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ADVISORY: Funeral for Battalion Chief John Garrow

ADVISORY: Funeral for Battalion Chief John Garrow

For immediate release: March 11, 2024Published by: Philadelphia Fire Department Contact: Rachel Cunningham pfd.media@phila.gov

The Philadelphia Fire Department is heartbroken by the loss of Battalion Chief John Garrow, who died in the line of duty after experiencing a medical emergency on Feb. 19. Chief Garrow provided 32 years of dedicated service with the PFD and was last assigned to Battalion 8 at Engine 59 in Nicetown. His obituary is here.

Tuesday, March 12

Viewing: 4 to 8 p.m., St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 535 Rhawn St., Philadelphia

Wednesday, March 13

Procession: Steps off around 8:15 a.m. from Engine 56, 832 Rhawn St., and travels on Rhawn Street to St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.
Viewing: 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s
Service: 11:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s
Interment: 2 p.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA

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