Fire Fighter's Bell Ceremony

The 200-year old tradition known as The Ringing of the Bell at a fireman's funeral symbolizes honor, respect and devotion to duty. The sound of the bell rang for former Auburntown Fire chief Frank Patrick on November 13th. (L to R) Ringing the bell, Michael Underhill, Chief of Cannon County Fire Departments; Clint Cooke, Mooretown Volunteer Fire Department, Jeremy Whited, Glenn Thomas, Todd Hollandsworth and Chris Blackburn of Auburntown Fire Department. (Photo Donna Nichols)