Where was fire department on the day of the funeral?

To the Editor;
As you all know my brother Allan Snyder was laid to rest Saturday, July 22. He was a decorated war veteran and past fire chief with both the U.S. Air Force and the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department.

I would like to ask the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department, its chief and the town where were you on the day Allan was laid to rest? The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department was given plenty of notice about the funeral. I myself told several members and my other brother also informed several different members of our request of a fire department funeral and last call for Allan.

As long as I can remember the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department has paid their last respect for a fallen fellow firefighter. So it was a sad day when the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department was not present for Allan’s funeral. At this point we cannot change any of the events of that day but hopefully a policy will be enacted that the town officials not the fire chief will decide who will be honored with the final call.

All I can say is shame on you Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department and chief for ignoring Allan on the day of his funeral. He deserved that and so much more from the fire department and town that he loved and served so proudly.

Thank you so much.

Karen Snyder McNaughton
Charleston