Monument to the fallen

1. Fraternal Order of Firefighters Lexington, KY Monument to the fallen

2. The Fallen • Fire Chief Louis A. Travis • Firefighter Henry H. McDonald • Lt. Estill B. Rickerson, Jr. • Captain J. C. Moynahan • Firefighter Robert Martin • Firefighter Charles Williams • Lieutenant Brenda Cowan

3. So That We Never Forget… • Since 1775 there have been 7 Lexington Firefighters that have been killed in the line of duty • The Monument stands as a constant reminder to Honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Fayette County

4. Fire Chief Louis A. Travis 1877 - 1944 Fire Chief Louis A. Travis died this morning in his office in the Third Street Station at 9am. An ambulance was called but he was pronounced dead before he could be removed to the hospital. Chief Travis was born in Lexington on January 10, 1877 and was educated in the Lexington Schools. He was appointed to the Fire Department January 1, 1901, promoted to Assistant Chief November 1 1930 and Fire Chief March 1 1944. Chief Travis was a veteran of 46 years. He was a member of the Kentucky Fireman's Protective Association and the Southern and International Association of Fire Chiefs. He had just recently named state Deputy fire marshal. He is survived by his sister Mrs. Add Harris

5. Henry H. McDonald1878 - 1945 Henry H. McDonald, 67, of Melrose Avenue, a member of the City Fire Department for the past 28 years was found dead in bed at 8:20 o'clock last night at the No. 4 Station on Jefferson Street. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Fellow firemen reported he had gone to bed at 7 o'clock last night and that he had been in good spirits since coming to work at 7 a.m. yesterday. Mr. McDonald began his duties with the department in April 1917. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Lula McDonald Lexington Herald December 26, 1945

6. Lieutenant Estill Rickerson Jr.1930 -1971 Lt. Estill B. Rickerson Jr., 40, died last night, October 4, 1971, shortly after participating in the annual Fire Prevention Week parade. Born November 11, 1930, he was appointed to the Lexington Fire Department January 1, 1950. He had been performing for the children at the annual fire prevention parade. As Engine 9 was backed in to the station he collapsed and died despite efforts of other firefighters.

7. Captain J. C. Moynahan 1894 - 1950 Wilmore KY, Nov. 21 A Lexington fireman died of a heart attack while fighting a $50,000 fire in the Wilmore business district today. He was Captain John C Moynahan, 56 of 171 Alabama Avenue, Lexington, a member of Engine Company 6. The Engine Company was called here shortly before noon to help fight a fire which broke out in the two story Wilmore Post Office building. The fire still was burning early this afternoon but was under control. Damage was estimated unofficial at $50,000. The fire started in the basement when some turpentine became ignited. Captain Moynahan suffered the heart attack while directing his fire fighting crew from the front of the building. He was removed to a near by dry goods store but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He died at 12:05 p.m. Captain Moynihan was born Aug. 14, 1894 He joined the Lexington Fire Department on Feb. 1 1921. He was promoted to Captain in 1928, and he became drill master of Company No. 6 in 1948. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. Lexington Leader November 2. 1950

8. Firefighter Robert Wayne Martin 1958 - 1986 Flags were lowered to half mast at Lexington fire stations and City Hall last week as firefighters and government employees joined in mourning the death of a young firefighter, Robert Wayne Martin. 28-year old Firefighter Robert Martin a member of the department for only 18 months. He died from head injuries he received June 21, 1986 when he fell from a fire apparatus responding to a fire. He was riding in a jump seat in the rear of the apparatus cab. More than 200 firefighters from Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Louisville and Richmond attended the funeral. Engine No. 1 carried the coffin to Lexington Cemetery for burial. Martin was eulogized by his coworkers as a quiet young man who was devoted to his work and enthused about his career. "It’s a grave loss to us" commented Assistant Chief James Caton. "He was a young man with a good education and had a lot to offer to the Fire Department. He was the type of person that we're trying hard to recruit." . Martin was from Philadelphia and moved to Kentucky to study law enforcement at Eastern Kentucky University. Later he switched to fire fighting. Employee Extra July 11, 1986

9. Firefighter Charles Williams Jr. Charles " Chuck" Williams Jr. had ridden aboard fire engines hundreds of times in more than seven years as a Lexington firefighter. With about 1,000 of his comrades standing at attention, the casket was placed on Engine No. 33, which led a procession from across Kentucky from Jessamine County, where the funeral was held, to Lexington Cemetery. There it was buried in a plot that had been meant for his father, Charles Williams Sr., who survived his son. The elder Williams is a retired firefighter. Capt. Charles Mauer said the two were more than father and son. The bond they shared as firefighters made them friend as well. Williams 29 fell through a smoldering floor into the basement of a home on Lexington's south side early Monday. Colleagues attempted to save him and another firefighter, Gerald Ray Jr. Williams was trapped under the debris, acting Chief Ron O'Bryan said. Chuck died on the way to the hospital. Ray was injured and remained in serious but stable condition at UK Medical Center. About 2,000 people packed the Southland Christian Church for the funeral. State Journal February 21 1997 1958 - 1997

10. Lieutenant Brenda Cowan Cowan, Lexington's first black female firefighter, died while responding to a domestic violence call at 8645 Adams Lane. She is remembered as a deeply religious woman and a onetime "Little sister at the University of Kentucky's Wildcat Lodge, helping team members with things like laundry- and baking the occasional cookies. She was the sister of Fred Cowan a member of UK's 1978 national championship team. Cowan who was recently promoted to Lieutenant and received her badge this week, was one off the first firefighters to responded to a call that a woman had been shot. Firefighters responded because they also work as emergency medical workers. Cowan was approaching the house when she was shot. Cowan was taken to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m. She was 40. "This is our worst nightmare," Fire Chief Robert Hendricks. Cowan became a Lexington firefighter in 1992 and was transferred to Station 18 about three week ago. Rev. Richard Gaines said Brenda Cowan was a member of his church's greeting and culinary ministries, and hosted the church's mother/daughter luncheon planning committee in her home. She was awarded the Medal of Valor from the Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters Herald Leader February 14, 2004 February 13, 2004

11. Monument to the FallenPhoenix Park • The Monument, shares space with the Law Enforcement Memorial • Dedicated in February 2010, the Monument reflects all elements of the LFD: • Fellowship of Christian Firefighters • Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters • Local IAFF • Lexington Fire Department

12. Funding the Monument • Purchase of commemorative bricks that make up the Maltese cross at the base of the Monument. $250.00 • Individually purchased • Shift or Class purchased • Business /Organization Purchase

14. The FOF engages in on going fundraising efforts to raise funds for maintenance and payment of the monument.- annual landscaping contract- repay building fund for use of monies to finalize the monument- there is no outstanding debt against the monument outside the FOF Fundraising Activities: - Annual Memorial Stair Climb at FIFTH THIRD Bank Building- Sales of Monument to the Fallen T-Shirt - Allocation of registration fees to Monument from Run to Remember - Marketing of Monument during February and September to community to encourage brick purchase, donations and awareness. Funding the Monument

15. Fallen Firefighter Memorial

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17. Fallen Firefighter Memorial

18. Not Just a PowerPoint….A call to honor • To Honor and remember those who have given the supreme sacrifice • To Honor and remember the commitment to serve shared by all Firefighters • To Honor the profession of Firefighting.

20. Call to Action • Purchase a Memorial Brick • Make a monetary Donation in any amount • Contact a local business or organization and encourage them to make a donation. www.lfdfof.org/ffmemorial

21. FOF Website • Visit the FOF Website • Follow links to the Memorial Site • www.lfdfof.org