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Saturday, October 23, 1971
It was raining on that terrible day in October when we lost two young firefighters as they responded to what was later determined to be a false alarm. As Engine 251 rounded the bend of Rosaryville Road, the rain-slicked pavement caused the pumper to lose traction and roll over. Eight members of the crew were injured. Only six recovered. Richard Whittington and James Herbert did not survive their injuries. Their loss is still “Keenly Felt” everyday.
 Richard Whittington
Richard Whittington, 22, joined the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department in February of 1966, it was an accomplishment that he longed for since he was a young child. Living across from the firehouse on Woodyard Road, "Ritchie" spent the majority of his free time volunteering for the community and the department he loved so dearly.
James Herbert
Jimmy Herbert, an 18 year old Clinton resident brought his youth to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. He extended his enthusiam to the fire service and gave his life in the line of duty. He died doing what he loved serving his fellow man as a fireman.
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