| On Friday afternoon April 13th, 2012, 4 members headed out to the city of Philadelphia to pay their respects to Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Robert Neary's memorial and viewing. Lt. Robert Neary had 38 years with the Philadelphia Fire Department. He had been a Lieutenant since 1983. He was awarded four unit citations during his career. Before joining the fire department, he was a Philadelphia Police officer for three years and served as an Army reservist for 10 years. Lt. Robert Neary leaves behind his wife, Diane, and their three children.
On Saturday April 14, 2012, 5 members once again made the trip to Philadelphia to pay their respects to Philadelphia Fire Firefighter Daniel Sweeney. Firefighter Daniel Sweeney followed in the footsteps of his father, Captain David Sweeney (Ret.), and joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in July of 2006. He had been stationed at Ladder 10 since 2007. Daniel was awarded two unit citations during his career. He was the loving son of his parents, David and Marian Sweeney.
Lt. Neary & FF Sweeney were killed Monday April 9th, 2012 while battling a 5-alarm warehouse fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
The members of the Lionville Fire Company send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney. We also wish a speedy recovery to the 2 firefighters who were also injured during the fire. |
