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Sunday, February 6, 2022
Diinner last night at Forbidden City. Saturday, 5Feb2022
Friday, February 4, 2022
February 26, 2022 Slave Narratives presented by the Union Memorial Baptist Church
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history can trace its origins to 1926, when a black scholar named Carter G. Woodson launched a week-long campaign to focus national attention on the contributions of black people on American society. Submitted photo
https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2022/02/february-is-black-history-month.html
Thursday, February 3, 2022
It was dark, rainy, and stormy night in Westminster
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
McDaniel hosts Black History Month Convocation Feb. 16 featuring Rev. Tutu
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A writer's dinner. #amwriting
Retired MSP 1st Lt David Lauder,99 (1922 - 2022)
Monday, January 31, 2022
On January 26, 1931, Westminster Firefighter Joe Hahn died.
On January 26, 1931, Westminster Firefighter Joe Hahn died.
Honoring & Remembering Maryland Fallen Heroes. Westminster Fire Eng. & Hose Co.1~Carroll County, Maryland
On January 26, 1931, our brothers and sisters in the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 and the greater Carroll County community suffered one the two Line of Duty Deaths in the company's history when Fireman Joseph G. Hahn died.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 26,1931, the Westminster Fire Engine & Hose Co.No.1 responded to the Oscar Hess residence, on the Manchester State Road near Cranberry, for a gasoline stove explosion in the kitchen.
The flames were quickly extinguished by the Westminster firemen. The kitchen was mostly destroyed from the blast, but the rest of the house was saved, having suffered only smoke damage and some broken windowpanes.
While the firemen were performing salvage and overhaul, Fireman Joseph G. Hahn suffered a heart attack and fell over. Before medical aid could be summoned, death occurred.
Fireman Joseph G. Hahn was 46 years old. Number of years
served is unknown at this time.
LODD narrative paraphrased from 1931 Baltimore Evening Sun. H/T: Tim Bangerd
https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2022/01/on-january-26-1931-westminster.html
Labels: #WestminsterFireCo, History January, LODD Line of Duty Death, Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Former Westminster police officer Don Hood has died at age 80.
Don Hood, 80; of Westminster, formerly of Sykesville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bridging Life (Dove House) in Westminster.
I am not sure when Westminster Police Officer Don Hood started with Westminster. I remember him from the 1970s. He retired as a corporal. I always found it interesting that he was an airplane pilot. He probably left the agency in the early 1980s. Cpl Hood was known as a patient, kind and understanding police officer. He was always quick to praise and encourage. He served in the National Guard, and many credited his military service as the source of his calm demeaner and command presence. He is survived by his wife, Janet.
According to his obit – he was born on November 26, 1941, in Westminster, he was the son of the late Crawmer Andrew Hood "Bud" and Edith (Jackson) (Hood) Germroth "Jackie".
Don was a 1960 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. He was a retired grocer for Safeway, a former Westminster City police officer and served in the Army National Guard.
He was a member of the Meadow Branch Church of The Brethren where he enjoyed working at the churches pancake breakfasts. His hobbies included RVing, boating, riding his motorcycle, but his greatest passion was flying his airplane.
Don is survived by his loving wife Janet (Wolfe) Hood of 61 years. He was a cherished father of Terri Newsome and husband Johnny, and Donna Eppler and husband Thomas; beloved grandfather of Courtney (Imler) Quintano, Nathan Newsome, Lindsey Eppler and Riley Eppler; great grandfather of Madalyn Quintano. Besides his parents he was pre-deceased by his siblings John W. Hood, Robert A. Hood and Carol G. Baker.
The family will receive family and friends on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 11:00-12:30 with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at the Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren. 818 Old Taneytown Rd. Westminster MD 21158.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren or the Salvation Army of Carroll County, 300 Hahn Rd, Westminster MD. 21157 or online at http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/carrollcountytimes/name/donald-hood-obituary?id=32500633
American Legion Obituaries – Click here to read the obituaries of members of Carroll Post 31 American Legion in Westminster who have passed away: https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/American%20Legion%20Obituary
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Posted by Westminster Fire Dept., Maryland Troopers Association, and American Legion Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff
American Legion member Robert Leroy Leppo, 90, of Westminster
Born January 4, 1932, in Westminster, he was the son of the late Charles Leppo and Sarah Beaver Leppo.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Daisy Elizabeth Leppo who died on August 11, 2015.
Before retiring Robert worked for Black & Decker, Martins Foods, The Arc and Direct to You Gas Station.
Robert served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a Scout Master of Pack 393 at Grace Lutheran Church, a member of American Legion Carroll Post #31. He was an honorary member of the Blue Sox baseball team, and they retired his jersey #32. He enjoyed going to the Westminster Senior Center and was an avid Redskins fan.
He is survived by his children Robert Leppo and wife Bertha of Westminster, Tom Leppo of Hanover, PA and Lisa Leppo of Westminster; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Barnes of Westminster. He was predeceased by his brother Norman Leppo.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Krider's Church Cemetery with military honors. Online condolences can be made at www.FLETCHERFUNERALHOME.net
https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2022/01/robert-leroy-leppo-90-of-westminster.html
American Legion Obituaries – Click here to read the obituaries of members of Carroll Post 31 American Legion in Westminster who have passed away: https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/American%20Legion%20Obituary
Friday, January 28, 2022
Obituary: Mildred Virginia Hughes, of Westminster
Obituary: Mildred Virginia Hughes, of Westminster died Monday, January 17, 2022, on Martin Luther King’s Birthday, at her home.