| On Friday morning July 30 2010 the Modena Fire Company travelled to the Friends Meeting House in Ercildoun to pay final respects to a friend and college Ed Tracey Sr..
The Modena Fire Company was joined by members of the Coatesville, Westwood, and Pomeroy Fire Company's all which Mr. Tracey belonged to over his 70 years of service. Mr. Tracey held many leadership positions during his tenure eventually rising to the rank of Captain of the Coatesville Fire Department. Mr. Tracey also held the position of Fire Marshal in East Fallowfield Township for many years.
The day began at 10am with Family and Friends paying their respects as Firefighter stood as Honor Guard. At 11am a service was given with a chance for everyone to stand and say a few words about Mr. Tracey's life. Burial immediately followed the services at a grave site located at the rear of the Friend Meeting House. Tracey was carried to the grave site lead by a bag piper, under the hanging American Flag and throw a lineup of Firefighters.
Once at grave side a few final words were given before the Military bugler played taps and the flag was removed from the casket and folded and presented to his wife. A bag piper then played amazing grace as he walked off in the distance the Coatesville all call pagers went off announcing "Captain Ed Tracey's last alarm, he will be missed".
Family and Friends were then invited back into the Friends Meeting House for food and fellowship.
The Modena Fire Company again send our condolences to the Tracey Family and Thank You for allowing us to be part of your family over the past 70 years. |
