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Chief George W. Green Sr.
Chief
George W. Green Sr., of the Washington Township Fire Department, died
Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at St. Anne Mercy Hospital, surrounded by
his loving family.
George was born in Shoreland/Washington Township on September 11, 1921, to
Charles and Margaret Green. He served his country as a gunner's mate in
the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Utah during World War II, and was also a
Pearl Harbor survivor. In 1937, he joined the newly-formed Washington
Township Fire Department, and in 1939, became a captain. He was appointed
fire chief in 1973. George was a member of the Fire Department for 67
years, and was an active member of the Washington Township Police
Department for 55 years.
His memberships included VFW Post 3265, Dad's Club, American Legion Post
110, Masonic Harbor Light Lodge, Zenobia Shriners, Northwest Ohio Fire
Chiefs, Ohio State Fire Chiefs, Ohio State Arson Investigators, Lucas
County Fire Chiefs, Basic Building Codes, State of Ohio, PERS, Scottish
Rites, Buckeye State Sheriff's Association, the FOP and Pearl Harbor
Survivors.
George's parents, sister, Hallie Clark and grandson, James Thomas,
preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 57
years, Joan; children, George W. Jr. (Andrea), Robert C. (Diane) and Peggy
Green; grandchildren, Heather, Emily and Molly Green, Tanya Stetler and
Tracy (Doug) Rogowski; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Alex, Morgan and
Parker William, and many special friends and other "family
members".
The family will receive visitors in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, 5300
N. Summit Street (419-726-1583) on Saturday, September 18, 2004, from 2-9
p.m., with a combined VFW Post 3265 and American Legion Post 110 service
at 7:00, and a Harbor Light Masonic Lodge service at 7:30. Visitors will
also be received on Sunday, September 19, 2004, from 2-9 p.m., with a Fire
Department service at 7:00. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
September 20, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, Summit at
108th Street, Pastor David Rushton officiating. Interment will follow at
Toledo Memorial Park.
Those wishing to send an expression of sympathy are encouraged to consider
donations to either Messiah Lutheran Church or the Washington Township
Fire Department.
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BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR
ME
Brother when you weep for me
Remember that it was meant to be
Lay me down and when you leave
Remember I'll be at your sleeve
In every dark and choking hall
I'll be there as you slowly crawl
On every roof in driving snow
I'll hold your coat and you will know
In cellars hot with searing heat
At windows where a gate you meet
In closets where young children hide
You know I'll be there at your side
The House from which I now respond
Is overstaffed with heroes gone
Men who answered one last bell
Did the job and did it well
As firemen we understand
That death's a card dealt in our hand
A card we hope we never play
But one we hold there anyway
That card is something we ignore
As we crawl across a weakened floor
For we know that we're the only prayer
For anyone that might be there
So remember as you wipe your tears
The joy I knew throughout the years
As I did the job I loved to do
I pray that thought will see you through.
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