National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Roll of Honor

Firefighter
Age: 42
Year of Death: 1980

Alton Grindle

Alton David Grindle lost his life serving his hometown fire department. He was survived by a wife and five children when his life was suddenly cut short. His children were 4, 9, 11, 13 and 15 at the time of his death. His passion for public service was complemented by the family farmless than a mile from the fire station. His legacy has been carried on with one son and a grandson who are currently proud members of the fire department.
This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. We have added a section to our Walk of Honor® that honors firefighters who died prior to 1981. To see if there is a Walk of Honor® tribute for this firefighter on the walk, please visit our search page. To sponsor a brick, please visit: firehero.org/walkofhonor.

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  1. This message is long overdue, but I just found this website today. I was employed by David Grindle from 1971 to 1976 when I was in high school and college. Was cruising down memory lane and wanted to pay him a visit on the world wide web.

    – Paul B Forsberg