Local firefighters support new memorial site

McLEOD, WRIGHT, CARVER COUNTIES, MN – “It’s going to look awesome,” Winsted Fire Chief Chad Engel said of the memorial site planned at the state capitol.

Firefighters from all over the state helped raise money for the $600,000 project, which will honor Minnesota’s fallen firefighters.

“I think it’s a great deal – I really do. I think there should be something to recognize them,” New Germany Fire Chief Steve VanLith said.

The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation launched the campaign in July, asking fire departments to donate $30 per member.

Several local departments supported the effort, including those of Lester Prairie, Winsted, Waverly, Mayer, New Germany, Howard Lake, Delano, Loretto, Montrose, and Dassel.

Look for the full article in an upcoming issue of the Herald Journal.