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Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge

John F. Lombardo • Leonard C. Insalaco II

 
 
Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023
1. Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge Marker
Inscription.

Dedicated to all Volunteer and Career Fighters
of Luzerne County who dedicated their time,
talents, and sometimes their lives to
protect all of us.
With Special Remembrance to:
John F. Lombardo
Leonard C. Insalaco II

Who died in the line of duty on
March 15th, 1993

Dedicated by the Luzerne County Commissioners
on this 15th day of March 2008.

 
Erected 2008 by Luzerne County Commissioners.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsCharity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1993.
 
Location. 41° 19.399′ N, 75° 47.497′ W. Marker is in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Kennedy Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittston PA 18640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue (a few steps from this marker); John F. Lombardo and Leonard C. Insalaco II (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Thomas Jerome Hromisin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Colonel Richard Joseph Berrettini
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(about 300 feet away); Corporal Dale Justin Kridlo (about 300 feet away); Our Hometown Heroes (about 300 feet away); 1st Lieutenant Jeffrey Frank DePrimo (about 300 feet away); Toni the Tomato Mule (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittston.
 
More about this marker. The marker and bridge are only feet from an impressive memorial monument to the two fallen firefighters.
 
Regarding Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge. The bridge has been closed while officials determine rehabilitation feasibility or replacement.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
 
Also see . . .  Water Street Bridge at Historic Bridges. (Submitted on November 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023
2. Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge and Marker
Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023
3. Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge
Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2023
4. Fire Fighters' Memorial Bridge
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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