • Approved: 5/10/12 • Last Updated: 7/21/12 • R691592-G0-S3
May 7, 1942 - February 23, 2010
Last Alarm
In the past, it was the bell that signaled the beginning of the shift. Throughout the day and night, each alarm was sounded by the bell. It summoned the fire fighters out to battle raging infernos and to render aid to those in need, many times placing their own lives on the line for their fellow man.
When the alarm was completed, it was the bell that signaled to all companies of the Fire Department that the call had come to an end.
Today, we utilize these symbols of tradition to reflect with honor, pride and respect those who have given so much and served so well.
To symbolize the devotion that Chief Garcia had for his duty, we will give a special signal of three rings, three times each.
This represents the end of our comrades' duties and that he will be returning home.
Therefore in honor of Chief H Frank Garcia, a man who has given so much of his life to his fellow man and this community, his tasks here completed, his duties well done, to our brother, his last alarm.
Contributed on 5/10/12 by ashaw444
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