| The rain couldn't stop over 400 of Natala's closest relatives and friends from attending her services on the morning of Saturday April 22, 2006. There was standing room only in Rausch Funeral Home and the line continued out the building into Mount Harmony Lane. Approximately 35-40 of Huntingtown's Volunteers staffed every single piece of equipment (E-61, E-62, S-6, T-6, B-6, A-68, A-69, CM-6, U-6, and C-6) to honor the life of Natala. Additionally, every department in the county was represented by showing up at the services. The services began at 1000 and lasted until approximately 1300 hours. Afterwards, Natala was placed in the cab of Engine 61 for her final ride back to Huntingtown VFD. With the department flag flying half-staff, the procession entered Huntingtown and they made their way under the ladder arches of Prince Frederick Tower 2 and Hollywood Truck 7. At the station, a reception was held sponsored by the Huntingtown Ladies Auxiliary. Natala will truly be missed but never forotten.
Many thanks to the Huntingtown Volunteers, our mutual aid brothers and sisters, the Ladies Auxiliary, member C. Gadway and the Red Knights, Kentland President 33 (Mann), the fill-in companies from Caroline County (Denton and Greensboro) Queen Anne County (Grasonville), Company 2 member M. Bowen (bagpipes), Tower 2, Hollywood Tiller 7, etc.
The outpouring of help and assistance from everybody is greatly appreciated. It only shows the true brotherhood and 2nd family that is represented within the fireservice.
Pictures courtesy of Cox and Patin Photography Inc. |
