The Ridge Road Fire District (Rochester, NY) pays tribute to Marine Lance Corporal Aaron Swanson, from Jamestown, N.Y. (Chautauqua County) who died on February 7th, 2011 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Buffalo, N.Y

The Fire District pays tribute to all New York State Firefighters, Police Officers, EMS Personnel, and Members of the Military who die in the line of duty. We recognize them on our sign in front of the Fire Station and lower our flags to half staff at our Emergency Service Memorial for 3 days for them giving the ultimate sacrifice so others may live.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Aaron Swanson’s family, friends and the members of the Military who are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.