Crime & Safety
[Photos] West Hartford Firefighters Memorial Held Sunday
Annual ceremony is held to honor firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty or who passed away before retiring.
By Matthew Stuart
Every year the West Hartford Fire fighters Local 1241 have a memorial ceremony for members who have passed away in the line of duty or who have passed away before the end of their careers.
The ceremony, which is held in November around the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of firefighter Patrick L. Brooks, who passed away while on duty at station#5 on Nov. 12, 2002. Patrick was also president of the West Hartford Fire fighters local 1241 when he died.
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This year's ceremony, held on Sunday morning, was attended by members of Patricks Family, and also by the family of  MPO (Motor Pump Operator) Greg Spak, who passed away due to illness in 2007. Both of their names are on the firefighters memorial in front of Station#2 on Brace Road.
The service begins with the posting of the colors by the WHFD Honor Guard, and was followed by remarks from Lt. Joseph Robidoux, vice president of Local 1241.
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Remarks were also made by Battalion Chief Richard Winn, and by Patricks Brother, Neville Brooks. Neville Brooks is a deputy chief with the Hartford Police Department.
Music for the service is always provided by members of the Connecticut Firefighters Pipes and Drums.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
