P.O. Box 369
617 E. 10th St.
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
R.I.P. PAST CHIEF CHARLEY HORNBERGER
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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The Officers and Members of The Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Company would like to send there most heart felt condolances to the Milmont Fire Company, for the death of Past Chief Charles Hornberger.
Charlie passed away on July 12th from complications of a heart attack he had after a call on June 30th 2010. Call #45 came in at 11:32 on June 30, 2010, for a fire alarm at the Target Building on MacDade and Milmont Ave. After the call, Charlie suffered a severe heart attack, and was rushed to Taylor Hospital.
Charlie was a life member of the Milmont Fire Company, as well as the Vauclain, Holmes and past Rutledge Fire Companies. Charlie held the position of Assistant Engineer, as well as past Deputy Chief of the Milmont Fire Company, and Past Chief of the Vauclain Fire Company. He was also a Dispatcher of 20 years for Ridley Twp. as well as Delaware County. He was an avid fire truck collector, and also enjoyed model railroading. Charlie was also a member of several Delco. Organizations, to include the Delaware Valley Chiefs Assoc.., and the Shamrock Judges. Charlie touched a lot of lives throughout the fire service, and will be missed by all.