Memorial Service on 20 Year Anniversary of the LODD of Kenneth Michael Hedrick

Held at the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department in Suitland, MD, Prince George's County.

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Kenneth Michael Hedrick

20 Year Anniversary of the LODD

On the evening of the 20th anniversary of the line of duty death of Kenneth Hendrick, the members of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department held a memorial service. The event was attended by nearly 100 members of the Hedrick family, friends and firefighters. Two volunteer members, currently serving our Country in Afghanistan, attended by way of Skype and interacted with many friends while on line.

A program book for the Memorial Service prepared by the membership of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department stated the following;


On January 12th 1992, Engine Company 27 was dispatched for a first due house fire at 3807 Walls Lane in Suitland. Kenny had been in the structure and made a rescue of the family's seven year old son. Kenny reentered the house to search for additional victims. While searching the basement, he became trapped under debris and perished.
Kenny had been a member of the department for about two years. Les Hedrick, his father, was Fire Chief at the time but was not on the call. Kenny attended LaPlata High School and had his sights set on becoming a career firefighter in the Washington DC area. Kenny's uncle, Ford Gallagher, at the time was a 12 year veteran of the Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD).
At Kenny's funeral, PGFD Fire Chief Steve Edwards made Kenny a honorary career firefighter in the PGFD. The new Rescue Squad 27 is dedicated to Kenny. Kenny's parents are still active in the department today; Les serves on the Board of Directors as well as being Vice President and his mother Cathy is still active in the Ladies Auxiliary. Both Les and Cathy are active members in the Fallen Firefighters Foundation and are counselors for families of other fallen firefighters across the Nation. Kenny will be missed by his family both in and out of the fire station. His love and devotion to the fire service will live on as an inspiration to all.

Congratulations to Volunteer Chief Michael J. White Sr., President David Hansen and the membership of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department for a "Job Well Done" on the planning and coordination of this special ceremony.

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