Collegeview Park in Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"The Crossing"
by Stephen R. Geddes and Robert L. Moore, Westerville Fire Fighters' Memorial Inc.
| | A Tribute To One, A Monument For All | |
On February 5, 1998, the Westerville Fire Division experienced the loss of 29 year old career firefighter David Theisen, who was killed in his hometown of Crooksville, Ohio while fighting a house fire during volunteer duty. Theisen was beloved by many, having also served with Worthington, Plain Township and Madison Township Fire Departments. Led by founder, Thomas C. Ullom, a Westerville Firefighter/Medic, a committee of citizens and city officials decided that a firefighters' memorial in tribute to Theisen would provide firefighters, as well as the public, with an inspirational and healing setting in which to celebrate achievements and contemplate losses experienced by this dedicated group.
Furthermore, such a memorial would honor all the courageous men and women who serve, or have served, their communities.
This non-profit organization, Westerville Fire Fighters' Memorial, Inc. (WFFM) was formed, and worked to create a firefighters' memorial in Westerville. Through the generous donations of many, this memorial was
Built to honor the past, present and future firefighters and is dedicated to those who havemade the "ultimate sacrifice."
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After September 11, 2001, Ullom worked to obtain a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. In 2009, after 7 years of determination, a piece of steel known as C-40 was obtained from the New York/New Jersey Port Authority from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where it had been kept as part of the federal investigation into the collapse of the towers.
We will never forget.
Erected by Westerville Fire Fighters' Memorial, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1998.
Location. 40° 7.517′ N, 82° 56.678′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Collegeview Park. It is on West Main Street just west of Collegeview Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 374 W Main St, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World Trade Center Steel (a few steps from this marker); Timeline (a few steps from this marker); 9/11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Thomas C. Ullom (a few steps from this marker); To Those Who Helped Us Honor First Responders (a few steps from this marker); The Hen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Smoke House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Farmhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
