Fox43: Thanksgiving 2008 with Kesher Israel and the Local Firefighters

On-duty Harrisburg firefighters will have at least one thing to battle on Thursday, the urge for seconds.

The Kesher Israel Congregation is cooking up Thanksgiving dinner to serve at the firehouse.
But the turkeys aren't your average birds, they are Kosher. Mark Powers has been helping with the Kosher Thanksgiving Firefighters Feast since 2001. The tradition was born from a tragedy.

"After 9-11 we all need to recall the sacrifice that firefighters go through on a regular basis," Powers said.

Rabbi Akiva Males is helping for the second straight year, he moved to Harrisburg from New York.

"We thought that it would be a really appropriate time to thank them for all their hard work, specifically when they're giving up being with family and friends,"

It's a gesture appreciated by the firefighter Ron Gallatin.

"It's a blessing and an honor that the people think about you when you are away from your regular family. You get a hot meal it is nice," he said.

Dinner will be served at Fire Station #1 for the firefighters at 11:30.

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