Maurice Gates
Dedicated to
the memory of firefighter
Maurice Gates
October 3, 1960 - September 15, 1982
A resident of Franklinton, he joined the Columbus Division of Fire on March 16, 1981 and was assigned to E10, 3 Unit. On September 15, 1982 he answered his last alarm while fighting a warehouse fire at 144 S. Glenwood Ave. The City of Columbus and the Franklinton Community are eternally grateful for his supreme sacrifice.
Died in the line of duty fighting a 2 alarm blaze September 15, 1982
Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 40) and Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
