FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tower Ladder 3349 dedicated to Asst. Chief Tom Hummel, Sr.
12/2003 - Chardon, OH
In a moving, emotional ceremony, the Chardon Fire Department proudly
dedicated a new 2003 Sutphen Tower Ladder truck to the memory of former Asst.
Chief Thomas Hummel, Sr., who died on the same date two years ago.
Friends, family members, former co-workers, and municipal dignitaries packed the
apparatus bay of the Chardon Fire Station to remember the legacy of a true local
hero.
Tom's son, Asst. Chief Tom Hummel, Jr. spoke briefly to convey the
family's gratitude and thoughts of "days gone by". Many current
fire department members gave testimonials to the man who so many saw as a
"shining pillar of the community of Chardon".
The ceremony was then
followed by an opportunity for attendees to see the ladder truck at work,
towering 100 feet above the station. Memorabilia, old hand carts and fire
trucks from Chardon Fire history were also on hand for the two hour ceremony.
(Above
left) Chardon Mayor John Park speaks about the civic responsibility Mr. Hummel
held. (Above right) Concord Twp. Fire Chief Mike Warner give testimonial
to the impact Hummel had on his career.
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(Above
right) Current Asst. Chief Tom Hummel, Jr. (son of Hummel, Sr.) smiles as people
remember him as a child with his dad. (Above left) Lt. Gary McKrill tells
attendees about the meaning of the gold-encrusted decal on Ladder 3349. He
designed the decal in Hummel's memory.
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For More Information Contact:
Chardon Fire Department
110 S. Hambden St. Chardon, OH 44024
Tel: 440-285-4665
FAX: 440-285-8320
Webmaster: Capt. John Blauch
