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Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department

It is with deep regret that
the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department
announces the passing of
Leroy Benjamin "Buck" Gamble

Buck was a life long resident of La Plata, MD, served in the U. S. Navy Seabees during World War II.
He was a heavy equipment operator for 30 years with Brandywine Auto Parts.
One of the founding fathers of what was then known as Buffalo Sand and Gravel in La Plata.
He built the first Helicopter pad at the hospital in La Plata.
He was a member of the La Plata Lions Club, Moose Lodge, Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department, La Plata Volunteer Fire Department and the Masons.

Visitation is on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Raymond Funeral Home5635 Washington Avenue, LaPlata, MDVisitation is from from 2:00 -4:00 and 6:00 -8:00, prayers are at 7:00 Funeral services are on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 11:00 Interment will be at Mount Rest Cemetery in LaPlata, MD Repass will immediately follow at the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road Bel Alton, MD.

Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Launches New Website MAY 12 - The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of our new website, which can accessed at http://www.bavfd.org. The website will feature many aspects of our organization including a members area, where our members can collaborate through announcements, calendar, discussion forum, document library, and meeting minutes. The site was designed by Firehouse Solutions and will ... (Full Story & Photos)

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