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Memorial to Charlie Leopold
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In Memory of
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Charlie Leopold |
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make a donation In Memory of Charlie Leopold's
name to the PPF, Inc. |
A
fireman's funeral
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Charlie Leopold had the philosophy that if
someone needed something done, he'd do it. It's
no wonder his funeral was a large one. The
ladder trucks from Carroll Manor and Brunswick
took up stations on opposite sides of
Knoxville's square corner around noon Friday,
extended their ladders and unfurled a gigantic
flag against the pure blue sky.
When the funeral procession arrived from
Brunswick about 3 pm, firefighters in dress
uniforms stood at attention as the Brunswick
engine carrying Leopold's coffin on the back
went past.
Firefighting units from all of Brunswick’s
mutual aid companies were part of the procession
which wound slowly up Cemetery Circle to the top
of Knoxville's hill. Many local people came to
watch the procession go by, and later heard the
haunting sound of a bagpipe playing "Amazing
Grace" float out over the town.
Charlie Leopold's accidental death came as such
a shock to his friends, and family, that it is
difficult for the PPF Community to understand
that Charlie won't be there for our next events.
We will miss Charlie dearly not only for his
helping heart but for his bright wonderful smile.
Charlie was there for us all! |
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