PCFD---Loss of Member

[towerladder2 22]

Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Company #1 of the Port Chester Fire Department is regretful in announcing the passing of Gladden Houck, 40 year member and starter of Explorer post 700. Gladden started Post 700 35 years ago, and through his love for developing young men into firefighters developed Explorer Training day at the training center that is held every June. Many of the firefighters around the county and abroad owe their start in firefighting to Gladden. As well as that, he was a past Captain of the Ladder company.

Port Chester Fire Department services will be held September 14th at 1900 hrs, St Paul's Lutheran Church, King St. and Comely Ave, in Rye Brook.

All past post members as well as firefighters who wish to pay tribute to this great man are requested to attend.

[fitzjr11 17]

My thoughts and prayers with the Port Chester Fire department family. Houck will be greatly missed amoung the explorer community as well.

[JBE 328]

God bless Happy. May he rest in peace.