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Page 92, Fire News, May 2022 Memorial Service

Roslyn Rescue Remembers Allen Frye

On March 25, 2022, the Roslyn Rescue Fire Company held their20th Annual Memorial Service in memory of Captain Allen ‘Big Al’Frye at theirStation 3 in Greenvale. On March 25, 2002, while leading the company in a training exercise on Glen Cove Road, an impaired motorist drove through road closure barricades protecting the training area and fatally struck Captain Frye. Forthe 20th anniversary of his passing, members of the fire company, surrounding fire departments and the family and friends of Captain Frye gathered together fora memorial service as they have every yearsince his passing. After remarks from company leadership as well as presentations to the family, TowerLadder565 was formally dedicated to Captain Frye with a plaque affixed to the apparatus and his name foreverwritten on the officer’s door. Continue to rest in peace, Captain Frye. - Fire News photos by OvertheEdgePhotography.com and AJDPhotoG

Obituary Blue Point’s Al Furchert

Alfred William Furchert, Jr., and lifelong resident of Blue Point, died on March 31, 2022. He was 82.

Al was an instrumental person in our department. He served an ex-Commissioner and ex-Captain of the Blue Point Hook and Ladder. Al was a current member of the AL North Committee and Blue Point Benevolent Association. Overall, Al had over 61 years as a member of the Blue Point Fire Department and he was our most senior member.

Mr. Furchert is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his four children, Robert of Deer Park, Chris and his wife Diane of Blue Point, Michael and his wife Michele of Selden, Todd and his wife Amy of Blue Point, as well as his nine grandchildren Christopher, Corinne, Robert, Jacqueline, Victoria, CJ, Katherine, Michael Jr., and Alyssia and 4 Great grandchildren Jason, Raelynne, Carter and Niko.

In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Blue Point Firemen’s Benevolent Association, 205 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, NY11715, are appreciated.

Rest in peace Honorary Chief Al Furchert. - Fire News photos by Jim Dunn