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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
New memorial to be dedicated for firefighters killed in Meridian fire
Memorial for Meridian Plaza Fire Fighters who died in the high rise fire in 1991.

 Inquirer staff report:

A ceremony will be held today to dedicate a new memorial  honoring the three firefighters killed battling the Meridian skyscraper fire in 1991.

The granite memorial with three bronze plaques and fire fighter helmets is located in the courtyard of the condominium that was erected on the site after One Meridian Plaza was torn down.

The 12-alarm fire in the 38-story tower across from City Hall in February 1991 claimed the lives of Fire Capt. David P. Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister and Firefighter James A. Chappell.

The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. and the Police Department advises that street closures in the area will disrupt traffic between 10:30 a.m. and noon.

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Posted by Inquirer Online Desk @ 7:25 AM  Permalink | 2 comments
Comments   
Posted 10:24 AM, 10/21/2009
DJRD
never forget.
Posted 11:59 AM, 10/21/2009
jmack11
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
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