Tag Archives: Firefighter

From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson

Posted on August 17, 2020 by cmb12

Behind the scene of the article “From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson.” Kendall Thompson is one of our successful Alexandrians who became a firefighter in 1986. He climbed up through the ranks at the Fairfax Fire Department to Fire Captain. … Continue reading →

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At Heart a Firefighter for Life: Gerald Amos Wanzer

Posted on December 19, 2019 by cmb12

In the Alexandria Gazette Newspaper dated Wednesday, December 19, 2019, on page 6 and 7 is the story of Gerald Amos Wanzer. Gerald has historical ties to the community in the West End of Alexandria, VA known to many as … Continue reading →

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California Firefighter with Family Ties in Alexandria, VA

Posted on April 18, 2019 by cmb12

California’s Firefighter with Family Ties from Alexandria, Virginia. Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “Reuben Anthony Burton – “Making His Ancestors Proud” dated April 18, 2019. Alexandria descendants are located throughout the United States, they are … Continue reading →

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