It is with deep regret that we announce the passing and Line Of Duty Death (9/11 Related cancer) of, Ex Chief, Member of the Association, and - 45 year member of the Department John H. Wensley of Wide Awake Engine Company #1, who passed away on February 2nd ,2025 at the age of 65. John joined the Freeport Fire Department in March 1979, and was Chief of the Department 2002-2003 . Our Condolences go out to his Wife Maureen, Daughter Lauren, Sons – Sean, and Kevin and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Wide-Awake Co.# 1 on their loss. Cremation services will be held on Saturday February 8th at Oak Island Elks LODGE #2769 106 E. Dolphin Drive Oak Island North Carolina. Visitation in New York, will be held at the Hungerford & Clark F.H. 110 Pine St. Freeport N.Y. on Saturday March 8th ,2025 2 to 4P.M. & 7 TO 9 P.M. DEPARTMENT SERVICE @ 1930 HRS.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of, Ex Chief, Life member of the Association, and Department- 70 year member of the Department Carl “Sonny’ Wallman of Bayview Hose Company #3, who passed away on January 5th ,2025 at the age of 94. Carl joined the Freeport Fire Department in June 1949, and was Chief of the Department 1972-73 . Our Condolences go out to his Granddaughters-Tracie Vernon, Dawn Jacobson, Mary Catherine Holdener, Christina Wells, Jessica Leipfert, Grandson Thomas Holdener Jr. his 3 Great granddaughters, 6 Grandsons,2 great- great Granddaughters, and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Bayview Hose Co.# 3 on their loss. Cremation services were held in Florida., a Memorial service will be planned in the near future at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport.