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Honoring A Fallen Brother

Information reprinted with permission of the Courier Times, local newspaper New Castle, Indiana www.thecouriertimes.com

Honoring a fallen brother

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 4:27 pm

 

 

The funeral procession for Jackie L. Wallen, Sr. stopped by New Castle Fire Department Station No. 1, 229 N. Main St., Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters sounded the last alarm for their deceased comrade and offered a final salute. The ceremonial bell was rang nine times, followed by a moment of silence. New Castle Fire Chief Mark Boatright, Sr. said Wallen retired from the department as a captain after 26 years of service. Boatright remembered Wallen as a “jokster” who liked to have a good time. (Kevin L. Green / C-T photo)