North East in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shawn Giles

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026

1. Shawn Giles Marker

Inscription.
November 20, 1969 - August 20, 2023

In loving memory of Shawn Giles, a dedicated firefighter of Fuller Hose Company #1, who courageously gave his life in service to the North East community on August 20, 2023.

Forever in our hearts, his sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Erected 2024 by Fuller Hose Company #1.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 2023.

Location. 42° 12.96′ N, 79° 50.138′ W. Marker is in North East, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 20) and Park Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Marker is located in Gibson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 West Main Street, North East PA 16428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the

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Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Erected to the Memory of the Defenders of Our Country and Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); 19 West Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 West Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 11, 13 & 15 West Main (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of North East (within shouting distance of this marker); 7 West Main (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North East.

Regarding Shawn Giles. Giles, 53, was performing fire police duties on August 20, 2023, at a crash scene on US Route 20 near the intersection with Brickyard Road in North East when he was struck and killed by a motorist.
Adele

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 20, 2026

2. Shawn Giles Marker

Burnett-Giles, the widow of Shawn Giles, has spent the time since the accident partnering with PennDOT, law enforcement officials, and other first responders to spread awareness across the state about the Move Over Law.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.