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Singerly Remembers the Family Members of Flight 214

The flight 214 remembrance wreath
The memorial wreath for victims of Flight 214

Sunday, as a surprise late autumn snowstorm caused major traffic difficulties in the area, the Singerly Fire Company of Elkton remembered those who lost their lives on the evening of December 8, 1963. 

Despite the dangerous conditions on area roadways, about 100 family members were able to make their way to the fire station on Newark Avenue. After the formal program, which went on as planned, the station was filled with conversation for a long time as departing families talked to each other, firefighters, and paramedics. 

Thank you Singerly for hosting this part of the weekend series of events as Cecil County remembered Pan Am Flight 214.

Singerly Firefighters pay their respects to the families of Flight 214. L to R -- Asst Chief Phil Scott, Chief Fred Hill, Firefighter Catherine Farrell.
Singerly Firefighters pay their respects to the families. L to R — Assistant Chief Phil Scott, Chief Fred Hill, Firefighter Catherine Farrell.
Firefighters clear the sidewalk as Flight 214 Family members arrive.,
Elkton firefighters cleared the entrance way for the arriving guests as a heavy blast of snow hit the area.
Rev. Roth, the chaplain for the Harford Ceci Firemen's Association at the Pan Am Flight 214 Remembrance Program
The Rev. Roth, the chaplain for the Harford/Cecil Firemen’s Association, waits to remember North East Volunteer Firefighter Steward W. Godwin. Mr. Godwin fell in the line of duty that night.
Singerly Fire Engine stands-by during Flight 214 Remembrance Program
Singerly’s squirt was prepared to escort the families to the crash site, but the heavy snow made that trip unsafe. Photo Credit: Sharon Mobley

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