Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation
ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER
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Pancreatic cancer

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David Murray Bell, Retired Perth Fire Chief, Past-President Stuart H. Bell & Sons.

Dave passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 19th 2018 in his 77th, year following a brief battle with cancer. David grew up in Perth and after returning from an adventure abroad, David volunteered for the Perth Fire Department while working at and ultimately managing the family business, Stuart H. Bell and Sons.

David rose through the ranks of the fire service, becoming Perth’s first full-time Fire Chief in 1993. During his firefighting career, he distinguished himself with acts of bravery. He was awarded the Golden Helmet in 1979, the Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery in 1984 and the Star of Courage in 1984. He took a leading role in the Lanark County Emergency Services during the Ice Storm of 1998 and was actively involved with the Safe Communities initiative.

After retiring in 2004, David continued to serve the community through active participation in the Otty Lake Association and the St. James Anglican Church. David’s work ethic, quiet competence, and sense of humour is greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

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David Murray Bell, Retired Perth Fire Chief, Past-President Stuart H. Bell & Sons.

Dave passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 19th 2018 in his 77th, year following a brief battle with cancer. David grew up in Perth and after returning from an adventure abroad, David volunteered for the Perth Fire Department while working at and ultimately managing the family business, Stuart H. Bell and Sons.

David rose through the ranks of the fire service, becoming Perth’s first full-time Fire Chief in 1993. During his firefighting career, he distinguished himself with acts of bravery. He was awarded the Golden Helmet in 1979, the Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery in 1984 and the Star of Courage in 1984. He took a leading role in the Lanark County Emergency Services during the Ice Storm of 1998 and was actively involved with the Safe Communities initiative.

After retiring in 2004, David continued to serve the community through active participation in the Otty Lake Association and the St. James Anglican Church. David’s work ethic, quiet competence, and sense of humour is greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

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Fire Chief David Bell
Perth, ON
2018-10-19
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The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is a registered, non-profit charitable corporation, governed by a Board of Directors composed of member of the Canadian Fire Service and other interested Canadians dedicated to honouring Canada's fallen firefighters.

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The 2025 Canadian Firefighter Memorial Ceremony will be held in Ottawa at the Canadian Firefighter Memorial  on the 7 September at 10:30 AM. The 2025 Honorary Host will be the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Friends.

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