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LVFC Legends Lost in 2008

Another year has begun and it saddens all of us to see the Legends and Heroes of Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company who have answered the final bell.

March 29 brings word that Past Chief Everett Athey has passed on to the quiet Station in the sky where he can rest with others and know his time has been fruitful on earth.

Chief Athey's viewing is Tuesday April 1 from 6p-8p and the funeral will be Wednesday April 2 at 11am

Chief Athey receives an award at the Annual LVFC Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet 1972

Chief Athey w/Line Officers of 1972 (2nd from left - front row)

View the Funeral photos and the description of the Fire Company Final Call Service conducted by Past Chief "J.B." Anderson under the Loudoun Legends lost section - (Click here)

Also lost in 2008 - on Sept 25, 2008 -

Robert Spinks-Honorary Life Member LVFC Co.1

Seen above front row far left - standing next to Chief Athey

Captain Robert Spinks seved the Leesburg VFC and was always responding day and night to Station 1 - As part of the many members who worked at Tri-County Electric, now NOVEC, Capt Spinks was one of many members that always were dependable volunteers to respond when available during working hours, courtesy of Tri-County Electric. Something you never see today!

Capt Robert L Spinks

Also received the same Final "Tolling of the Bell" and "Final Call + Siren"

by Past Chief "J.B." Anderson

LVFC Legends Lost in 2008

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