Bower Hill Fire Chief Ron Cramer died of complications from cancer on
April 29, 2004. Chief Cramer's funeral was held on May 4, 2004. The
funeral procession from Bogan-Wolf Funeral Home in Bridgeville to Mount
Lebanon Cemetary in Mt. Lebanon passed the Bower Hill fire station. The
Chief 255 vehicle and Chief Cramer's gear were displayed in front of
the station.
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Bower Hill Engine 255-3 served as the caisson. Bower Hill firefighters
served as pallbearers.
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Firefighters from Bower Hill provided an honor guard with the symbols
of the chief's office.
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Firefighters from throughout the South Hills offered a salute to Chief
Cramer as he was carried to the grave site. A military detachment
provided military honors to the Vietnam War Veteran.
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The Rev. John Yohe, who is himself a former Bower Hill Fire Chief,
conducted the graveside service.
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A salute from firefighters and soldiers
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The honor flag, symbol of the people Ron served in war and peace, was
presented to his family.
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The Bower Hill Fire Department's Colors along with those of the Western
Pennsylvania Firemen's Association Honor Guard fly in honor of all
those who serve and have served.
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The lone piper, long the symbolic herald of the firefighter's funeral,
marches off
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After the service, firefighters from the department president to the
youngest junior members pause to remember and reflect.
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For the firefighters of Bower Hill, life and service continues. We
offer our deepest sympathy to Chief Cramer's family and thank them for
sharing him with us and the citizens of Bower Hill for so many years.
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