Truck Six Dedication
Truck Six is dedicated to the memory of John Garrison a family friend and a great man. God bless you John, you will be missed by many. Truck Six is modeled after Tower Ladder 78 of the Tarrytown Fire Department (This is the town I grew up in)
John H Garrison, a lifelong resident of Tarrytown died June 12, 2006 at the age of 70. John was born in Tarrytown February 29, 1936 to Raymond and Florence Galassi Garrison. He graduated from Washington Irving High School and served in the Army Air Force in Korea. John was a deliveryman for Diamond Dairy from 1967 to 2003. John also spent nearly 64 years of his life associated with the Tarrytowns Young Mens Christian Association. He started out as a youth member and progressed through the ranks serving seven General Directors and CEOs. John held many positions during those years- AssistantYouth Director, Day Camp Counselor, Assistant Day Camp Director, Financial and Business Manager. He is most remembered for his work in the Aquatic Program, having taught swimming lessons for more than 50 years. His dedication to the youth of these communities has been the trademark of his life. For the past 16 years, John has volunteered his time as a Swimming Instructor. He will be sorely missed by those whose lives he has touched. John was also very active in Volunteer Fire Services. He was a life active member of Wasington Engine Co. #2 where he held numerous offices including Captain and Financial Secretary and he served on the Board of Directors for many years. He was Co-Chairman for Washington Engine's 2005 Tower Ladder Truck committee. He served as Chief of the Tarrytown Fire Department in 1991. John was an Honorary Member of Riverside Hose Co. # 4, Tarrytown; Associate Member of Briarcliff Hook and Ladder and Associate Member of Ossining Fire Patrol Co. He was a member of Tarrytown's Fire Chiefs Association and the Tarrytown Fire Education Center, serving as its Treasurer. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Chiefs Association, serving as a Director. He belonged to Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association where he was a life member and Director. He served as a Director of the Westchester County Fire Chief's Association and was a member of the Westchester County Parade Judges Association. John was also a member of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association State of New York and was a life member of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.
Tower Ladder 78
The Ladder Company that Truck Six is modeled after.