A FIREFIGHTER’S PRAYER

When I am called to duty God
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of the fate
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife

- Author unknown

Robert L. Allen 1966-2002

Robert "Bob" L. Allen, a firefighter and paramedic with Fire District 6, died in a snowmobile accident in Central Oregon on Saturday, January 12, 2002. He was 35. He was born September 20, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Dana R., at home; his parents, Ginny and David Allen of Vancouver; two daughters, Ashley R. and Kennedy N., both at home; one brother, Scott of Vancouver; and grandparents, Lucille and Robert Pence of Vancouver.

Captain Glenn H. Kelly 1921-2007

Captain Glenn Kelly passed away on Sept. 6, 2007, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 86.  He was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 6, 1921. Glenn was an Army Air Corps B-25 mechanic during WWII.  He was one of the original founders of the Hazel Dell Volunteer Fire Department which later became Clark County Fire District 6.  He spent 29 years in the service of the fire department, retiring as Captain, also serving as Chaplain.  During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling the U.S. and Canada.  He also found great joy in raising grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Dalmatians, and roses.  He was a member of the Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, the Fort Vancouver Rose Society, the Salmon Creek American Legion, Share House, Friends of the Carpenter, and a Scout Master for 18 years.  Glenn Kelly was preceded in death by his grandson, Brett Kelly Anderson, and his sons: Michael and Timothy Kelly.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alvira M. Kelly; daughter, Judy Mason; sons: Dan and Patrick Kelly; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  Published in the Columbian on 09/11/2007

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