Hats off to the members of the Northfield Volunteer Fire Department. The display of honor, respect and friendship shown for the sad and unfortunate loss of former members David Quinn Sr. and David Quinn Jr. is commendable. If you have never witnessed the firefighter’s funeral ceremony of the “Last Alarm/Call,” “The Tolling of the Bell” or seen Old Glory flying from an extended ladder truck it is very emotional and heartbreaking. The men and women of small town volunteer fire departments support a long and honored tradition of protection of life and property with service and dedication to their communities.

Michael Ward and Doug Lyman

Greenfield