February 5th 2010 - The alarm sounded but we were one
Sister short. She responded to a greater call. A Call From Above. A Call To Come Home.
Sister when you weep for me Remember that it was meant to be Lay me down and when you leave Remember I'll be at your sleeve In every dark and choking hall I'll be there as you slowly crawl On every roof in driving snow I'll hold your coat and you will know In cellars hot with searing heat At windows where a gate you meet In closets where young children hide You know I'll be there at your side The House from which I now respond Is overstaffed with heroes gone Men who answered one last bell Did the job and did it well As firemen we understand That death's a card dealt in our hand A card we hope we never play But one we hold there anyway That card is something we ignore As we crawl across a weakened floor For we know that we're the only prayer For anyone that might be there So remember as you wipe your tears The joy I knew throughout the years As I did the job I loved to do I pray that thought will see you through.
Deanna
"Dee" Gallagher, DUNLAPFriday, July 9, 2010
DUNLAP, Deanna "Dee" Gallagher, 72, of McMechen, W.Va., died
Friday, July 9, 2010 in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born August 10, 1937 in McMechen, a daughter of the late W.R.
"Tubby" and Ina Cochrane Gallagher.
Mrs. Dunlap was a retired LPN, with over 30 years of service at Reynolds
Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale; a member of the McMechen Women's Club; the
McMechen VFD; and Trinity Episcopal Church, Moundsville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
E. "Cap" Dunlap; and two sisters, Roberta Webb and Ina Carol Poland.
Surviving are a daughter, Missy Dunlap Shepard of McMechen; a sister, Mary
Ann (John) Storm of McMechen; and two grandchildren, Megan and Deidre
Shepard.
Friends received from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home,
Benwood- McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, where the McMechen
Volunteer Fire Department will hold services at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Moundsville, with Rev. Dr. Patricia Geerdes officiating.
Interment in McMechen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department
or the McMechen-Benwood Library
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McMechen Volunteer Fire Dept Proudly protects 2100 people living in an area of 4 square miles. We operate out of one station that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a private department whose members are on a volunteer status. The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department has served the community of McMechen, WV For the past 80 years. We currently have over 60 members.We provide Fire Protection and Prevention. We operate 3 engines , Two ALS Ambulances , One 16 ft boat, ATV & a Suburban.More About Our History
