Recently Fallen
Born: Aug 2, 1951
Joined OFD: Dec 2, 1974
Retired: Aug 31, 2011
Deceased: Dec 27, 2024
Born: Aug 21, 1951
Joined GFD: Nov 17, 1972
Retired: Dec 31, 2003
Deceased: Dec 1, 2024
Born: Dec 3, 1949
Joined KFD: Feb 16, 1981
Retired: May 05, 2008
Died: Nov 14, 2024
Born: June 14, 1951
Joined OFD: June 16, 1970
Retired: June 30, 2011
Deceased: Oct 20, 2024
Born: Oct 26, 1954
Joined OFD: Mar 23, 1981
Retired: Nov 30, 2010
Deceased: Aug 17, 2024
When I am called to duty, God wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.
Help me to embrace a little child before it’s too late,
or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me,
to guard my neighbor and protect his property.
And if according to your will I have to lose my life,
bless with your protecting hand my loving family from strife.
Welcome to Ottawa Firefighters Community Foundation
In September, 2002 a small group led, by Retired Ottawa Fire Inspector Dawson McVeetors, decided to hold a remembrance ceremony for New York’s fallen Fire Fighters – one year after the tragic events of 911. The memorial ceremony continued annually on the grounds of Ottawa City Hall.