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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2010 11:18:54 GMT -5
DocWendy,
For more information on Little George go to the History of the Columbus Fire Dept., page 1 post #11 - 12, page 4 post #55, page 5 post # 60-61-62- 63- 65- 66- 67, page 7 post #99-100, page 8 post #109. Thank you for your interest.
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Post by docwendy on Nov 24, 2010 19:50:21 GMT -5
Thanks, George, I will do that!
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Post by docwendy on Nov 24, 2010 20:04:01 GMT -5
What a beautiful story and a loving tribute to a faithful comrad. I read it with tears in my eyes. How a man treats his dog speaks volumes about his character. The firefighters of Columbus, Indiana are a fine group of people. I will visit Little George's resting place next time I am in Columbus.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Nov 25, 2010 10:08:47 GMT -5
I think it's such a remarkable tribute that they not only made the memorial to Little George in the first place but they were willing to dig up the remains and move it to the new Fire Station 2 at the airport. There remained a lot of love for that remarkable little dog! George has made a remarkable tribute here to his Columbus Fire Department as well by posting so many historic pictures and articles. What a treasury. Thanks Big George! What a beautiful story and a loving tribute to a faithful comrad. I read it with tears in my eyes. How a man treats his dog speaks volumes about his character. The firefighters of Columbus, Indiana are a fine group of people. I will visit Little George's resting place next time I am in Columbus.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2010 12:43:23 GMT -5
I wish to thank Docwendy and Ricky Berkey for their complimentary posts, they are very much appreciated.
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Post by RER on Mar 7, 2011 19:28:18 GMT -5
Columbus Firehouse Number One From 1896 To Around 19395th Street Next To Old City Hall (between Washington Street & Franklin St.)Columbus, IndianaComment: First colored picture early 1900s and black & white picture around 1886. Note: The black & white picture was posted by George at post number 158 during November 17, 2007.
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Post by fireman170pio on Apr 27, 2011 13:43:31 GMT -5
Hey George here is a link you may want to check out Mary Frances started yesterday the 1st time in a while.
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Post by David Sechrest on Apr 28, 2011 23:07:54 GMT -5
That's a marvelous picture, George! Hope you are doing ok!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2011 15:08:13 GMT -5
David, thank you very much, I seem to be doing much better, most of my problem was finding the correct meds and the adjustment of them. I hope you are feeling better, if I can be of help any way just let me know.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2011 19:30:23 GMT -5
Dave Allmon is shown excepting his retirement awards at fire station #1, Dave served 29 years with the Columbus Fire Department. Thank you for your years of dedication and service and have a enjoyable retirement.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2011 15:30:59 GMT -5
The 1917 American LaFrance engine , known as " Mary Frances " the city's first fire engine has returned to the city of Columbus by the effort of the city and firefighter Shawn McNealy. The city bought it back from the man's family who had purchased it from the city in 1964 for $1 with the agreement that it could be bought back at the time the family no longer wanted it for $1. Shown with the engine are the core of the crew who helped in getting the engine going again, L-R firefighters Jeff Otte, Jim Treesh, Shawn McNealy, Brian Bailey, Ben Whiteside, and Jeff Cain. It was a department project and several of the department firefighters helped getting her going again. The engine will sit proudly in the bay next to the 1937 Stutz, the first diesel powered fire engine in the country.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 20:37:26 GMT -5
Shawn McNealy, Roger Johnson and Roger's dog Jake are shown on the 1917 American LaFrance engine. Photo courtesy Brian Bailey
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2011 16:59:20 GMT -5
A part of Columbus Fire Department history at Central Fire Station on Washington St. In the left bay is the 1937 Stutz engine, the first diesel powered fire engine in the country, and that being a Cummins engine. In the middle bay is the 1917 American LaFrance engine, the department's first motorized piece of equipment. In the right bay is the present Battalion Chief's car. Photo courtesy Bran Bailey
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Post by David Sechrest on Aug 29, 2011 20:54:16 GMT -5
Thanks for posting, George. That is a very nice picture!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2012 13:07:00 GMT -5
Found in a box of fire department memorabilia by firefighter Shawn McNealy is the ID card of Sgt. Little George, Little George was the mascot at Fire Station NO. 2 from 1965 to 1976.
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Post by docwendy on Feb 27, 2012 19:04:26 GMT -5
This is beautiful!
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Post by jaimo81 on Mar 2, 2012 18:33:46 GMT -5
Does anyone know what happened to Gene Bennett who worked for the Central fire station.Thanks
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Post by jaimo81 on Mar 2, 2012 20:59:06 GMT -5
LOVED the stories and pictures of Little George.So sweet!
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Post by fireman170pio on Apr 9, 2012 14:23:06 GMT -5
Gene Bennett retired from Columbus Fire Department Jan. 1,1968. Sadly he passed away Feb. 7, 2010
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Post by Rhonda on Jan 9, 2013 10:23:52 GMT -5
Station 2 Wow. It's been so long since I've posted here that I had to re-learn! Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives is working with Wm. Burd, architect, taking in a large donation of materials from him. One large group of items already donated to us is a very complete collection of design drawings for Fire Station #2 at the airport. The collection contains approximately 26 different drawing versions of the station before Mr. Burd got to the final design! We also have the display board with samples of all the materials used for the interior, lots of photos, AND one of the red clad blocks which makes up the face of the building! We already had the architectural model for #3. Now we may do a display on the thought process and design of this station from beginning to end. Neat stuff!
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