Danville in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Everyday Heroes
Police and Firefighter Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
1. EVERYDAY HEROES - - Center Panel
Left Panel
whose lives were lost in the line of duty
• Albert Shanks - Fallen - February 17, 1915 • Albert Holmes - Fallen - February 17, 1915 • Gene Anderson - Fallen - August 11, 1976 • Wayne Turpin - Fallen - December 1, 1983 • Hubert Golden - Fallen - December 29, 1983 •
A Fireman’s Prayer
When I am called to duty God
Wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and
hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbor and
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
Right Panel
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whose lives were lost in the line of duty
• August Lind - Fallen - April 10, 1908 • David Farnsworth - Fallen - January 27, 1876 • Myron Decker - Fallen - June 6, 2001 •
A Policeman’s Prayer
When I start my tour of duty God
wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone
let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding
with both the young and old,
let me listen with attention
until their story’s told.
Let me never make a judgment
in a rash or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
let each man have his say.
Lord, if some dark and dreary night
I must give up my life,
Lord, with your understanding love
protect my children and wife.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1790.
Location. 40° 11.973′ N, 87° 37.603′ W. Marker is in Danville, Illinois, in Vermilion County. Marker can be reached from North Vermilion
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
2. Fire Fighter Memorial (the left panel)
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer Jet Avaitors of the Korean War (approx. 1.3 miles away); Soldiers of Vermilion County Illinois (approx. 3.9 miles away); Two Trees Reach for Heaven (approx. 4.6 miles away); Vermilion County Korean and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Workers Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Major Kenneth D. Bailey (approx. 4.7 miles away); Women's War Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
3. Police Officer Memorial (the right panel)
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
4. Everyday Heroes Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
